To mark International Midwives Day, International Cooperation Minister Julian Fantino (Vaughan, Ont.) announced two new initiatives to support the profession of midwifery as practised by certified midwives, and to promote safe maternity care in communities in South Sudan. Canada will provide support for the deployment of 30 midwives from various countries to four health facilities … Read more
The government will match the final tally of $2.27 million raised by Canadian Rotarians in support of the global effort to eradicate polio. The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation will also match the total contributions raised. International Cooperation Minister Julian Fantino (Vaughan, Ont.) announcement as he and other members of Parliament met with representatives from … Read more
Encouraging African economic development and integration through regional infrastructure projects is a priority for the government's effective international aid agenda. International Cooperation Minister Julian Fantino (Vaughan, Ont.) announced Canada's contribution to the second phase of the New Partnership for Africa's Development Infrastructure Project Preparation Facility hosted by the African Development Bank. Fantino made the announcement … Read more
Canada is supporting the International Red Cross Movement in providing immediate lifesaving assistance in support of people affected by the earthquake in China's Sichuan province, announced International Cooperation Minister Julian Fantino (Vaughan, Ont.). Canada's support, in response to a request by the International Red Cross Movement, to earthquake-affected families in Lushan county will help to … Read more
Canada will continue to be a world leader in the global push to eradicate polio and to save lives through immunization, announced International Cooperation Minister Julian Fantino (Vaughan, Ont.) during the Global Vaccine Summit, held in Abu Dhabi. Canada will increase its support for polio immunization by providing additional support to the Global Polio Eradication … Read more
International Cooperation Minister Julian Fantino (Vaughan, Ont.) issued a statement following his meeting with Her Highness Sheikha Lubna Bint Khalid Al Qasimi of the United Arab Emirates: "I congratulate Her Highness Sheikha Lubna on her appointment as Minister of Development and International Co-operation. The creation of a new ministry for international development in the United … Read more
International Cooperation Minister Julian Fantino (Vaughan, Ont.) attended the spring meetings of the World Bank Group and International Monetary Fund, where he led discussions aimed at creating the conditions for sustainable economic growth to help move people from poverty to prosperity. Fantino hosted a round table that included several prominent Canadian business leaders, where the … Read more
International Cooperation Minister Julian Fantino (Vaughan, Ont.) chaired a meeting between leading donors and the Government of Haiti on how to better coordinate efforts and strengthen accountability for development results in Haiti. At the meeting, Canada expressed strong support for the aspirations of the Haitian people. While some results have been achieved, progress towards a … Read more
Canada's long-term partnership with the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) supports global commitments to improve food security, enhance nutrition, and assist smallholder farmers, their families, communities and countries move from poverty to prosperity. International Cooperation Minister Julian Fantino (Vaughan, Ont.) met with IFAD president, Kanayo F. Nwanze, to reiterate Canada's commitment to support smallholder … Read more
Protecting and promoting the rights of vulnerable groups is a priority for Canada. International Cooperation Minister Julian Fantino (Vaughan, Ont.) affirmed this priority and delivered remarks at an event on religious freedom hosted by One Free World International, an international human rights organization. Through the efforts of the newly established Office of Religious Freedom, and … Read more
