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International Development

Mark Carney
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. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA | October 29, 2025
Secretary of State for International Development Randeep Sarai told a parliamentary committee Canada plans to do more development work in countries where it is also looking to increase trade. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA | October 29, 2025
News | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA | October 29, 2025
Secretary of State for International Development Randeep Sarai told a parliamentary committee Canada plans to do more development work in countries where it is also looking to increase trade. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY ONOME AKO | October 27, 2025
Mark Carney
Prime Minister Mark Carney has said Canada is willing to join a multilateral mission to enforce peace in the enclave. That same willingness must now extend to enforcing humanitarian access.  The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY ONOME AKO | October 27, 2025
Opinion | BY ONOME AKO | October 27, 2025
Mark Carney
Prime Minister Mark Carney has said Canada is willing to join a multilateral mission to enforce peace in the enclave. That same willingness must now extend to enforcing humanitarian access.  The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY ANDY HARRINGTON | October 16, 2025
Mark Carney
During the federal election, Prime Minister Mark Carney promised his government would not cut foreign aid, saying the Liberal vision is one of Canadian leadership and being 'generous" and 'effective in our support of those who are most vulnerable around the world.' The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY ANDY HARRINGTON | October 16, 2025
Opinion | BY ANDY HARRINGTON | October 16, 2025
Mark Carney
During the federal election, Prime Minister Mark Carney promised his government would not cut foreign aid, saying the Liberal vision is one of Canadian leadership and being 'generous" and 'effective in our support of those who are most vulnerable around the world.' The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY MEREDITH PRESTON MCGHIE | September 10, 2025
Foreign Minister Anita Anand. The world doesn’t need more dealmakers. It needs bridge builders, willing to invest in the often difficult work of pluralism, writes Meredith Preston McGhie. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY MEREDITH PRESTON MCGHIE | September 10, 2025
Opinion | BY MEREDITH PRESTON MCGHIE | September 10, 2025
Foreign Minister Anita Anand. The world doesn’t need more dealmakers. It needs bridge builders, willing to invest in the often difficult work of pluralism, writes Meredith Preston McGhie. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY SELAH GETAHUN | September 3, 2025
Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand, left, Immigration Minister Lena Metlege Diab, and Industry Minister Mélanie Joly. A strategic implementation plan for Canada’s Africa Strategy requires co-ordination across multiple departments including Global Affairs, Immigration, Innovation, and Finance, writes Selah Getahun. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY SELAH GETAHUN | September 3, 2025
Opinion | BY SELAH GETAHUN | September 3, 2025
Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand, left, Immigration Minister Lena Metlege Diab, and Industry Minister Mélanie Joly. A strategic implementation plan for Canada’s Africa Strategy requires co-ordination across multiple departments including Global Affairs, Immigration, Innovation, and Finance, writes Selah Getahun. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
Feature | BY SHRUTI SHEKAR | June 6, 2018
CARICOM envoys celebrated their 45th anniversary celebration on May 31 at the Chateau Laurier. Pictured from left are Alvin Smith, high commissioner of the Bahamas; Clarissa Riehl, high commissioner of Guyana; Yvonne Walkes, high commissioner of Barbados; Sherry Tross, high commissioner of St. Kitts and Nevis; Janice Miller, high commissioner of Jamaica; Andre Liautaud, ambassador of Haiti; and Garth Chatoor, high commissioner of Trinidad and Tobago. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
Feature | BY SHRUTI SHEKAR | June 6, 2018
Feature | BY SHRUTI SHEKAR | June 6, 2018
CARICOM envoys celebrated their 45th anniversary celebration on May 31 at the Chateau Laurier. Pictured from left are Alvin Smith, high commissioner of the Bahamas; Clarissa Riehl, high commissioner of Guyana; Yvonne Walkes, high commissioner of Barbados; Sherry Tross, high commissioner of St. Kitts and Nevis; Janice Miller, high commissioner of Jamaica; Andre Liautaud, ambassador of Haiti; and Garth Chatoor, high commissioner of Trinidad and Tobago. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
Opinion | BY STEPHEN J. RAPP | June 6, 2018
The Kutupalong refugee camp near Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh, home to thousands of Rohingya from Myanmar, pictured in November 2017. UK DFID photograph courtesy of Russell Watkins
Opinion | BY STEPHEN J. RAPP | June 6, 2018
Opinion | BY STEPHEN J. RAPP | June 6, 2018
The Kutupalong refugee camp near Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh, home to thousands of Rohingya from Myanmar, pictured in November 2017. UK DFID photograph courtesy of Russell Watkins
Opinion | BY FARRAH KHAN | June 6, 2018
The equivalent of a garbage truck full of plastics enters our oceans every minute, writes Greenpeace's Farrah Khan. The Hill Times photograph by Kristen Shane
Opinion | BY FARRAH KHAN | June 6, 2018
Opinion | BY FARRAH KHAN | June 6, 2018
The equivalent of a garbage truck full of plastics enters our oceans every minute, writes Greenpeace's Farrah Khan. The Hill Times photograph by Kristen Shane
Opinion | BY SIMON O’CONNELL | June 4, 2018
Ana, middle, who lives Putumayo, Colombia, aspires to be either a doctor or a dancer. Photograph by Miguel Samper, courtesy of Mercy Corps
Opinion | BY SIMON O’CONNELL | June 4, 2018
Opinion | BY SIMON O’CONNELL | June 4, 2018
Ana, middle, who lives Putumayo, Colombia, aspires to be either a doctor or a dancer. Photograph by Miguel Samper, courtesy of Mercy Corps
Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | May 30, 2018
Bob Rae, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's special envoy to Myanmar, holds a press conference in Ottawa on April 3 to release his final report on the humanitarian and security crisis in Myanmar. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | May 30, 2018
Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | May 30, 2018
Bob Rae, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's special envoy to Myanmar, holds a press conference in Ottawa on April 3 to release his final report on the humanitarian and security crisis in Myanmar. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY CHARELLE EVELYN | May 30, 2018
Anna Neistat, senior director of research for Amnesty International, says Canada should be paying more attention to human rights abuses in the U.S. and Ukraine. Photograph courtesy of Amnesty International
News | BY CHARELLE EVELYN | May 30, 2018
News | BY CHARELLE EVELYN | May 30, 2018
Anna Neistat, senior director of research for Amnesty International, says Canada should be paying more attention to human rights abuses in the U.S. and Ukraine. Photograph courtesy of Amnesty International
Opinion | BY DAVID MORLEY | May 29, 2018
Canada ranks 25th out of 41 rich countries in child well-being, according to a study from UNICEF. The organization is rallying Canadians under the hashtag, #8MillionActions, to join the conversation on how the country can improve the lives of children. Photograph courtesy of UNICEF Canada
Opinion | BY DAVID MORLEY | May 29, 2018
Opinion | BY DAVID MORLEY | May 29, 2018
Canada ranks 25th out of 41 rich countries in child well-being, according to a study from UNICEF. The organization is rallying Canadians under the hashtag, #8MillionActions, to join the conversation on how the country can improve the lives of children. Photograph courtesy of UNICEF Canada
Feature | BY SHRUTI SHEKAR | May 23, 2018
Tunisian Ambassador Mohamed Torjemane presented his credentials last October for his first posting to Canada. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Feature | BY SHRUTI SHEKAR | May 23, 2018
Feature | BY SHRUTI SHEKAR | May 23, 2018
Tunisian Ambassador Mohamed Torjemane presented his credentials last October for his first posting to Canada. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY JOHN GRUETZNER | May 17, 2018
The sprawling Kutupalong refugee camp near Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh, as seen in November. As of that time, more than 623,000 mainly Rohingya people had arrived in the camp since Aug. 25, fleeing violence and religious persecution in Myanmar. U.K. Department for International Development photograph by Russell Watkins
Opinion | BY JOHN GRUETZNER | May 17, 2018
Opinion | BY JOHN GRUETZNER | May 17, 2018
The sprawling Kutupalong refugee camp near Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh, as seen in November. As of that time, more than 623,000 mainly Rohingya people had arrived in the camp since Aug. 25, fleeing violence and religious persecution in Myanmar. U.K. Department for International Development photograph by Russell Watkins
Opinion | BY PRATEEK AWASTHI | May 11, 2018
International Development Minister Marie-Claude Bibeau arrives at Question Period on April 24. Through grants, loans, equity, and other innovative financing mechanisms, Canada can support early-stage social enterprises led by women and youth, who are considered too risky for most investors, in low-income countries, where investors concerned about receiving a quick return are unwilling to go, writes Prateek Awasthi. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY PRATEEK AWASTHI | May 11, 2018
Opinion | BY PRATEEK AWASTHI | May 11, 2018
International Development Minister Marie-Claude Bibeau arrives at Question Period on April 24. Through grants, loans, equity, and other innovative financing mechanisms, Canada can support early-stage social enterprises led by women and youth, who are considered too risky for most investors, in low-income countries, where investors concerned about receiving a quick return are unwilling to go, writes Prateek Awasthi. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY JULIA SáNCHEZ | May 2, 2018
Environment and Sustainable Development Commissioner Julie Gelfand on April 24 issued an audit report on Canada’s preparedness to implement the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY JULIA SáNCHEZ | May 2, 2018
Opinion | BY JULIA SáNCHEZ | May 2, 2018
Environment and Sustainable Development Commissioner Julie Gelfand on April 24 issued an audit report on Canada’s preparedness to implement the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY BAYAN YAMMOUT | April 27, 2018
When a conflict or a natural disaster occurs, education is often the first service to be interrupted and the last to be resumed. Girls are almost 2.5 times more likely than boys to be out of school, writes UNICEF Canada ambassador Bayan Yammout, centre. Photograph courtesy of UNICEF Canada
Opinion | BY BAYAN YAMMOUT | April 27, 2018
Opinion | BY BAYAN YAMMOUT | April 27, 2018
When a conflict or a natural disaster occurs, education is often the first service to be interrupted and the last to be resumed. Girls are almost 2.5 times more likely than boys to be out of school, writes UNICEF Canada ambassador Bayan Yammout, centre. Photograph courtesy of UNICEF Canada