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 …
Statement by ministers Joly and Hussen on persistent risk of famine in Gaza
Ottawa – Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, and Ahmed Hussen, Minister of International Development, have issued the following statement: “Canada continues to be deeply concerned by the catastrophic humanitarian conditions that persist across the Gaza Strip and the life-threatening levels of acute malnutrition. The independent Famine Review Committee of the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification [IPC] has issued a …
Trudeau speaks about humanitarian aid to Haiti
New York – Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau showed concern on situation in Haiti. He said: “Gang violence, severe hunger, instability, is dire in Haiti. At the UN, I outlined how Canada is uniting the international community around the goal of safety and security for the Haitian people: Supporting the work of Prime Minister Conille Garry ’s interim government …
Parliamentary Secretary Oliphant visits Ethiopia
Addis Ababa – Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, announced that Robert Oliphant, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, will travel to Ethiopia from March 14 to 15. During his trip, Parliamentary Secretary Oliphant met with government officials and representatives of the African Union Commission. He reiterated Canada’s commitment to deepening relations and to work in partnership towards …