Foreign Aid ( Canada's Role in the World)

Canada's International assistance spending has increased by how much in 2020 and 2021?

The international assistance spending has increased by 27% to $8.4 billion in 2021, up from $6.6 billion in 2020.

Who were the largest recipients in 2021? 

Afghanistan (178 million),  Ethiopia(140 million), Lebanon (123 million), South Sudan(115 million) and Mali (109 million).

Who has benefited from the generosity of canadians over the years?

In 2001, the USA was affected by the events of 9/11 and Gander. In 2015/2016, Syria sent 30k refugees to canada. Ukraines were invaded by Russians in 2022/2023. 2020 to 2022, the world celebrated COVAX.

International assist accounts for approximately how much percent of 2021 federal budget spending?  How significantly up is it from last year's budget expenditure? 

Approximately 1.6% of 2021’s federal budget, up by 1% from 2020.