Minister Sajjan to kick off International Development Week with panel discussions on education for displaced populations and nature-based solutions at IMPAC5

Friday, February 3, 2023 - The Honourable Harjit S. Sajjan, Minister of International Development and Minister responsible for the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada, will kick off this year’s International Development Week (IDW) with a dialogue with Canada’s Refugee Education Council and a high-level discussion on marine nature-based solutions at IMPAC5 in Vancouver. These will be followed by other key events throughout the week of February 5-11.

“Go for the Goals!”, this year’s theme for IDW, is a call to action for Canadians to help advance the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). IDW events will highlight efforts made by Canada’s international development partners in achieving the SDGs and addressing pressing global issues in food security, climate action, health, education and gender equality.

Education for Displaced Populations: A dialogue between Minister Sajjan and members of the Refugee Education Council

Minister Sajjan will join an informal conversation with youth members of the Together for Learning campaign’s Refugee Education Council on the importance of providing education for refugee, displaced and host community children and youths, during a global education crisis due to COVID-19, conflict and climate change.

Date: Monday, February 6
Time: 11:30 am (EST)
Livestreams:
Twitter: @CanadaDev
Facebook: @CanadaDevelopment
LinkedIn: Global Affairs Canada

IMPAC5

Minister Sajjan will participate in a panel discussion on marine nature-based solutions for climate, biodiversity and sustainable development with the International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN), the UN Secretary-General's Special Envoy for the Ocean, the US State Department Deputy Assistant Secretary for Oceans, Fisheries and Polar Affairs and Cascadia Seaweed, among others.

The Minister and panellists will answer questions from media representatives in attendance at the end of the event.

Date: Monday, February 6
Time: 11:00 am (PST) / 2:00 pm (EST)
Location: Vancouver Convention Centre, West building, room 201, Vancouver, BC
Livestream: Register with media@international.gc.ca to receive the link.

Cooperation Canada Awards

Minister Sajjan will speak at the annual Innovation and Impact awards ceremony organized by Cooperation Canada in collaboration with World University Service of Canada (WUSC) to recognize excellence and merit in the field of international cooperation.

Date: Thursday, February 9
Time: 4:00 pm (EST)
Livestream: https://cooperation.ca/join-us-for-the-2022-cooperation-canada-awards/

IDW 2023 full calendar of events: International Development Week – Calendar of activities