What do humanitarians see when we look back over 2023?
We’ve seen some gains to improve the humanitarian system so that in the future, fewer people will need our help, but we feel the Canadian government can and should do more.
Political will and departmental culture change needed to reform foreign service, says Senate committee chair
The current fiscal constraints underpinning the federal government clash with a new report calling for a reinvestment in Canada’s foreign service.
Temporary Israel-Hamas truce unlikely to pave way for longer ceasefire, say foreign policy experts, as hostage-prisoner exchange begins
Canada’s two priorities during this temporary ceasefire should be to evacuate citizens, and to provide humanitarian aid, says expert Thomas Juneau. But ‘there’s no scope’ for Canada to become a mediator.
Canada muted as Sudan humanitarian crisis mounts
Canada isn’t alone in being accused of ignoring the conflict in Sudan, as much of the world’s focus is pulled to the ongoing Israel-Hamas war.
Canadian funding for Haiti ‘just as good’ as boots on the ground, says Bahamian envoy
In a wide-ranging interview Bahamian High Commissioner V. Alfred Gray talks about the first Canada-CARICOM summit, hope for Haiti’s future, and the battle against climate change.
Canada charts formal course for CARICOM engagement
The Canada-CARICOM strategic partnership paves the way for annual meetings between foreign ministers and senior officials.
Empowering girls with local solutions
As the leading donor to the Global Financing Facility, Canada plays a vital role by recognizing and supporting locally led development as the path to sustainable gender equality in health.
Women peace-builders: an investment Canada cannot afford to overlook
Investing in women peacebuilders is not just a moral and effective thing to do, it’s a good financial investment we cannot afford to overlook. The returns are vital and invaluable for all of us and for the planet.
More clarity needed on Canada’s engagement plan with Africa, say advocates and experts
Some are calling on the federal government to combine its plans for African engagement into a comprehensive strategy.
Canada can do more to address lack of funding and attention on Rohingya crisis in Myanmar
Stranded in refugee camps and apartheid villages, the Rohingya have been abandoned by the international community while other issues took priority.
