Canada
Support for Mine Action
In 2018, Canada contributed C$13.6 million (US$11.3 million)[1] to mine action projects in six countries.
The majority of its contribution went to Iraq and Syria, both receiving more than US$3 million each—representing 58% of Canada’s total funding—while Afghanistan and Ukraine also received substantial funds.
Contributions by recipient: 2018[2]
|
Recipient |
Sector |
Amount (C$) |
Amount (US$) |
|
Iraq |
Clearance and risk education |
4,102,103 |
3,430,713 |
|
Syria |
Clearance and risk education |
3,852,856 |
3,222,260 |
|
Afghanistan |
Various |
3,000,000 |
2,508,991 |
|
Ukraine |
Clearance and risk education |
1,638,217 |
1,370,090 |
|
Sri Lanka |
Clearance |
898,101 |
751,109 |
|
Lao PDR |
Risk education |
78,700 |
65,819 |
|
Total |
13,569,977 |
11,348,982 |
From 2014–2018, Canada’s support to mine action totaled more than C$67.5 million (US$54 million), with an average yearly contribution of C$13.5 million (US$10.8 million). In comparison, Canada provided C$84.3 million (US$80.6 million) during the previous five-year period from 2009–2013.
Summary of contributions: 2014–2018[3]
|
Year |
Amount (C$) |
Amount ($) |
% change from previous year ($) |
|
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 |
|
2014 |
8,462,841 |
7,663,534 |
-4 |
|
Total |
67,534,010 |
53,952,372 |
[1] Average exchange rate for 2016: C$1.1957=US$1. US Federal Reserve, “List of Exchange Rates (Annual),” 2 January 2019.
[2] Mine Ban Treaty Article 7 Report, Form J, 30 April 2019; and Convention on Cluster Munitions Article 7 Report, Form I, April 2019 .
[3] See previous Monitor reports.