Canada Condemns USAID Shutdown as Reckless Foreign Aid Retreat
The Trump administration’s dismantling of USAID, the U.S. Agency for International Development, has sparked deep concern from Canada. This action involves the removal of nearly all USAID staff and the freezing of all funding, jeopardizing billions of dollars in international projects and decades of progress in global health, development, and humanitarian aid. Canada, a long-time partner of USAID, will continue its foreign aid initiatives, but the loss of USAID’s significant resources represents a severe setback for international efforts. The shutdown has already halted crucial health programs and left vital supplies stranded, prompting the international aid community to scramble to mitigate the devastating consequences.
John Q. Hosedrinker