How women are helping deliver a healthier, polio-free world
Canada’s Feminist International Assistance Policy invests in empowering women, and addressing barriers to ensure girls and boys have equal access to critical services.
Defence over diplomacy spotlighted in Liberal budget, with modest initial spending on foreign service reform
The government’s spending plan will add $664.4-million exclusively to GAC, while billions more have been allocated for the Canadian Forces over the next 20 years.
With the world’s attention on Gaza and Ukraine, another conflict rages on forgotten
We are failing the people of Sudan, who have displayed remarkable resilience in the face of tremendous violence.
U.S. election preoccupies Canada’s top 50 foreign influencers as feds’ focus gets pulled from Asia strategy
Current and former senior government officials, past diplomats, and insiders weigh in on who has influence over Canadian foreign policy for The Hill Times‘ annual list.
Canada’s foreign policy must carry Brian Mulroney’s legacy into the future
Many of the actions taken by Mulroney during his time as prime minister speak to the international development challenges we face today.
New Saint Kitts and Nevis envoy wants to see Canada-CARICOM trade talks relaunched
In a wide-ranging interview, Saint Kitts and Nevis High Commissioner Samuel Berridge talks Canada-Caribbean trade, sustainable development, and visa-free travel to Canada.
Canada left to ‘write a cheque’ with few other options to respond to worsening Haiti crisis, says conflict mediation expert
While announcing $123-million in additional funds to address the situation in Haiti in the 2023-24 and 2024-45 fiscal years, Global Affairs Canada is taking nearly $30-million to target the crisis off the books at the end of March.
Will Canada support changes to international law on gender persecution?
Putting legal weight behind the push for the Taliban to recognize the human rights of women and girls is one step towards accountability for its crimes.
‘Absolutely the wrong direction’: feds respond to calls for more money for foreign ministry with budget cuts
Global Affairs Canada will be subject to three fiscal years of mounting cuts of $118-million in 2024-25, $179-million in 2025-26, and $243-million in 2026-27, according to the latest main estimates.
Minister Hussen needs to reverse his UNRWA decision, or resign, or both
It is essential for International Development Minister Ahmed Hussen to unequivocally reaffirm Canada’s dedication to humanitarian aid in Gaza, and clearly state that charities partnering with UNRWA can proceed with their vital work.
