Canada Eases Syria Sanctions and Pledges $84M for Humanitarian Aid

Ottawa announces temporary sanction relief and expanded diplomatic efforts to support Syria's transition following Assad's fall.

Canada will ease sanctions on Syria for six months, allowing financial transactions to support democratization, stabilization, and humanitarian aid.
The Canadian government pledged $84 million in new humanitarian funding to address urgent needs, including food, water, and health services.
Stefanie McCollum, Canada’s ambassador to Lebanon, has been appointed as the non-resident ambassador to Syria to enhance diplomatic engagement.
The interim Syrian government faces scrutiny over reports of civilian killings, with over 1,500 deaths in recent outbreaks of violence this month.
Canada emphasizes the importance of de-escalation, national reconciliation, and protecting the rights of Syria's ethnic and religious minorities.