Harjit Sajjan
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Canada’s upcoming wildfire season could be worse than last year, Sajjan warnsWildfires were a key topic during two days of meetings in Ottawa between provincial, territorial and federal emergency response ministers that wrapped up Wednesday.CanadaFeb 21
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Canada considering options for national emergency response agency: SajjanAfter a record-breaking wildfire season, Canada's Emergency Preparedness Minister Harjit Sajjan said it is clear some kind of federal co-ordination agency is required.CanadaDec 15, 2023
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Without ‘the luxury of time,’ B.C. premier promises new task force on climate disastersThe task force will provide advice on volunteer recruitment, work with First Nations and front-line workers and ensure support for evacuees is more accessible, the premier said.FireSep 11, 2023
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Smoke aids B.C. fire fight, but officials warn about impact of California hurricaneHurricane Hilary is expected to bring 20 kilometre per hour winds moving east across the province, with gusts up to 40 kilometres per hour.FireAug 21, 2023
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National help being sent to the Okanagan for fires; cadet camp opens doors to evacueesCanada's Minister of Emergency Preparedness Harjit Sajjan the federal government has been closely monitoring the situation in B.C.'s Interior.FireAug 20, 2023
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Almost $6M in federal funds to bolster First Nations clean energy projects in B.C.Harjit Sajjan says the funding shows Canada is committed to working with First Nations to help them grow their economy and take advantage of opportunities in the technology sector.EnvironmentJun 1, 2023
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Ottawa downgrades long-delayed Africa policy despite criticismFor at least a year, the Liberals have promised an Africa strategy that would outline Canada's relationship with dozens of countries.CanadaMay 17, 2023
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Canada speeding rollout of $71M in aid for Sudan, region as violence continuesFunds will flow through agencies of the United Nations and the Red Cross, as well as non-governmental organizations, to provide basic food, water and health services.WorldMay 3, 2023
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Ottawa might reverse scaling back foreign aid if economy rebounds, Sajjan says'The stronger our economy, the more we can do around the world,'' International Development Minister Harjit Sajjan said after the budget called for a 15% drop in aid funding.CanadaApr 7, 2023
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International Development Minister Sajjan talks federal budget in Kelowna, B.C.Sajjan made the comments at Kelowna’s new zero-emissions vehicle systems manufacturer, Hexagon Purus.CanadaApr 4, 2023
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