Canada announces USD 2 Mn for landmine clearance

Canada announces USD 2 Mn for landmine clearance

The government of Canada has announced a fund of USD 2 million for the landmine clearance activities in Sri Lanka.Canadian Minister of Foreign Affairs François-Philippe Champagne and Minister of International Development Karina Gould yesterday released a statement reaffirming Canada’s commitment to the Ottawa Convention by announcing $8.3 million to support mine-affected communities.