International aid agencies ask for more money in letter to Freeland ahead of budget

Canada\u0027s international aid agencies are asking Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland to increase the country\u0027s foreign assistance contributions.

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The 2023 budget is expected to be tabled sometime this spring, though a date has not yet been formally announced. Higgins said investing in international assistance is the “smart thing to do and it’s the right thing to do.” “It also gives Canada diplomatic and foreign policy leverage by matching our words to solid investments in actions,” she said.

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