Canada’s foreign aid overseer revealed a $7 million humanitarian relief package for Caribbean nations affected by Hurricane Melissa. Randeep Sarai, secretary of state for international development, specified that $5 million would be allocated for emergency response and healthcare services. Additionally, $2 million was designated for the United Nations World Food Program to aid in distributing essential supplies to Jamaica.
Sarai emphasized Canada’s readiness to deploy emergency resources from its stockpile through the Red Cross upon request from the impacted countries. Ottawa is focused on addressing immediate necessities while also committing to supporting the Caribbean in the post-disaster recovery phase following the devastating Category 5 hurricane, which resulted in numerous fatalities in Jamaica, Cuba, and Haiti.
Canada has previously funded initiatives to assist countries like Jamaica in preparing for natural disasters through emergency strategies and logistics. Furthermore, efforts are underway to enhance global institutions to enable Caribbean nations to invest in climate-resilient infrastructure.
The government’s announcement of the $7 million aid package for hurricane-ravaged countries was made by Randeep Sarai, alongside Minister of Foreign Affairs Anita Anand, demonstrating solidarity with the affected Caribbean communities.
