Canada renews its development assistance commitment to Afghanistan
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November 24, 2020 - Ottawa, Ontario - Global Affairs Canada
While important progress has been made, Afghanistan remains one of the world’s poorest and most fragile states, and its need for development assistance remains high. The COVID-19 pandemic has aggravated already difficult conditions, crippling an economy that had been steadily growing and overburdening already stretched health resources.
The Honourable Karina Gould, Minister of International Development, today announced that the Government of Canada is pledging $270 million over the next 3 years (2021 to 2024) in bilateral development assistance to Afghanistan.
Minister Gould made the announcement at the 2020 Afghanistan Conference, a virtual ministerial pledging conference co-hosted by the Government of Afghanistan, the Government of Finland and the United Nations.
Canada announces support to improve safety and economic opportunities for women and most vulnerable in Ukraine
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December 8, 2020 - Ottawa, Ontario - Global Affairs Canada
Canada is unwavering in its support for Ukraine as it secures its future as a stable, democratic and prosperous country. This includes supporting the Government of Ukraine to enhance the economic security of women, especially those affected by the conflict in eastern Ukraine.
Today, in a meeting with the Ukrainian Canadian Congress (UCC), the Honourable Karina Gould, Minister of International Development, announced 4 projects totalling over $25 million to support the economic empowerment of rural women, internally displaced persons, persons with disabilities and other vulnerable groups in Ukraine. This follows a recent announcement that Canada is providing $7 million to increase security and protection from sexual and gender-based violence for women and girls across Ukraine.
Canada announces assistance for those affected by conflict in Ethiopia’s Tigray region
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November 23, 2020 – Ottawa, Ontario - Global Affairs Canada
Canada is deeply concerned by the humanitarian crisis caused by the conflict in Ethiopia’s Tigray region.
Today, the Honourable Karina Gould, Minister of International Development, announced new support for humanitarian operations in Ethiopia and Sudan in response to the impact of growing conflict. Canada’s commitment will provide $3 million to experienced humanitarian partners who are providing assistance to people affected by conflict within the Tigray region of Ethiopia and to those who have crossed the border seeking safety in Sudan.
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OTTAWA, ON, Dec. 18, 2020 /CNW/ - The Honourable Marco E. L. Mendicino, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Foreign Affairs, and the Honourable Karina Gould, Minister of International Development, today issued the following statement: For the past two decades, nations around the world have marked International Migrants Day and have used this opportunity to highlight the importance of human rights and the contributions that migrants bring to their new countries. Migrants are key to Canada s economic success and social stability, and throughout this year, they have played important roles, working in our agri-food sector, delivering health care, and contributing in many other ways to help Canada fight the COVID-19 pandemic.