If you’ve been following the polls in this election campaign, you know they’ve been anything but stable. One week, the Liberals are surging. The next, the Conservatives regain ground. So how should we make sense of it all?
After spending time in Canada this year, I’ve come to appreciate just how unpredictable Canadian politics can be. Former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s resignation earlier this year signaled a turning point. With Pierre Poilievre’s Conservatives leading the polls for months, a change...
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Here’s your first opportunity to take action as a member of our insider election e-newsletter! This week we are urging you to email your local candidates asking them to prioritize trade diversification with Africa.
Instructions:
Visit elections.ca
Type in your postal code in ‘My Voter Information’
Click ‘Who are the candidates in my electoral district’
This will reveal all the candidates running in your riding and their websites where you can find their email addresses
Copy/paste the email template below (inserting each candidate’s name) in...
Public opinion in Canada has been on the move in 2025. Voter priorities are shifting quickly, and this election is evolving right alongside them. Political experts agree that the final outcome may come down to just a handful of highly competitive ridings! Even polling in those could change before Canadians head to the polls on April 28.
So, what exactly is a battleground riding?
These are electoral districts where two or more candidates are in a tight race, meaning voters in...
It is election season in our beautiful country. Whatever your political leaning, this is a great time to step up and get more involved!If you support a specific candidate, get involved in their campaign, build connections and relationships. If they win, it will help when you push the Government of Canada to invest in economic opportunities and healthier lives in Africa.If you want to stay non-partisan and discreet, you can still step up in other ways! Let's take a...
Did you know in 2022, Canada’s total trade with Africa was approximately CAD 20.7 billion, with both exports and imports growing over the years.
The United States leads the G7 countries in trade with Africa by a significant margin.
Germany and France follow closely behind, with trade focused on machinery, chemicals, and energy.
Did you know Canada primarily exports goods to Africa, with key sectors including mineral resources, agricultural products, machinery, and aerospace technology.
Canada’s exports to Africa are centered around natural resources,...
The seats in the House of Commons have been empty since January 6, when Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced he would be stepping down and temporarily pausing parliamentary work. But unlike the quietness on Parliament Hill – our collective voice is more important now than ever.
We are right at the edge of seeing some big changes in Canadian leadership. On March 6, a new leader of the current Liberal government will be chosen. This will automatically dub them the...
After years of anticipation, Minister Melanie Joly finally unveiled her long-awaited Canada-Africa Strategy: A Partnership for Shared Prosperity and Security. This landmark document sets out a vision for strengthening Canadian economic, diplomatic, and security ties with Africa. Framed around five pillars, the strategy aims to:
Deepen diplomatic engagement
Expand economic cooperation
Tackle poverty and drive sustainable development
Strengthen peace and security partnerships
Advance shared global priorities
It’s a step forward, but does it go far enough? Let’s dive in!
A Strategy Long Overdue
For decades, Canada’s approach...
My name is Mohamed Khalil Larhrib. I’m one of the newest members of the ONE team, and I want to share some of my personal motivations in our fight to ensure Canada invests our fair share in Gavi!
In Morocco, where I come from, people say, “Health is everything.” I saw this firsthand as a child, watching mothers wait in long lines at vaccination centers, holding their infants close, determined to protect them. That image stayed with me. Years later,...
On Monday, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced that he will step down as soon as a new Liberal leader is chosen. To allow time for this, the Governor General granted his request to pause the work of Parliament until March 24. This is a big moment for Canada as we prepare for new leadership and important responsibilities, including hosting world leaders at the G7 summit in Kananaskis later this year. Now, that G7 will be hosted by a new...
This summer, supporters of ONE, Results, Grandmothers' Advocacy Network, and more are encouraging their political representatives to sign an Open Letter to the Prime Minister.
The letter calls on Canada to pursue global policies built on development and prosperity.
Specifically, these Canadians are pushing for an ambitious Canada Africa Strategy, and fair share pledges to GAVI and the International Development Association. The text of the Open Letter can be found below:
Right Honourable Justin TrudeauPrime Minister of CanadaOffice of the Prime Minister80...