Canada has a role to play in linking global democracy movements, says activist
The path forward for democracy promotion is being reimagined in face of U.S. cuts to agencies that drove initiatives for decades.
Foreign aid by triage, with human survival at stake
America’s retreat on global humanitarian assistance has undermined every aspect of delivery, including logistics and infrastructure, and means the support will focus almost entirely on emergency response.
Why Canada must act now to uphold refugee protection and stability
The absence of peace continues to drive people from their homes on a massive scale across the world. In Sudan, more than 12 million people have fled violence, the largest displacement crisis in the world today.
‘Diseases do not recognize borders’: U.S. decision to leave WHO ignores reality of how diseases spread, says Liberal MP Powlowski
Both the MP, a practising physician, and infectious disease specialist Dr. Isaac Bogoch warn that progress made in reducing the prevalence of various diseases, including HIV, could stall.
Senate committee casts doubt on feds’ ability to move on Africa strategy without new funds, calls for action plan
The Africa strategy was released last March without any new funding or timelines attached. In the months since its release, the Senate Foreign Affairs Committee still has questions about how that’s viable.
Senate’s Africa report exposes Canada’s strategic blind spot
The question is no longer whether deeper engagement with Africa makes sense. Parliament has answered that. The question now is whether Canada is prepared to act with the consistency, seriousness, and confidence that true partnership requires.
Foreign aid is not charity, but an investment in stability and peace
A credible Canadian approach would protect budgets for nutrition and food security, maintain support for regions facing hunger, and place human rights at the centre of decision-making.
Canada’s G7 leadership: the ambition is there, but is the budget?
Instead of acknowledging the moral imperative of reducing global inequality, the government has chosen to further cut an already paltry foreign aid budget by $2.7-billion over the next four years.
Did Canada’s G7 presidency ever emerge from the Trump shadow?
Canada’s G7 presidency was more about convening than setting a thematic agenda, says foreign policy observer Adam Chapnick.
Canada’s foreign aid budget cuts hurt global health
The $2.7-billion cut places Canada’s reputation in jeopardy on the world stage, and will leave the most vulnerable to simply fend for themselves.
