Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau takes part in the first working session of the G20 leaders summit in Nusa Dua, Bali, Indonesia on Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick
BADUNG, Indonesia – Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is announcing funding for developing countries to improve their infrastructure and make COVID-19 vaccines.
At the G20 summit in Indonesia, Trudeau says the private sector needs to help governments abroad build schools and hospitals.
He is pledging $750 million in financing for infrastructure projects in Asia, administered by a Crown corporation.
It’s largest chunk of funding announced so far as the Liberals gradually roll out their Indo-Pacific strategy.
Trudeau is also announcing $80 million for global health systems, with most of the funding helping countries prevent pandemics and respond to them.
The funding will also support projects that help developing countries manufacture COVID-19 mRNA vaccines.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published Nov. 15, 2022.
