Madam Chair, the COVID-19 pandemic has had a devastating impact on already vulnerable people around the world, from refugees and other displaced people being unable to protect themselves and remain socially distanced, to access challenges faced by humanitarian workers, to challenges in delivering assistance amidst ongoing conflict and security heightened by restrictions on movement. Increases in gender-based violence have also been a major concern.
How has Canada adapted our approach during the pandemic to continue helping vulnerable people who are facing humanitarian crisis?