Press Release Department: Federal - Canadian International Development Agency

International Cooperation Minister Beverly J. Oda (Durham, ON) announced the eight organizations selected to deliver the first round of internships under the International Aboriginal Youth Internships initiative. Oda said these internships will enrich the lives of Aboriginal youth from across Canada by providing them with opportunities to increase their awareness and understanding of international development … Read more

International Cooperation Minister Beverly J. Oda (Durham, ON) met with the Executive Director and the global nutrition team of the World Food Program and the President of the International Fund for Agricultural Development while in Rome, Italy, to reinforce Canada's humanitarian and development work on food security. Oda said Canada's food security programs are currently … Read more

International Cooperation Minister Beverly J. Oda (Durham, ON) announced additional humanitarian assistance for the people affected by the crisis in Libya. Oda said the situation in Libya remains volatile as thousands of people remain in need of ongoing assistance within and beyond Libyan borders. The Canadian International Development Agency is providing $1.75 million to the … Read more

International Cooperation Minister Beverly J. Oda (Durham, ON) announced Canada's continued commitment to the GAVI Alliance to help protect the lives of the world's most vulnerable children through immunization. Canada is increasing its commitment to the GAVI Alliance by an additional $15 million from its original commitment of $50 million over five years. This brings … Read more

International Cooperation Minister Beverly J. Oda (Durham, ON) announced that the Government of Canada's support for 11 projects involving education improvement and healthcare will give a better future to today's generation of children and youth living in the developing world. The Government of Canada will provide 13 developing countries in South America and Africa with … Read more

International Cooperation Minister Beverly J. Oda (Durham, ON) announced that she met with a delegation from the Nobel Women's Initiative to discuss the challenges of sexual violence against women. Oda said that violence against women is always unacceptable and in the developing world, countless women face victimization and their attackers act with impunity. Oda also … Read more

The Canadian International Development Agency announced that a multimedia exhibit on Canada's civilian and military engagement in Afghanistan will be on display at the Brentwood Town Centre in Burnaby, BC from March 28 to April 9, 2011. The Government sponsored exhibit will offer Canadians a chance to learn about the progress of six focused areas … Read more

International Cooperation Minister Beverley J. Oda (Durham, ON) issued a statement regarding guilty verdicts from a military court in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) in cases against 11 army officers, applauding the victims who had the courage to testify against their attackers. The full release is available online. Call

International Cooperation Minister Beverly J. Oda (Durham, ON) announced $250,000 in additional funding for the Afghan Canadian Community Centre. Call 819-953-6238.

International Cooperation Minister Beverly J. Oda (Durham, ON) announced $29.9 million in funding to support fifteen new reconstruction and recovery initiatives in Haiti. The full release is available online. Call 819-953-6238.