Ottawa – At the start of what is predicted to be a devastating hurricane season, Canada is providing support to the Caribbean Region in the wake of Hurricane Beryl. Ahmed Hussen, Minister of International Development, today announced that Canada is providing over $1 million in humanitarian assistance funding in response to the devastation caused by the hurricane. This funding will …
Ottawa – Canada’s partnership with the Caribbean region is rooted in our strong people-to-people ties and mutual goals to advance sustainable development, strengthen our relationship and reduce poverty. At the 54th Annual Meeting of the Board of Governors of the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB), which was held from June 17 to 20, 2024, in Ottawa, Ontario, Ahmed Hussen, Minister of International …
Ottawa – Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, and Ahmed Hussen, Minister of International Development, issued the following statement today: “Today, on World Refugee Day, the global community honours and shows solidarity with millions of refugees, while committing to our ongoing work together to respond to their humanitarian needs and find solutions to …
Ottawa – Ahmed Hussen, Minister of International Development, announced the allocation of $85 million in funding to the African Vaccine Manufacturing Accelerator (AVMA), a new initiative aimed at enhancing health security and equitable access to vaccines across Africa. This contribution highlights Canada’s ongoing commitment to addressing barriers to equitable vaccine access and to learning from the COVID-19 pandemic by increasing support …
Toronto – Refugees and displaced people, particularly girls, are disproportionately impacted by the current global education crisis and are in urgent need of improved access to high quality education. Ahmed Hussen, Minister of International Development, announced funding of $450,000 over 3 years (2023 to 2026) to support Phase II of the Refugee Education Council (REC). The REC is an advisory …
Ottawa – Ahmed Hussen, Minister of International Development, recently travelled to Jordan, where he attended an international conference on June 11, 2024. The conference, Call for Action: Urgent Humanitarian Response for Gaza, was organized by Jordan, Egypt and the United Nations. At the conference, Minister Hussen reiterated Canada’s unwavering commitment to helping Palestinian civilians receive the life-saving assistance they desperately …
Ottawa – Ahmed Hussen, Minister of International Development, concluded a visit to Jordan on May 12. The visit focused on Canada’s humanitarian assistance in the region and provided him with the opportunity to hear first-hand from humanitarian partners about the current situation in the Gaza Strip, including Rafah. Minister Hussen met with His Royal Highness Prince Rashid bin El Hassan to …
The Government of Canada is making investments in British Columbia to create jobs, strengthen communities and build a skilled and inclusive workforce Vancouver – British Columbia is home to industry-leading innovation, world-class destinations and thriving communities. The Government of Canada is supporting economic growth that will help BC businesses and communities thrive now and for years to come. To mark …
Ottawa – Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced that she will welcome Enrique A. Manalo, Secretary for Foreign Affairs for the Philippines, to Ottawa on May 8, 2024. This year is a significant milestone for Canada and the Philippines as the two countries celebrate 75 years of diplomatic relations. The long-standing friendship shared by the two countries is …
Montréal – Ahmed Hussen, Minister of International Development, accompanied by Fayçal El-Khoury, MP for Laval-Les Îles, Quebec, Lena Metlege Diab, MP for Halifax West, Nova Scotia, as well as members of Canada’s Lebanese community in Montréal, announced that Canada is providing $65 million in international assistance funding, including $27 million in humanitarian assistance funding and $38 million in development assistance …
