Canada must stop being passive in the interest of eradicating TB: readers
With the next United Nations high-level meeting occurring this September, Canada cannot ignore the world’s deadliest infectious disease. Tuberculosis (TB) kills around 1.5 million people annually. Centuries ago, TB killed both the rich and poor alike; however, economic inequality has caused it to become a disease of poverty. With more than 25 vaccines developed for […]
Tuberculosis is a global emergency, and rich nations should treat it as such
The science to develop a new vaccine is available. A lack of funding is all that hinders progress on health equity.
Canada has the fiscal ability to loan more to Africa, Asia, Latin America, and the Caribbean
Why keep something you don’t need when there are others who can use it? When the International Monetary Fund issued the special drawing rights (SDR) to countries to use as emergency funds in the case of national crises, low- and middle-income countries received an amount vastly disproportionate to their financial need. Canada is well aware of […]
Lack of care and response for contractors who worked on Canadian projects in Afghanistan is unacceptable
The Afghan nationals who helped Canadian efforts in Afghanistan are at risk, and Canada is bound to them. The lack of care and urgency displayed in this process is not only a disservice, it also tarnishes Canada’s reputation as a leader in humanitarian aid.
Boluarte’s government committed to dialogue, writes Peru’s envoy to Canada
Re: “Canada must suspend arms exports to Peru and speak out against lethal racism,” (The Hill Times, June 5), written by Marina Navarro, Ketty Nivyabandi, and France-Isabelle Langlois. Please allow me to clarify some statements made in this opinion column. After former president Pedro Castillo’s message to the nation on Dec. 7, which was regarded […]
Harjit Sajjan: see no evil, hear no evil, speak no evil
Whether at defence or international development, Harjit Sajjan has failed to distinguish himself, writes Nelson Wiseman.
Canada has provided support to Cuba for decades, but more can be done
Since the Cuban Revolution, Canada has taken a different policy approach than the United States, but more help is needed now when the pandemic’s lingering effects are magnified by American sanctions.
NDP plans humanitarian exemption amendment for bill easing aid restrictions
While Public Safety Minister Marco Mendicino says Bill C-41 strikes the right balance between security and humanitarian access, NDP MP Heather McPherson says it does not.
Canada’s backtrack on foreign aid in Budget 2023 signifies its shrinking role as a global health and development leader
The lack of new funding for international development assistance in Budget 2023 is especially notable when it comes to foreign aid supporting vulnerable women and girls.
MPs blame Tory Genuis for stalling House Foreign Affairs Committee reproductive health study
MPs say the work on the 12-member Foreign Affairs Committee has slowed to a crawl due to the filibustering of one lone member: Garnett Genuis.
