Q-613 , 45th Parliament, 1st session May 26, 2025, to present

With regard to the funding for the Crisis Pool Quick Release Mechanism under the Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development, as referenced in the Supplementary Estimates (B), 2025-26, and all funding provided through this mechanism since its creation: (a) what is the purpose, mandate, and operational function of the Crisis Pool Quick Release Mechanism; (b) how much funding has been allocated, committed, and spent through this mechanism each year since its creation; (c) what are the details of all expenditures made through this mechanism, including the (i) amount, (ii) date of the expenditure, (iii) recipient organization or company, (iv) purpose or activity funded; (d) were any third-party contractors, service providers, or implementing partners engaged through this mechanism, and, if so, what are the details, including (i) the name of the provider, (ii) the amount of the contract, (iii) the date and duration, (iv) whether the contract was awarded competitively or sole-sourced; and (e) which government official or position at the Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development is responsible for oversight and decision-making regarding this funding?