Canada’s next government must stand up for humanity
This election is a chance for Canada to reaffirm its role as a global leader in restoring human dignity for the most vulnerable people across the world.
Canada can be a leader in women’s health in South Sudan
The East African nation has one of the highest maternal mortality rates globally, with 1,223 deaths per 100,000 live births in 2020, compared to Canada’s 11.
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.
