A Historic First and a New Global Agenda
Change is coming on the international stage, and Africa is proving itself to be a central player.
100 days from now, South Africa will be hosting the G20: one of the most influential international forums. This is generating a lot of attention, and for good reason. It will be the first ever G20 chaired by an African Member State, and we can expect it to mark a big shift in powerful conversations. Canada...
Mohamed Khalil Larhrib
The Global Fund saves lives, and supports Africa’s full potential
When you’re far from the frontlines, it’s easy to forget how smart global health investments shape the world around us. But in communities across Africa and the Global South, the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria is doing exactly that: saving lives, strengthening systems, and building the foundation for long-term prosperity.
Since the creation of the Global Fund, the organization helped save over 59 million lives. Every year, millions...
An Opportunity to Spark Growth and Economic Transformation in Africa
As geopolitics shifts and global trade tensions rise, Canada’s G7 Presidency is a unique opportunity for Canada to make its mark on the global stage, deliver a boost to the global economy and revive international cooperation. The current international financial architecture holds back Global South countries, especially those on the African continent, who are walking a financial tightrope, with cuts to foreign aid, more expensive debt, lack of access to...
With global trade shifting and Canada seeking to diversify beyond traditional partners, there is one region still flying under the radar: Africa. That needs to change.
While others are already moving, Canada is lagging behind. The European Union more than doubled its imports from Africa between 2005 and 2025. China increased its imports fivefold over the same period. But Canada? We remain stuck, with Africa accounting for just 1 percent of our exports and under 2 percent of our imports.
This...
As Canadians prepare to vote, the major political parties are (finally!) sharing their platforms to earn our trust. These documents show how the parties plans to govern and solve today’s challenges while preparing for the future. It’s also a chance to ask: who will act—not just talk—on the big issues?
After all: Actions Speak Louder!
We looked at the platforms of the Liberal Party, Conservative Party, New Democratic Party, and Bloc Québécois through the ONE lens: how do they engage with...
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...
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,...
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,...