Canada to provide nearly US$40 million in humanitarian aid to Ukraine
The Canadian government is providing Ukraine with over CA$50 million (around US$39 million) in humanitarian assistance.
Source: Canada's Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Quote: "The Honourable Randeep Sarai, Secretary of State (International Development), announced that Canada is providing CA$51.1 million in new funding to support humanitarian and development projects in Ukraine."
Details: The funds will be channelled through "experienced and trusted partners".
Quote: "This support will help address urgent humanitarian needs, including emergency health care and other essentials such as shelter, water, sanitation and food."
Details: In addition to meeting urgent needs, the funding will help strengthen Ukraine's capacity to deliver inclusive public services and support veterans.
Quote: "This project seeks to improve governance at the national level to advance reforms aligned with EU accession requirements. It also aims to strengthen accountability of the national level to develop, implement and monitor inclusive recovery policies and budgets."
Background:
- Canada has extended the Canada-Ukraine Authorisation for Emergency Travel, allowing Ukrainians to live and work in Canada.
- Canada expressed its readiness to cooperate in establishing a Veterans Support Fund in Ukraine, aimed at strengthening the system for their post-service reintegration.
- Canada announced a new CA$2 billion (about US$1.4 billion) package of military aid for Ukraine and imposed new sanctions on Russia, including measures targeting the shadow fleet and a lower price cap on Russian oil, on 24 February, marking the fourth anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
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