Trudeau pledges more funding for reproductive health services worldwide
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau made several not-too-subtle references to the American president Tuesday as he pledged to gradually increase international aid for women’s health to $1.4 billion annually, with half dedicated to ensuring women have access to safe abortions and reproductive-health services worldwide.
Canada will increase funding for women’s health services worldwide from the current $1.1 billion to $1.4 billion by 2023.
The increase includes raising to $700 million from $400 million the amount dedicated to sexual and reproductive health.
Trudeau made the announcement at a major global conference on gender equality in Vancouver, saying Canada is stepping up with money where other countries have retreated.