February 22, 2025 - Ottawa, Ontario - Global Affairs Canada
The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced that Omar Alghabra, Canada’s Special Envoy for Syria, will visit Egypt, Jordan and Lebanon from February 22 to 27, 2025, to consult with a range of stakeholders, including government officials, subject matter experts, regional actors and international partners, on promoting inclusive governance and the protection of human rights in Syria.
During his trip, Special Envoy Alghabra
will also exchange views on how Canadian efforts can best support the immediate delivery of humanitarian assistance to Syria. He will reiterate Canada’s commitment to contribute to a peaceful and inclusive political transition in Syria and to support the Syrian people as they rebuild a Syria in which all citizens, regardless of gender, ethnicity, religion, or background, can live with dignity and security.Quotes
“As Canada’s Special Envoy for Syria, I am eager to engage with key partners and members of Syrian society to assess how Canada can support Syrians in their efforts to forge a peaceful and inclusive political transition.”
- Omar Alghabra, Special Envoy for Syria
Quick facts
On January 13, 2025, Canada announced $17.25 million in funding for humanitarian assistance to address the urgent needs of the people in Syria. The funding will be delivered through experienced humanitarian partners and help provide clean water and food; protection services, including for the prevention and mitigation of and response to gender-based violence; sanitation and hygiene services; and health services.
In 2024, Canada provided nearly $50 million in funding for humanitarian assistance in Syria.
Since 2016, Canada has committed more than $4.7 billion in funding for Syria and countries hosting refugee populations (Iraq, Jordan and Lebanon). This funding includes significant humanitarian, development and stabilization assistance.
Since fall 2015, Canada has resettled more than 100,000 Syrian refugees.
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