On April 3, Prime Minister Mark Carney stated, "my government will not cut foreign aid." Just seven months later, his first budget broke that promise.
Here are the top three things you need to know:
There’s a lack of transparency, but it looks like there is a $2.7B cut to foreign aid
Investments in global health are being targeted for cuts, despite the fact they are the most effective investments
The budget talks about trade diversification but does not mention the region...
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Thanks to a game-changing new drug, the race to end HIV and AIDS might finally be approaching the finish line. And the longer Canada warms the bench, the more our chance to lead slips away.
Lenacapavir is a long-acting HIV treatment developed, funded, and approved in the U.S. earlier this year. It was recently granted to the Global Fund to bring to vulnerable communities all over the world. It has almost 100% efficacy at...
If leadership is a song, it needs a steady drumbeat. This week’s G7 Summit missed a beat—but we can still get back on rhythm.
Held in Alberta, just like in 2002, many hoped this year’s gathering would echo former Prime Minister Jean Chrétien’s legacy of meaningful global leadership on Africa. But instead of bold ideas or lasting partnerships, the world’s most powerful economies turned inward, at a time when the continent with the greatest potential was barely mentioned.
Africa is not...
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...
Africa is bursting with potential. It’s home to the world’s youngest and fastest-growing population, with energy and ambition that could reshape the global economy. By 2030, Africa’s combined GDP is expected to soar past $3 trillion, creating incredible opportunities for trade, innovation, and investment.
For Canada, this is the moment to act. The African market is ready for bold partnerships that drive mutual growth. Whether it’s in clean technology, financial systems, or infrastructure, Canada can bring expertise to the table...
"One of the saving graces in this budget, is the fact that Canada increased our support to the ACT-Accelerator, which helps get Covid tests, treatments, supplies, and more to people in the most need. This should be celebrated, but the Government must address the combined crisis of COVID, Ukraine, and the economic aftershocks rippling through African and other developing countries. We need to increase investments to tackle all these crises at the same time, rather than just focusing on...