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Do you have a source for this?
This report states that the only years that Canada did not contribute to UNRWA were from 2013 to 2015 (so three years). I haven't been able to find anything suggesting the rationale for the lack of funding during those years. |
https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/unr...ored-1.3852779
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The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees, also known as UNRWA, lost federal funding in 2010 amid allegations it was tied too closely to Hamas, considered a terrorist organization by Canada and others.
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."I'm horrified," said Conservative foreign affairs critic Peter Kent, who said there is ample proof that "massive amounts" of UN aid have been redirected to support Palistinian military efforts against Israel.
"We have abundant evidence that UNRWA is part of the problem."
The government says the money will be accompanied by "enhanced due diligence," including a "very robust oversight and reporting framework" that includes regular site visits and anti-terrorism provisions.
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David Cape, chair of the Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs, said his group respects the need to provide humanitarian aid to the region, but nonetheless has "serious reservations" about the UN agency in question and its alleged Hamas ties.
"Hamas is notorious for diverting funds and materials provided by the international community intended for humanitarian aid to terrorist purposes," Cape said in a statement.
"We have communicated our concerns about UNRWA's accountability and neutrality to the government, and we appreciate both the government's acknowledgement of these concerns and the measures Canada has now put into place to ensure meaningful accountability and oversight."
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This article states Canada cut off funding in 2010 because of ample proof of massive amounts of money redirected to military efforts.
Article dated 2016, when Canada resumed funding.