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Canada Commits $127.75 Million to Strengthen Climate Resilience and Address Regional Priorities in the Caribbean

Strategic Insights

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During a productive trip to Barbados and Jamaica, the Honourable Harjit S. Sajjan, Minister of International Development and Minister responsible for the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada, demonstrated Canada's support for local and regional priorities, including climate change, disaster preparedness and response, gender equality, justice sector reform, COVID-19 response, and food security. Canada is committed to the full implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and accelerating progress across the SDGs through the Decade of Action. Minister Sajjan announced a total of $127.75 million for three Canadian-funded projects, including a $750,000 allocation for the Climate Resilience Execution Agency of Dominica (CREAD), a $12-million allocation for the Social Justice project (So-JUST) for Jamaica, and a $45-million allocation to the Pan-American Health Organization (PAHO) and a $70-million allocation to UNICEF.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Canadian government committed $127.75 million for three projects in the Caribbean, focusing on climate resilience, gender equality, and access to COVID-19 vaccines.
  • The Climate Resilience Execution Agency of Dominica (CREAD) received a $750,000 allocation, bringing Canada's total funding to the project to over $3.7 million.
  • The Social Justice project (So-JUST) for Jamaica received a $12-million allocation, aimed at improving access to justice services.
  • The Pan-American Health Organization (PAHO) and UNICEF received $45 million and $70 million, respectively, to support vaccine equity and access to healthcare.
  • Minister Sajjan reiterated Canada's support for Small Island Developing States and improved access to finance.
  • He visited the Regional Security System (RSS) and the Barbados Department of Emergency Management, participating in discussions on regional disaster management.
  • In Jamaica, the Minister celebrated 60 years of the Canada-Jamaica diplomatic and development partnership and met with women parliamentarians to discuss the establishment of the women's parliamentary caucus.

Statistics:

  • $127.75 million committed by the Canadian government for three Caribbean projects.
  • $750,000 allocation for the Climate Resilience Execution Agency of Dominica (CREAD).
  • $3.7 million in total funding to the Climate Resilience Execution Agency of Dominica (CREAD).
  • $12-million allocation for the Social Justice project (So-JUST) for Jamaica.
  • $45-million allocation to the Pan-American Health Organization (PAHO).
  • $70-million allocation to UNICEF.
  • 60 years of Canada-Jamaica diplomatic and development partnership.

Sources:

  • Government of Canada news release.

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