Ottawa – One in three people globally are malnourished, the vast majority in low- and middle-income countries. Women and girls, who tend to eat least and eat last, are particularly affected, being twice as likely to suffer from malnutrition. This crisis is causing illnesses, preventable deaths and lost economic potential. By some estimates, poor health and lost potential costs the …
Ottawa – Ahmed Hussen, Minister of International Development, announced $87.34 million in development assistance funding for the following projects. Project: Support to Women-Led Agricultural Businesses in Climate Change Adaptation in Ethiopia (STRONG’HER) Partner: Société de Coopération Pour le Développement International [international development cooperation company] (SOCODEVI) Funding: $20.15 million (fiscal years 2023 to 2024 through 2029 to 2030) STRONG’HER aims to bolster the …
Winnipeg – The Government of Canada has a long history of partnering with local Canadian organizations to deliver impactful global development projects around the world. During an International Development Week event organized by the Manitoba Council for International Cooperation (MCIC), Ahmed Hussen, Minister of International Development, announced Canada’s investment of $38.5 million to support more than 150 small and medium-sized …
Ottawa -Ahmed Hussen, Minister of International Development, announced a total of $50 million in funding for the following projects. Project: Outcome Fund for Educational Results (OFFER) Partner: Cowater International Inc. Funding: $14.2 million (fiscal years 2024 to 2025 through 2029 to 2030) This project will generate affordable solutions to strengthen the quality of equitable education and improve access to it for …
Ottawa – Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, and Ahmed Hussen, Minister of International Development, have issued the following statement regarding the current situation in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC): “Canada is profoundly concerned over the escalation of violence in the eastern DRC, intensified by the advance of the March 23 Movement (M23) near Goma, and calls for the …
Ottawa – Canada continues to be deeply concerned by the dire humanitarian situation in Syria. The Syrian peoples’ needs have reached unprecedented levels after 13 years of crisis, with over 16 million people, almost 70% of the country’s population, urgently requiring assistance. Ahmed Hussen, Minister of International Development, accompanied by Omar Alghabra, Member of Parliament for Mississauga Centre, recently concluded …
Ottawa – Canada continues to strengthen its partnership with Caribbean Community (CARICOM) countries by focusing on tackling the region’s key development challenges through education, technical and vocational training. Ahmed Hussen, Minister of International Development, announced Canada’s intention to contribute up to $3 million to establish a Caribbean Future Skills Fund, to help build a workforce that can capitalize on technological …
Ottawa – Global humanitarian needs have reached unprecedented levels. Global cooperation is essential in helping the estimated 300 million people worldwide who currently need humanitarian assistance and protection. Canada is working with its UN, Red Cross and NGO partners to meet the critical needs of those suffering around the world. Ahmed Hussen, Minister of International Development, announced that Canada will …
Toronto – Canada continues to be deeply concerned by the persistent and worsening catastrophic humanitarian conditions and the imminent risk of famine in Gaza. The human suffering at this scale and severity requires urgent attention and an immediate response. Canada remains committed to ensuring that Palestinians in Gaza and the West Bank receive the life-saving assistance they desperately need. Ahmed …
TORONTO – The Ontario government has officially started excavating the launch shaft for the Ontario Line subway tunnels at Exhibition Station, marking another milestone in the province’s plan to slash commute times across the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) and bring nearly 230,000 people within walking distance of public transit. “It’s been more than 60 years since the first subway tunnels were …
