Canada is actively engaged in supporting international peace and stability to help people affected by conflicts and crises worldwide.

“Canada is determined to promote peace and to play a leading role in helping people affected by conflicts and violence. Today’s announcement demonstrates our commitment to supporting ongoing efforts to prevent and respond to conflicts and crises around the world. We also know that the role of women in peacebuilding is vital—and we intend to invest in increasing their role wherever we can.”

- Hon. Chrystia Freeland, P.C., M.P., Minister of Foreign Affairs

• The Oslo Forum is organized every year by the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs in collaboration with the Centre for Humanitarian Dialogue. It is Minister Freeland’s first attendance at the Oslo Forum.

• On August 26, 2016, the Government of Canada announced the launch of Global Affairs Canada’s new Peace and Stabilization Operations Program (PSOPs) initiative. For the 2016 to 2019 period, the program has a budget of $450 million. Through PSOPs, Canada is working with allies and partners to stop violent conflict, provide security and create space for dialogue and conflict resolution.

• The projects announced today are funded through PSOPs and are destined for Syria, Ukraine, South Sudan, Cyprus, the Philippines, Mali, Colombia and Venezuela.

• Since it was launched, PSOPs has delivered more than $200 million in peace and stabilization programming.

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