With the continued aggression and provocation on the part of the Putin regime, many Ukrainians in the conflict zone require humanitarian assistance. These affected civilians are suffering food insecurity and displacement from their homes because of this conflict. The Honourable Chris Alexander, Minister for Citizenship and Immigration, on behalf of the Honourable Christian Paradis, Minister of International Development and La Francophonie, today announced that humanitarian assistance funding of $15 million will be provided to respond to the immediate needs of crisis-affected Ukrainians. This assistance includes improved access to water, shelter and health, hygiene and protection services.
On behalf of the Prime Minister and all Canadians, we join the rest of the world in mourning the tragic loss of life that has occurred in Nepal and throughout the region as a result of Saturday's earthquake.
Prime Minister Stephen Harper today welcomed the news that His Majesty King Abdullah II bin al Hussein of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan will visit Ottawa on April 29, 2015
This year's theme for National Immunization Awareness Week, determined by the Pan-American Health Organization, is “Power of vaccines: Boost your power - get vaccinated”.
