International Cooperation Minister Beverly J. Oda (Durham, ON) announced that the Government of Canada and the Government of the Republic of Korea have agreed to work together to strengthen cooperation on international development. Oda and the Republic of Korea's Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Kim Sung-Hwan signed a letter of intent to develop a Memorandum of Understanding … Read more
International Cooperation Minister Beverly J. Oda (Durham, ON) announced during the Fourth High Level Forum on Aid Effectiveness, that the Canadian International Development Agency has become a member of the International Aid Transparency Initiative. IATI aims to improve the public availability and accessibility of information on aid. With the announcement, CIDA is taking a further step that … Read more
International Cooperation Minister Beverly J. Oda (Durham, ON) formally launched the Canadian Network for Maternal, Newborn and Child Health during a round table meeting with Canadian health stakeholders in Ottawa. The network – made up of maternal, newborn and child health experts, medical practitioners and civil society organizations – aims to support Canada's efforts to … Read more
International Cooperation Minister Beverly J. Oda (Durham, ON) made a statement on Universal Children's Day. Oda said children are capable of great things when they grow up in the right conditions-with enough food and water for a healthy start to life, with equal opportunities to learn, and with freedom from the threats of violence and … Read more
International Cooperation Minister Beverly J. Oda (Durham, ON) announced 25 new initiatives to further Canada's support to Africa. Oda referenced these projects in a recent speech delivered to African Heads of Missions meeting in Ottawa. Within these 25 initiatives, Canada is supporting 23 projects encompassing all of CIDA's thematic priority areas – Children and Youth, … Read more
International Cooperation Minister Beverly J. Oda (Durham, ON) announced Canada's continued commitment to the advancement of education for all children. Basic education, particularly for girls, remains a central focus of Canadian official development assistance and is an essential goal of CIDA's Children and Youth Strategy. Oda said Canada has a long-standing commitment to ensuring girls, … Read more
International Cooperation Minister Beverly J. Oda (Durham, ON) announced that Canada will provide $2 million in humanitarian assistance to those affected by flooding in Central America. Over recent months, flooding in Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua has affected almost two million people. Oda said the people of Central America face a serious … Read more
International Cooperation Minister Beverly J. Oda (Durham, ON) announced Canada's relief assistance for those affected by the earthquake in eastern Turkey. Oda said Canada is supporting the Canadian Red Cross Society to deploy 500 winterized tents to Turkey. These urgently needed emergency shelters will be delivered to the Turkish Red Crescent Society for 500 families, … Read more
International Cooperation Minister Beverly J. Oda (Durham, ON) announced $1 million in funding from Canada to help the people of Thailand affected by floods caused by monsoon rains, typhoons and tropical storms. Oda said Canada's assistance will help to provide clean water, basic medicines and essential household relief items to support those who are most … Read more
International Cooperation Minister Beverly J. Oda (Durham, ON) announced $11 million for eight new projects in support for those affected by recent monsoon rains and ongoing flooding in southern Pakistan. Heavy monsoon rains that began in mid-August have led to extensive flooding in Pakistan, primarily in Sindh and Balochistan provinces. The United Nations reports that … Read more
