Canada will send $65M for humanitarian assistance and economic development to Lebanon

Canadian Press
Simon Hopkins
Published May 03, 2024  •  < 1 minute read
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Canada announced today it will provide $65 million of aid and economic development funding to Lebanon. International Development Minister Ahmed Hussen arrives to a caucus meeting on Parliament Hill in Ottawa, Wednesday, April 17, 2024.
Canada announced today it will provide $65 million of aid and economic development funding to Lebanon. International Development Minister Ahmed Hussen arrives to a caucus meeting on Parliament Hill in Ottawa, Wednesday, April 17, 2024. Photo by Sean Kilpatrick /The Canadian Press

OTTAWA — International Development Minister Ahmed Hussen announced a $65-million aid package for Lebanon today.

Canada is providing $38 million for development assistance and another $27 million in humanitarian aid.

The development funding will be channeled through United Nations organizations such as UN Women.

Global Affairs Canada says that money is intended to support local farmers, women-led businesses and women in politics.

The department says the humanitarian assistance will go towards providing food, water and health care.

It did not specify what groups are expected to distribute the aid or who the intended recipients are.

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