International Cooperation Minister Julian Fantino (Vaughan, Ont.) kicked off the beginning of the annual International Development Week held from Feb. 3 to the 9. International Development Week features local events all across Canada that pay tribute to the thousands of Canadians who devote themselves to improving lives in the developing world. For the past 23 … Read more
Agricultural production and access to nutritious food in developing countries will be improved by creating clearer, more predictable forms of land ownership in rural areas, and modernizing land services. International Trade Minister Ed Fast (Abbotsford, B.C.) made the announcement, on behalf of International Cooperation Minister Julian Fantino (Vaughan, Ont.), during his visit to Accra, as part … Read more
Canada is supporting humanitarian efforts to meet immediate emergency needs – including food, water, shelter, medical care and safety – of people affected by the Syrian crisis, announced International Cooperation Minister Julian Fantino (Vaughan, Ont.). Canada, through the Canadian International Development Agency, will continue to support humanitarian partners to help people affected by the Syrian … Read more
International Cooperation Minister Julian Fantino (Vaughan, Ont.) announced that Canada will continue to provide support to help the people of Mali affected by conflict and instability. Canada is increasing its investment in Mali to help improve food security, reduce malnutrition, address emergency healthcare needs and provide much-needed humanitarian assistance. The announcement was made during a … Read more
International Cooperation Minister Julian Fantino (Vaughan, Ont.) will attend a high-level international meeting in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, on Jan. 29, 2013, to discuss the conflict in Mali and the financial, logistical and capacity building needs of both the Malian forces and the African-led International Support Mission in Mali. The full release is available online. Call … Read more
Canada is providing emergency shelter, health care, and water and sanitation to approximately 13,000 people across Kenya affected by floods and mudslides, announced International Cooperation Minister Julian Fantino (Vaughan, Ont.). Above-normal rainfall has resulted in flooding and mudslides in many areas of central and western Kenya. According to the Kenyan Red Cross, more than 2,100 … Read more
Canada is providing 39,000 blankets to 15,000 families suffering from unprecedented cold weather in Bangladesh through immediate assistance from the Canadian International Development Agency, announced International Cooperation Minister Julian Fantino (Vaughan, Ont.). Canada is providing this support through the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies. The full release is available online. Call … Read more
The Canadian International Development Agency, working with the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, is distributing 10,000 blankets destined for families suffering from extreme cold weather in India. To date, the Indian media have reported that approximately 250 people have died as a result of the cold weather, with most of the … Read more
International Cooperation Minister Julian Fantino (Vaughan, Ont.) condemns the cowardly and senseless acts of violence against polio vaccination workers in Pakistan. Fantino said Canada supports polio vaccination and is working with the global community to meet the eradication of the disease. The full statement is available online. Call 819-953-6238.
International Cooperation Minister Julian Fantino (Vaughan, Ont.) announced that Canada, through the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA), is providing additional humanitarian assistance to those affected by Typhoon Bopha in the Philippines.The full impact of Typhoon Bopha (locally named Pablo), which struck Mindanao Island in the southern Philippines on Dec. 4, 2012, is becoming apparent as … Read more
