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Government of Canada Announces Matching Fund for Pakistan Flood Relief

The Government of Canada announced that it has established a Pakistan Floods Relief Fund.

Information summarized from:  Canadian International Development Agency

Minister Cannon to Represent Canada at Special UN General Assembly Session on Pakistan Floods

Lawrence Cannon, Minister of Foreign Affairs, announced that Canada will participate in the United Nations General Assembly’s Special Session on Pakistan Floods, to be held at UN headquarters in Ne

Information summarized from:  Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada

BC, Alberta and Manitoba Provide Support for Pakistan Flood Victims

BC Premier Gordon Campbell announced that the province will provide $150,000 to the Red Cross to support flood victims in Pakistan.

Information summarized from:  Government of Alberta Press Release, Government of B.C. Press Release, Government of Manitoba Press Release

Government of Canada Pledges up to $33 Million in Response to Floods in Pakistan

The Government of Canada will provide up to an additional $33 million to respond to the most urgent needs of flood-affected populations in Pakistan.

Information summarized from:  Canadian International Development Agency

APF Canada Commentary Suggests AICHR is an Opportunity for Canada to Re-Engage with ASEAN

The nascent ASEAN Intergovernmental Commission on Human Rights (AICHR), the first regional intergovernmental human rights body in Asia, holds the promise of institutionalizing internationally accep

Information summarized from:  Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada

Government of Canada Announces Assistance to China

Beverley J.

Information summarized from:  Canadian International Development Agency

Canada to Contribute $8 Million to ILO to Support Women's Employment in Pakistan

Canada, the Pakistan Ministry of Labour and Manpower and the International Labour Organisation (ILO) have signed an agreement aimed at increasing employment opportunities for women in Pakistan.

Information summarized from:  The Financial Daily

25@25 entry: Child Rights

Shivani Singh focuses on child rights in terms of health and education as the most importance issue of Canada future relations to Asia.

Canada Announces Support for Local Economic Development in the Philippines

Canada announced measures to support local economic development in communities across the Philippines.

Information summarized from:  Canadian International Development Agency

Canada Increases Humanitarian Aid to Sri Lanka

At the conclusion of her visit to Sri Lanka, Beverley J. Oda, Minister of International Cooperation, announced an increase in critical humanitarian aid to assist the civilians displaced by the ongoing civil war in the country. ‘This tragic situation for the civilians is of grave concern and our government is responding to the increasing need for assistance,’ stated Minister Oda. ‘This additional funding will provide essential food, water, shelter and medical care to the displaced populations.

Information summarized from:  Canadian International Development Agency

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