Ottawa (AFP) - Canada lifted its suspension of aid to Burkina Faso on Thursday, saying it is satisfied that civilian rule has been restored after the military seized power last month.
"We are satisfied that a legitimate and accountable civil authority is leading Burkina Faso toward what we hope will be peaceful and democratic elections in 2015," International Development Minister Christian Paradis said in a statement.
He said direct financial aid to Burkina Faso as well as development assistance to its government and its institutions will be restored.
Canada provided Can$40.76 million (US$35.6 million) in aid between 2012 and 2013, according to the latest available government figures, for agriculture, entrepreneurship, women's rights, technical training and health.
On Sunday, Burkina Faso unveiled a new government lineup, led by former diplomat Michel Kafando, to steer the West African nation for a transitional period after veteran president Blaise Compaore was toppled in a wave of popular unrest last month.
The military, which had taken over in the wake of the popular revolt, however, retained powerful posts in the new interim government.
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