TORONTO — The Ontario government has officially completed all stations and stops across the Finch West Light Rail Transit (LRT) project, marking a major milestone in the province’s plan to reduce gridlock and bring faster, more reliable transit to northwest Toronto. “The completion of the Finch West LRT stations signals a pivotal milestone for commuters in communities like Rexdale, Jane-Finch …
Ottawa, Ontario – Global Affairs Canada Vaccines are a critical part of the global response to the current mpox outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and neighbouring countries. Canada is committed to health security in Africa and vaccine equity, to ensure vaccines reach those who need them most. The Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister of International Development, and …
Abbotsford – Conflict, economic shocks and extreme weather events continue to drive food insecurity around the world, causing displacement and acute hunger and worsening living conditions. Urgent assistance is needed, and Canada is stepping up. Ahmed Hussen, Minister of International Development, accompanied by Andy Harrington, Executive Director of Canadian Foodgrains Bank, announced that Canada is providing $100 million over 4 …
Leamington — Caldwell First Nation is upgrading the Hillman Marshland’s southern dyke to protect vulnerable lands, after an investment of over $15 million from the federal government. A dyke is an embankment or barrier designed to prevent water from overflowing onto land. It is a crucial element for protecting low-lying areas from flooding, especially in regions prone to heavy rainfall, storm …
Toronto —The Black and Lavender Creeks in the Rockcliffe-Smythe area of Toronto are being modified to reduce the risk of flooding due to the impacts climate change after a combined investment of more than $323 million from the federal government and the City of Toronto. This was announced by Minister Ahmed Hussen, Mayor Olivia Chow, and Councillor Frances Nunziata. The …
Abidjan – Melanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, on behalf of Ahmed Hussen, Minister of International Development, announced additional funding to the World Health Organization (WHO) for mpox response in Africa. Canada is currently supporting the WHO’s response to the current mpox outbreak in Africa through a $2 million contribution to its Contingency Fund for Emergencies. Today’s announcement builds on …
Ottawa – Canada has been actively reviewing its approach, in line with the feminist foreign policy and feminist international assistance policy, to engaging with African countries and institutions to build stronger, expanded and more visible partnerships. Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mary Ng, Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development, and Ahmed Hussen, Minister of International Development, …
Ottawa, Ontario – Ahmed Hussen, Minister of International Development, concluded a 2-day trip to Grenada, from July 28 to 29, 2024, where he visited a community affected by Hurricane Beryl and represented Canada at the 47th Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM). On the margins of the CARICOM meeting, Minister Hussen met with: …
Ottawa – Ahmed Hussen, Minister of International Development, concluded a visit to Brazil, from July 22 to 25, 2024. In Rio de Janeiro, he took part in the G20 Development Ministerial Meeting (DMM) and a joint meeting of G20 development and finance ministers to establish the Global Alliance Against Hunger and Poverty. At the G20, under the theme of Building …
Ottawa – Ahmed Hussen, Minister of International Development, visited Central America and announced $35.75 million in development funding and $5.4 million in humanitarian funding, met with counterparts and saw first-hand the impact of Canadian development projects in Guatemala and Honduras. Minister Hussen began his program in Guatemala with a visit to a migrant and refugee assistance centre, where he heard …
