National

Canada pledges $71 million in aid for Sudan, South Sudan and Central African Republic

Darpan News Desk The Canadian Press, 03 May, 2023 11:00 AM

OTTAWA — International Development Minister Harjit Sajjan is announcing $71 million in humanitarian aid for Sudan and two neighbouring countries that are dealing with a large number of refugees in the wake of a violent crisis.

Canada stands with the people of Sudan and those in neighbouring countries affected by this ongoing crisis. That is why we’re providing over $71M in humanitarian assistance to the region.

We’re also calling for an immediate end to the violence & a solution for a lasting peace. pic.twitter.com/4IEBvqS0Lm
— Ahmed Hussen (@HonAhmedHussen) May 3, 2023

Sajjan says the funds will flow through agencies of the United Nations and the Red Cross as well as non-governmental organizations to provide basic food, water and health services.

Nearly $31 million will go toward Sudan, while slightly more will be sent to South Sudan, which seceded from that country in 2011.

Canada will also send $10 million to the Central African Republic, as part of funds that will flow to at least 14 groups ranging from the World Food Programme to Doctors Without Borders.

Sajjan says the funding is flexibly structured so groups can scale up existing programs to meet huge flows of people fleeing a devastating escalation in violence that started in Sudan on April 15.

He is making the announcement alongside his parliamentary secretary Anita Vandenbeld, Diversity Minister Ahmed Hussen and Liberal MP Arielle Kayabaga.

Prev Next

MORE National ARTICLES

Expect more interest rate hikes, Macklem says

Two weeks ago the central bank raised its key interest rate a half point to one per cent and warned more rate hikes would be coming as it works toward an inflation target of two per cent.

Expect more interest rate hikes, Macklem says

Low vaccine rate fuelling pandemic: GAVI, UNICEF

Seth Berkley, the head of GAVI, says while countries such as a Canada are offering fourth doses of COVID-19 vaccines with vaccination rates above 80 per cent of its population, the global rate is just 59 per cent. He says in the poorest 18 countries less than 10 per cent of people are fully vaccinated.

Low vaccine rate fuelling pandemic: GAVI, UNICEF

Multiple gunshots fired at a North Vancouver home

The vehicle, which is described as a newer model white Toyota Rav 4, was last seen northbound on Moody Ave. from East 11th Street. Police are appealing for anyone with dash cam or CCTV footage that may have captured the incident or the vehicle, to contact them.

Multiple gunshots fired at a North Vancouver home

Unvaccinated increase risk for vaccinated: study

The research published Monday in the Canadian Medical Association Journal found that vaccinated people who mix with those who are not vaccinated have a significantly greater chance of being infected than those who stick with people who have received the shot.

Unvaccinated increase risk for vaccinated: study

Military not addressing extremism in ranks: Report

The report released by Defence Minister Anita Anand this morning also takes the military to task for not doing enough to address racism and discrimination over the past two decades.

Military not addressing extremism in ranks: Report

Body found in rubble of Vancouver rooming house

Vancouver Fire and Rescue Services says in a news release that the body was located during demolition of the low-income hotel, destroyed by a blaze on April 11. In the days after the fire, the property manager had said it was believed all residents had escaped.