Afghanistan Aid

• Liberal bill that would unblock Afghan aid clears Senate, set to become law

  The passage of the bill by both chambers of Parliament comes more than a year after many of Canada's allies issued exemptions for aid workers in their own terrorism laws.

  Politics

  Jun 15, 2023
  
• House sends bill that would unblock Afghan aid to Senate, which has concerns

  The House of Commons' passage of Bill C-41 comes more than a year after many Canadian allies issued exemptions in their terrorism laws for aid workers.

  Politics

  Jun 12, 2023
  
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• Aid groups say they have found ‘loopholes’ in Canada’s terror laws to help Afghans

  Canada is far behind its allies in changing its laws or issuing a waiver so that citizens can deliver aid without falling afoul of such laws.

  Canada

  Apr 19, 2023
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• Ottawa’s fix for unblocking Afghanistan aid creates more barriers, MPs tell minister

  Public Safety Minister Marco Mendicino says Canada will not issue a blanket exemption to terrorism laws for humanitarian workers as allies have done, saying it risks abuse.

  Canada

  Apr 17, 2023
• How are Canada’s terror rules impacting Afghanistan aid? Senate to investigate

  Conservative Sen. Salma Ataullahjan has persuaded her colleagues on the upper chamber's human rights committee to hold hearings next month on the rules.

  Canada

  Nov 29, 2022
• Ottawa trying to find ways to help Afghanistan without aiding Taliban: Lametti

  Opposition parties and humanitarian groups are accusing Ottawa of dragging its feet, while Canada's allies found exemptions months ago.

  Canada

  Oct 5, 2022
• Islamic countries pledge humanitarian aid to Afghanistan, warn of ‘chaos’

  "Unless action is taken immediately, Afghanistan is heading for chaos," Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan told a meeting of foreign ministers in Islamabad.

  World

  Dec 19, 2021
• Afghanistan’s banking system on verge of ‘colossal’ collapse: UN

  The U.N. Development Programme (UNDP) said the economic cost of a banking system collapse - and consequent negative social impact - "would be colossal."

  World

  Nov 22, 2021