News Releases - 2013

May

• May 17, 2013
  Canada continues to support the global fight against HIV/AIDS

• May 15, 2013
  Canada increases access to distance education in the Caribbean

• May 15, 2013
  Canada remains committed to the development of Mali

• May 14, 2013
  Canada providing further humanitarian assistance to Somalis

• May 13, 2013
  Canada continues to respond to humanitarian needs of people affected by Syrian crisis

• May 13, 2013
  Canada provides emergency assistance for refugees and displaced in eastern Chad

• May 13, 2013
  Harper Government supports innovation in the fight against tuberculosis, malaria and HIV/AIDS

• May 13, 2013
  Supporting Security and Stability in Mali and the Broader Sahel Region

• May 10, 2013
  Harper Government partners with Queen's University to help children and youth with disabilities in Bangladesh

• May 10, 2013
  Canada works to improve business environment for African agriculture

• May 10, 2013
  Harper Government recognizes International Nurses Day

• May 09, 2013
  Canada supports good governance in South Africa

• May 09, 2013
  Minister Fantino promotes Canada's leadership on responsible resource development in Africa

• May 08, 2013
  Canada recognizes World Red Cross Red Crescent Day

• May 07, 2013
  Canada is helping Somalis most in need

• May 05, 2013
  Canada recognizes International Midwives Day by supporting new initiatives in South Sudan

April

• April 30, 2013
  Harper Government matches final Rotarian fundraising to make polio history

• April 30, 2013
  Harper Government supports regional economic development in Africa

• April 27, 2013
  Canada provides humanitarian assistance for earthquake victims in China

• April 25, 2013
  Canada remains global leader in polio eradication

• April 22, 2013
  Harper Government boosts food production and economic growth in Africa

• April 21, 2013
  Construction begins on Canadian-funded hospital in Afghanistan

• April 20, 2013
  Baird and Fantino Extend Condolences to those Affected by Earthquake in Sichuan, China

• April 19, 2013
  Minister Fantino promotes private sector partnerships at World Bank Group and International Monetary Fund spring meetings

• April 19, 2013
  Canada works to improve nutrition in developing countries through innovative partnerships with the agriculture sector

• April 19, 2013
  Canada convenes partners to achieve greater accountability and lasting results in Haiti

• April 16, 2013
  Canada and the International Fund for Agricultural Development work together to achieve food security and overcome poverty

• April 16, 2013
  Canada supports development and humanitarian assistance in Latin America and the Caribbean

• April 14, 2013
  Canada Committed to Protecting and Promoting Religious Freedom

• April 11, 2013
  Harper Government provides basic health services for mothers and newborns in Afghanistan

• April 11, 2013
  Harper Government reaffirms commitment to education and training for women and girls

• April 11, 2013
  Harper Government partners with youth to improve the future of those most in need

• April 09, 2013
  Harper Government provides critical nutritional support in Afghanistan to save the lives of mothers and children

• April 07, 2013
  Canada recognizes World Health Day by helping save lives of children in Sub-Saharan Africa

• April 05, 2013
  Harper Government invests in scientific research to fight global hunger

• April 05, 2013
  Canada provides humanitarian assistance to the people of Bolivia

• April 05, 2013
  Canada responds to flooding in Namibia

• April 04, 2013
  Harper Government observes the International Day for Mine Awareness

• April 01, 2013
  Canada provides humanitarian assistance for Syrians affected by ongoing conflict

March

• March 24, 2013
  World Tuberculosis Day 2013

• March 22, 2013
  Harper Government marks World Water Day by helping to provide clean drinking water and sanitation

• March 22, 2013
  Minister Fantino condemns cowardly car bombing in internally displaced persons camp in Pakistan

• March 18, 2013
  Canada helps strengthen humanitarian assistance in Afghanistan

• March 15, 2013
  Harper Government partners with University of British Columbia to introduce innovative treatment of clubfoot in Bangladesh

• March 13, 2013
  Harper Government helps Canadian youth gain international development experience

• March 12, 2013
  Harper Government partners with Ryerson University to help protect children and youth in the Dominican Republic

• March 12, 2013
  Canada responds to tropical cyclone Haruna

• March 12, 2013
  Canada helping to strengthen Vietnam's banking system

• March 12, 2013
  Canada responds to flooding in Mozambique

• March 11, 2013
  Harper Government partners with Western University to increase food security in Malawi

• March 09, 2013
  Harper Government supports employment and skills training for students in Ukraine

• March 07, 2013
  Canada to deepen and broaden partnership with private sector for development

• March 05, 2013
  Harper Government Engages Humanitarian Assistance Representatives

• March 05, 2013
  Technical problems

• March 04, 2013
  Harper Government promotes democracy, rule of law and economic growth in Ukraine

• March 02, 2013
  Harper Government congratulates Rotarians on efforts to eradicate polio

• March 02, 2013
  Harper Government and World Economic Forum committed to improving prosperity in developing countries through responsible resource development

February

• February 23, 2013
  The Harper Government lifts cap on polio matching fund

• February 20, 2013
  Harper Government provides emergency assistance to those affected by flooding in Malawi

• February 20, 2013
  Harper Government assists Colombia's landmine survivors

• February 17, 2013
  Harper Government assists rural development in Nicaragua

• February 11, 2013
  Harper government consults experts on private sector-led international development

• February 05, 2013
  Canada pledges annual food assistance during Global Food Security Forum

• February 04, 2013
  Harper Government partners with York University to reduce poverty

January

• January 31, 2013
  Canada assists Ghana to improve land administration

• January 30, 2013
  Canada helps Syrians affected by ongoing conflict

• January 29, 2013
  Canada continues support of international efforts in Mali

• January 28, 2013
  Minister Fantino to attend conference on Mali

• January 24, 2013
  Canada providing emergency help to Kenyans affected by flooding

• January 24, 2013
  Ministers MacKay and Baird Announce Extension of C-17 Mission

• January 22, 2013
  Canada provides blankets to Bangladesh

• January 18, 2013
  Canada provides humanitarian assistance to India

• January 15, 2013
  Minister Kenney visits displaced Syrians in Turkish camps

• January 08, 2013
  PM announces support to the Republic of Benin for improved public administration

• January 08, 2013
  PM announces support for responsible natural resource development in Africa