Guest post by Elizabeth Smith, Canadian Red Crosser
ICRC president Peter Maurer, left, with Canadian Red Cross President and CEO Conrad Sauvé, right.
On an official visit to Canada, ICRC president Peter Maurer met with Canadian Red Cross staff at the national office in Ottawa on Thursday afternoon, where he talked about the evolving role of humanitarian work amidst complex conflicts around the world.
Mr. Maurer also spoke of the need for agility and flexibility in responding to the changing landscape, and the importance of collaborating with national societies such as the Canadian Red Cross.