Hon. Tracy Muggli: Senator Moreau, according to the World Health Organization, there were 1,348 attacks on health facilities in 2025, resulting in nearly 2,000 deaths. That is more than double the previous year.

Michael Lawson, from Médecins Sans Frontières, believes that there is an increasing willingness by some countries to deliberately strike medical infrastructure and humanitarian operations. This is a clear violation of international law. Canada has long been a champion in the promotion of peace and security. In fact, we co-sponsored United Nations Security Council Resolution 2286 in 2016 to strengthen protections for medical care in conflict zones.

May 3 is the 10-year anniversary of Resolution 2286.

With that in mind, could the government provide an update on work to advance and uphold protections for medical and humanitarian personnel in conflict zones, particularly amongst our traditional allies?

Hon. Pierre Moreau (Government Representative in the Senate): As you are aware, senator, I cannot speculate on whether the minister will make a statement, but I can certainly raise this upcoming date with her. The Canadian government has consistently called upon all states and parties, including its traditional allies, to respect international law and to take all measures to protect civilian casualties.

Canada co-sponsored Security Council Resolution 2286 in 2016, along with more than 80 other states, and its commitment to the protection of all medical personnel in armed conflicts and to facilitating safe and unimpeded passage for medical personnel and supplies is unwavering.

Canada advanced protections set out in the UN Security Council Resolution 2286 in three ways: by pressuring all parties to respect international humanitarian law, by supporting and funding the International Criminal Court and by funding trusted partners that deliver life-saving health care and protection services in conflict zones —

The Hon. the Speaker: Thank you, Senator Moreau.

Senator Muggli: Senator Moreau, you may not be aware of whether the minister will make a statement, but I encourage you to please take forward a strong suggestion that we should be reaffirming Canada’s commitment to the protection of medical and humanitarian personnel in conflict zones.

Senator Moreau: I will certainly do so, Senator Muggli. I do want to underline that as recently as April 15, Canada provided $94 million for humanitarian and medical assistance to experienced and trusted partners in Sudan, South Sudan and Chad.