October 16, 2024 The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, and the Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister of International Development today issued the following statement following recent events in the Middle East:

The Government of Canada has just announced that donations will be MATCHED in support of relief efforts in Lebanon.

October 9, 2024 - Ottawa, Ontario - Global Affairs Canada

Ottawa, 9 October 2024 -- As the humanitarian situation in Lebanon continues to deteriorate rapidly --with more than 2,000 people killed, more than 9,800 injured and an estimated one million people fleeing violence--the Humanitarian Coalition, comprised of 12 of Canada's largest aid organizations [including Islamic Relief Canada], has launched an urgent appeal for donations to respond to the escalating humanitarian needs.

BURLINGTON, ON, Sept. 29, 2024 With Lebanon facing its deadliest days in decades amidst the massive escalation of Israeli airstrikes, Islamic Relief Canada staff has arrived in Lebanon to help with relief efforts.

September 26, 2024 Ottawa, Ontario

September 23, 2024 Recent escalations of the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon are highly damaging for regional security and risk spiraling out of control into a much wider regional conflict.