Mr. Bergeron, in the funding allocated to international aid, $200 million is set aside each year for special cases, specifically to enhance support in response to a humanitarian crisis when it occurs. For example, in 2022‑23, Canada spent $1.3 billion on humanitarian assistance. At Global Affairs Canada, our budget for humanitarian assistance is $609 million a year. These amounts are added up every year.
On May 6th, 2024. See this statement in context.