Another round of consultations on Canada’s Africa ‘approach’ extends two-year wait for rethink
What was once a ‘strategy’ for African engagement and later a ‘framework,’ is now being billed as an ‘approach.’
Canada should renew Charlevoix Declaration at G7 in Italy, lasting impact on children worldwide: letter writer
Did you know that more children were killed in just over four months of conflict in Gaza than in four years of wars worldwide combined? This tragic reality underscores the urgent need to protect children in emergencies. As Canada prepares to host the G7 summit in 2025, we have a critical opportunity to champion their […]
Children are most vulnerable group affected by conflict, national disaster: letter writer
Children are among the most vulnerable groups to be affected by conflict and national disaster. From impacts to health care, nutrition, and education, children suffer in fundamental ways, unable to cope and recover on their own. This is a very real and present concern. With great unrest across the globe, including in Gaza, Haiti, and Sudan, […]
How women are helping deliver a healthier, polio-free world
Canada’s Feminist International Assistance Policy invests in empowering women, and addressing barriers to ensure girls and boys have equal access to critical services.
Defence over diplomacy spotlighted in Liberal budget, with modest initial spending on foreign service reform
The government’s spending plan will add $664.4-million exclusively to GAC, while billions more have been allocated for the Canadian Forces over the next 20 years.
With the world’s attention on Gaza and Ukraine, another conflict rages on forgotten
We are failing the people of Sudan, who have displayed remarkable resilience in the face of tremendous violence.
U.S. election preoccupies Canada’s top 50 foreign influencers as feds’ focus gets pulled from Asia strategy
Current and former senior government officials, past diplomats, and insiders weigh in on who has influence over Canadian foreign policy for The Hill Times‘ annual list.
Canada’s foreign policy must carry Brian Mulroney’s legacy into the future
Many of the actions taken by Mulroney during his time as prime minister speak to the international development challenges we face today.
New Saint Kitts and Nevis envoy wants to see Canada-CARICOM trade talks relaunched
In a wide-ranging interview, Saint Kitts and Nevis High Commissioner Samuel Berridge talks Canada-Caribbean trade, sustainable development, and visa-free travel to Canada.
Canada left to ‘write a cheque’ with few other options to respond to worsening Haiti crisis, says conflict mediation expert
While announcing $123-million in additional funds to address the situation in Haiti in the 2023-24 and 2024-45 fiscal years, Global Affairs Canada is taking nearly $30-million to target the crisis off the books at the end of March.
