Michael Messenger, World Vision Canada President and CEO, issued a statement: “International Development Minister Karina Gould (Burlington, Ont.) mandate letter is encouraging. Yearly increases in Official Development Assistance until 2030 are a positive sign,” he said. “We are also pleased to see conflict prevention and peacebuilding in the mandate letters for both the Minister of Foreign … Read more
World Vision co-published a report, The Straight Goods: Canadian Business insights on Modern Slavery in Supply Chains, which finds Canadian companies acknowledge that modern slavery in corporate supply chains is a priority issue which requires action, including through potential legislation. “Those who are being exploited in global supply chains, especially children, who are most at risk of … Read more
World Vision is urging the Canadian government and other world leaders attending the Brussels Conference on Syria to ensure that the safety and well-being of children remains a top priority of their response to the Syria crisis. “Syrian children – both those still in the country and those who have fled – believe the world has forgotten them. Grave violations … Read more
Liberal MP John McKay (Scarborough-Guildwood, Ont.) tabled the Modern Slavery Bill which would oblige Canadian corporations to report on measures taken to prevent and reduce the risk of child and forced labour in their supply chains and would ban the import of such goods. World Vison Canada, alongside 10 other civil society organizations, is calling on the Government of … Read more
International Development Minister Marie-Claude Bibeau (Compton-Stanstead, Que.) issued a statement that Canada is “deeply concerned” by the forced repatriation of Rohingya refugees scheduled to start Nov. 15. “We’re pleased to see that the Government of Canada has expressed concern about the proposed repatriation,” said Michael Messenger, President and CEO, World Vision Canada. “Refugee families need stronger … Read more
World Vision Canada, alongside more than 40 other humanitarian and civil society agencies, is voicing strong concerns following plans announced by the governments of Myanmar and Bangladesh to repatriate more than 2,200 Rohingya refugees on November 15. The agencies’ joint statement stresses that the involuntary return of refugees from Bangladesh to Myanma is a violation of … Read more
Canadian humanitarian agencies, including World Vision, Unicef, Save the Children and Plan have collaborated ahead of the G7 to put out an urgent report that will be presented to the G7 leaders that includes three main recommendations. The 3 key recommendations in the report are: To turn political commitments into real impact on the ground, … Read more
The Trudeau government is pledging $300-million to help the over 700, 000 Rohingya refugees who fled Myanmar for refugee camps in Bangladesh, with an intense focus on women and girls there. “We’re encouraged by the Government of Canada’s support for the ongoing crisis in Myanmar and Bangladesh,” said Michael Messenger, President, World Vision Canada. “We also applaud the government’s multi-prong … Read more
The Canadian federal budget announced Feb. 27 provides an additional $2-billion over five years to international development assistance. “We’re very encouraged by today’s budget, Canada is demonstrating global leadership that helps put ambition into action,” said Michael Messenger, President and CEO, World Vision Canada. “Escalating conflict, health pandemic threats and weakened economies have created global needs we … Read more
World Vision Canada welcomes the creation of an independent Canadian Ombudsperson for Responsible Enterprise and the formation of a multi-stakeholder Advisory Body to advise on responsible international business conduct as two important steps for Canada to advance progressive and inclusive business practices globally that respect human rights. “Today’s announcement is a step in the right … Read more
