From compassion to complacency: Canada’s dangerous retreat from global aid
The U.S.’s recent actions illustrate the stark consequences of blanket cuts; for just Action Against Hunger Canada’s programs, it will result in more than five million children in conflict zones losing access to crucial nutrition services.
Will Canada’s Africa strategy bring it out of the shadows?
The days of the Canadian government channelling development funds through American and European institutions or hiding behind them should be numbered. The Africa strategy should mark the beginning of a new era, one where Canada is visible, humble and deeply engaged in Africa.
In Charlevoix, G7 ministers chose domestic audiences over taking message to the world
German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock was the lone top diplomat to take the stage at the press theatre at the G7 foreign ministers’ meeting as she took the strongest stand in defence of Canada’s sovereignty.
Italy’s top diplomat says ‘not my job’ to condemn Trump’s annexation threats as Germany takes tougher stand
G7 foreign ministers were reluctant to directly condemn U.S. President Donald Trump over his threats to annex Canada.
G7 foreign ministers avoid explicit support for Canada as Trump doubles down
Trade wars and annexation threats overshadow G7 co-operation at the gathering of top diplomats.
‘No money, no fanfare’: questions loom over scope of belated Africa strategy
Not having any cabinet ministers on hand to release the plan suggests the government doesn’t view it as a priority, says NDP MP Heather McPherson.
Premiers send ‘strong message’ in D.C., but defusing Trump’s tariff bomb a big hurdle, say observers
Canada’s premiers made their way to the White House for a meeting with senior advisers to the U.S. president on Feb. 12.
USAID chaos reveals crossroad for Canada’s foreign-aid funding
Foreign aid cuts in the U.S. could provide ‘fodder’ for a Canadian government to go down a similar path, says international assistance expert Liam Swiss.
The next Liberal leader must do right by Palestinians
The next Liberal leader can do right by Canadians who want to do right for Palestinians.
Canada can help improve the lives of the world’s children
Canada has a chance to help transform millions of children’s lives by supporting a new treaty to expand the right to free public education to include free pre-primary and free secondary school for all children.
