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...