Canada Supports Development and Humanitarian Assistance in Latin America and the Caribbean
(firmenpresse) - OTTAWA, ONTARIO -- (Marketwired) -- 04/16/13 -- Today, the Honourable Julian Fantino, Minister of International Cooperation, and the Honourable Diane Ablonczy, Minister of State of Foreign Affairs (Americas and Consular Affairs), met with ambassadors and high commissioners of countries in Latin America and the Caribbean to highlight Canada's commitments to the region and to announce support for a new development initiative and humanitarian assistance.
"As part of Canada's vision of a more prosperous, secure, and democratic world, we continue to support initiatives that foster economic opportunities that lift people out of poverty in the Americas," said Minister Fantino. "The Harper Government's support for two new region-wide commitments highlight Canada's continued focus on poverty alleviation and our compassion for people in humanitarian crisis."
Minister Fantino announced further support for the Regional Infrastructure Integration Fund, an initiative through the , which aims to boost trade and create jobs by facilitating regional infrastructure investments throughout the Americas, with a particular focus on the Caribbean.
"Canada is committed to working with our partners in Latin America and the Caribbean to achieve our shared goal of a thriving, safe and democratic hemisphere," said Minister Ablonczy. "By fostering strong ties and forging deeper connections throughout the region, Canada is helping to shape a brighter future for all the peoples of the Americas.
Canada is also making a commitment to lifesaving assistance during times of humanitarian crisis. Each year, Canada responds generously to appeals by humanitarian organizations, helping them save lives when humanitarian crises occur. This commitment includes Canada's support to four international organizations, including the , for their regional work in the Americas.
Canada's announced the creation of the new Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development. This amalgamation will further bolster our international development efforts as it puts development on equal footing with trade and diplomacy, allowing us to work together in a more effective and complementary way. As demonstrated through today's announcement, Canada remains committed to poverty alleviation and delivering humanitarian assistance during times of crisis.
For more information on Canada's development commitments in the Americas, please visit .
Backgrounder
Regional Infrastructure Integration Fund (RIIF)
The Inter-American Development Bank's Regional Infrastructure Integration Fund (RIIF) is a multi-donor trust fund whose objective is to provide technical assistance to support the preparation of infrastructure projects in Latin American and the Caribbean.
The Fund supports the following priority areas to facilitate both public and private infrastructure investments:
Canada's recent contribution of $5 million will bring our total commitment to the Fund to $10 million.
Regional allocation for the Americas (2013 Humanitarian Appeals)
Each year, Canada generously provides assistance to experienced humanitarian organizations to support efforts to save lives, reduce human suffering, and maintain the dignity of people affected by humanitarian crises and food insecurity around the world.
To the Americas region in 2013, Canada is providing $2.15 million to the International Committee of the Red Cross, the , the , and the UN , to help meet the urgent humanitarian needs of crisis-affected families, including:
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Datum: 16.04.2013 - 08:00 Uhr
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