USAID chaos reveals crossroad for Canada’s foreign-aid funding

Foreign aid cuts in the U.S. could provide 'fodder' for a Canadian government to go down a similar path, says international assistance expert Liam Swiss.
Ahmed Hussen
International Development Minister Ahmed Hussen and Global Affairs Canada are currently 'assessing the situation' following the USAID freeze.

Foreign aid stakeholders and experts are urging Canada to fill the gaps being created by the United States halting global financial support, but questions loom over whether Ottawa’s commitment to international assistance is also tailing off.

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