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Scott Walter

Scott is the executive director at CODE, a Canadian international development organization that uniquely focuses on advancing literacy and education in some of the world's regions in greatest need.

Sajjan’s mandate offers welcome focus on education in Canada’s international development policy

With its December release of new minister mandate letters, the Trudeau government built on the directions and goals previously stated in the November Speech

Opinion | BY SCOTT WALTER | January 5, 2022

Minister of International Development Harjit Sajjan holds a media availability after being sworn into the post on Oct. 26, 2021, after serving as defence minister since 2015. As expected, Sajjan's December mandate letter sets his priority as supporting developing countries in their fight against COVID-19, including supporting their health systems and economic recovery, writes Scott Walter. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Sajjan’s mandate offers welcome focus on education in Canada’s international development policy

Opinion | BY SCOTT WALTER | January 5, 2022

With its December release of new minister mandate letters, the Trudeau government built on the directions and goals previously stated in the November Speech

Sajjan’s mandate offers welcome focus on education in Canada’s international development policy

Opinion | BY SCOTT WALTER | January 5, 2022

With its December release of new minister mandate letters, the Trudeau government built on the directions and goals previously stated in the November Speech

Minister of International Development Harjit Sajjan holds a media availability after being sworn into the post on Oct. 26, 2021, after serving as defence minister since 2015. As expected, Sajjan's December mandate letter sets his priority as supporting developing countries in their fight against COVID-19, including supporting their health systems and economic recovery, writes Scott Walter. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Minister Bibeau’s Sierra Leone visit highlights need to invest in quality education

This past Saturday, Sept. 8, International Literacy Day was celebrated around the world with the theme ‘literacy and skills development,’ reminding us all that

Opinion | BY SCOTT WALTER | September 11, 2018

Minister Bibeau’s Sierra Leone visit highlights need to invest in quality education

Opinion | BY SCOTT WALTER | September 11, 2018

This past Saturday, Sept. 8, International Literacy Day was celebrated around the world with the theme ‘literacy and skills development,’ reminding us all that

Minister Bibeau’s Sierra Leone visit highlights need to invest in quality education

Opinion | BY SCOTT WALTER | September 11, 2018

This past Saturday, Sept. 8, International Literacy Day was celebrated around the world with the theme ‘literacy and skills development,’ reminding us all that

Canada should make education a core theme in aid policy

No nation will achieve gender equality without quality education. Economic development and education similarly go hand in hand, as does educating a nation and

Opinion | BY SCOTT WALTER | June 6, 2016

Canada should make education a core theme in aid policy

Opinion | BY SCOTT WALTER | June 6, 2016

No nation will achieve gender equality without quality education. Economic development and education similarly go hand in hand, as does educating a nation and

Canada should make education a core theme in aid policy

Opinion | BY SCOTT WALTER | June 6, 2016

No nation will achieve gender equality without quality education. Economic development and education similarly go hand in hand, as does educating a nation and