Canada
Support for Mine Action
In 2019, Canada contributed C$11.2 million (US$8.7 million)[1] to mine action projects in eight countries as well as global activities.
The majority of its contribution went to Iraq and Colombia, receiving US$4.4 million and US$1.8 million respectively—representing 71% of Canada’s total funding.
Contributions by recipient: 2019[2]
|
Recipient |
Sector |
Amount (C$) |
Amount (US$) |
|
Iraq |
Clearance and risk education |
5,818,419 |
4,384,972 |
|
Colombia |
Capacity-building, clearance, and risk education |
2,369,901 |
1,786,043 |
|
Global |
Advocacy |
1,100,000 |
829,000 |
|
Afghanistan |
Various |
1,000,000 |
753,636 |
|
Syria |
Clearance and risk education |
718,309 |
541,344 |
|
Ukraine |
Clearance and risk education |
250,000 |
188,409 |
|
Cambodia |
Risk education and victim assistance |
169,198 |
127,513 |
|
Sri Lanka |
Clearance and risk education |
94,901 |
71,521 |
|
Lao PDR |
Risk education |
78,700 |
59,311 |
|
Total |
11,599,428 |
8,741,749 |
From 2015–2019, Canada’s support to mine action totaled more than C$70 million (US$55 million), with an average yearly contribution of C$14 million (US$11 million). In comparison, Canada provided C$71.3 million (US$70 million) during the previous five-year period from 2010–2014.
Summary of contributions: 2015–2019[3]
|
Year |
Amount (C$) |
Amount (US$) |
% change from previous year (US$) |
|
2019 |
11,599,428 |
8,741,749 |
-23 |
|
2018 |
13,569,977 |
11,348,982 |
+4 |
|
2017 |
14,167,739 |
10,911,690 |
-18 |
|
2016 |
17,550,628 |
13,252,758 |
+23 |
|
2015 |
13,782,825 |
10,775,408 |
+41 |
|
Total |
70,670,597 |
55,030,587 |
N/A |
Note: N/A=not applicable.
[1] Average exchange rate for 2019: C$1.3269=US$1. US Federal Reserve, “List of Exchange Rates (Annual),” 2 January 2020.
[2] Mine Ban Treaty Article 7 Report, Form J, 11 June 2020.
[3] See previous Monitor reports.