The Honourable Chrystia Freeland, Minister of Foreign Affairs, and the Honourable Maryam Monsef, Minister of International Development and Minister for Women and Gender Equality, issued a statement regarding Hurricane Dorian.
“An airport engineering specialist is now in Nassau as part of two Regional Rapid Needs Assessment Teams led by the Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency (CDEMA). As they gain access to the hardest-hit areas, these assessment teams will help provide a clearer picture of the storm’s impact on the affected populations and their associated needs. Two additional Canadian officials are arriving in Nassau today to provide added capacity and expertise as well as support to Canadians.”
Canada also announced up to $500,000 in emergency assistance to support experienced humanitarian organizations. Canada’s contribution will support the efforts of humanitarian partners to respond quickly to needs once assessments are completed of those communities most affected by the disaster.
The Government of Canada remains in close contact with all its partners in the Caribbean and stands ready to continue to respond as needed and appropriate.
Original source: GA Canada
Published on 04 September 2019
