Canada
Support for Mine Action
In 2016, Canada contributed C$17,550,628 (US$13,252,758)[1] to mine action projects in five countries.
The majority of its contribution went to Afghanistan—representing 46% of Canada’s total funding—while Iraq and Colombia also received substantial funds.
In March 2017, Canada pledged new funding to support risk education, clearance, and capacity-building activities in Ukraine (C$3.9 million/US$2.9 million), as well as clearance operations in Iraq (C$2 million/US$1.5 million) and Sri Lanka (C$1.9 million/US$1.4 million).[2]
Contributions by recipient: 2016[3]
|
Recipient |
Sector |
Amount (C$) |
Amount (US$) |
|
Afghanistan |
Various |
8,000,000 |
6,040,927 |
|
Iraq |
Clearance |
4,513,425 |
3,408,159 |
|
Colombia |
Clearance |
3,235,000 |
2,442,800 |
|
Ukraine |
Various |
1,232,817 |
930,920 |
|
Sri Lanka |
Clearance |
569,386 |
429,952 |
|
Total |
|
17,550,628 |
13,252,758 |
From 2012–2016, Canada’s support to mine action totaled C$54.7 million (US$46.4 million), with an average contribution of C$11million (US$9 million). This is well below the C$164.5 million (US$155 million) provided by Canada during the previous five-year period from 2007–2011.[4]
Summary of contributions: 2012–2016[5]
|
Year |
Amount (C$) |
Amount (US$) |
% change from previous year ($) |
|
2016 |
17,550,628 |
13,252,758 |
+23 |
|
2015 |
13,782,825 |
10,775,408 |
+41 |
|
2014 |
8,462,841 |
7,663,534 |
-4 |
|
2013 |
8,181,468 |
7,943,173 |
+17 |
|
2012 |
6,762,110 |
6,765,493 |
-60 |
|
Total |
54,739,872 |
46,400,366 |
|
[1] Average exchange rate for 2016: C$1.3243=US$1. US Federal Reserve, “List of Exchange Rates (Annual),” 4 January 2017.
[2] Government of Canada, “Canada's support for demining efforts,” 3 April 2017. Exchange rate for April 2017: C$1.3437=US$1. US Federal Reserve, “Foreign Exchange Rates (monthly),” 1 June 2017.
[3] Mine Ban Treaty Article 7 Report, Form J, 21 July 2017.
[4] See, Landmine and Cluster Munition Monitor, “Country Profile: Canada: Support for Mine Action,” 30 July 2012.
[5] See previous Monitor reports. Total amount of Canada support in 2015 was revised to include contributions that were not previously reported.