QUESTION PERIOD — Global Affairs
Conflict in Sudan
November 25, 2025
I appreciate this opportunity.
Senator Moreau, in the style of Senator Miville-Dechêne, since 2023, Sudan has been entangled in a bloody war between government and rebel forces, neither elected by the Sudanese people. Both armies sanction the killings of civilians and the use of sexualized violence as a weapon of war. This civil war is devastating all of Sudan’s 18 provinces, disabling at least 70% of hospitals. Sudan is now the world’s largest humanitarian crisis, with about 24.8 million people needing life-saving assistance.
Canada has extended special immigration measures and allocated approximately $75 million in assistance.
Senator Moreau, can you please assure this chamber —
Thank you, Senator McPhedran.
Unfortunately, you did not have time to finish your question. It was quite difficult for me because your voice is stronger than mine, but unfortunately, I was unable to understand your question. Maybe in your supplementary question, I’ll see what assurance I can give you by answering both your principal and supplementary questions.
Thank you so much for the opportunity. The question I asked was to assure this house that the aid is actually reaching the Sudanese people who are suffering. On this first day of the “16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence,” could you report back whether Canadian aid is actually reaching and helping survivors of gender-based violence?
On both questions, I will raise the issue with the minister to see how we make sure that the aid is actually reaching the proper destination. I will get back to you on both of your questions, Senator McPhedran, as soon as I can.
