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Canadian aid workers warn ‘catastrophic’ USAID halt puts Ottawa’s projects in limbo

  • Canada's aid sector warns of catastrophic suffering due to the U.S. Agency for International Development's funding freeze, affecting numerous Canadian projects and millions globally.
  • Kate Higgins, head of Cooperation Canada, stated that the impact is catastrophic, forcing many Canadian programs to shut down, including emergency medicine and hunger relief.
  • International Development Minister Ahmed Hussen expressed Ottawa's deep concern over the loss of USAID's leadership, which risks decades of progress in fighting global issues.
  • Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly indicated that the U.S. Withdrawal from foreign aid could empower adversaries like China and Russia in the developing world.
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Irish IndependentIrish Independent

Brendan O’Shea: Why Donald Trump’s USAid cuts will be catastrophic for the world’s most vulnerable

In under a month, Donald Trump has caused consternation among aid agencies, companies and governments after a salvo of rapid-fire executive orders.

·Ireland
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Global NewsGlobal News

Canadian charities ask Ottawa to fill ‘catastrophic’ gaps left by USAID - National

Numerous Canadian projects are in limbo as the world's largest aid funder freezes funding, and it's unclear what will happen to millions of dollars Ottawa had sent to USAID.

·Toronto, Canada
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La PresseLa Presse

International development: US decision will have a "disabling" impact

Canada's humanitarian aid sector is preparing for cataclysmic problems around the world and is asking Ottawa to help fill gaps as Washington slows down the activities of the United States Agency for International Development.

·Montreal, Canada
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The Globe & MailThe Globe & Mail
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Canadian aid workers warn ‘catastrophic’ USAID halt puts Ottawa’s projects in limbo

The aid coalition Cooperation Canada says millions of people are being abruptly cut off from life-saving supplies

·Canada
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National ObserverNational Observer

Canadian aid workers warn 'catastrophic' USAID halt jeopardizes Ottawa's projects

Canada's aid sector is bracing for cataclysmic suffering worldwide, and is asking Ottawa to help fill gaps as Washington winds down the U.S. Agency for International Development.

·Canada
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CBC NewsCBC News

Foreign aid agency USAID in crisis as Trump, Musk move to shut it down

The Trump administration and billionaire ally Elon Musk moved to shutter an agency that provides crucial aid to fund education and fight starvation overseas, sparking a showdown with congressional Democrats who blasted the effort as illegal and vowed a court fight.

·Canada
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CBC News broke the news in Canada on Tuesday, February 4, 2025.
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