Tuesday’s federal Budget contained a modest increase to Canada’s investment in humanitarian assistance. This was welcomed by Canadian civil society organizations, and was especially good to see, given the very concerning recent cuts to foreign aid by other G7 countries such as France and the UK.
Click here to read further analysis, and comments from International Development Minister Ahmed Hussen and NDP foreign affairs and international development critic Heather McPherson.
12, 12, 2024
In a recent article, Professor William G. Moseley argues that in order to address Africa's food security problems, African agriculture needs to be de-colonialized. He puts forward agroecology as a... Read more
15, 11, 2024
“A group of governments, multilateral development banks, UN agencies, and some of the world’s largest philanthropic organizations are announcing expanded efforts and increased coordination and... Read more
19, 07, 2024
"Africa’s growing debt problem risks reversing decades of progress, pushing millions of people into poverty, and setting off political instability.... Fortunately, it’s a problem with... Read more
19, 04, 2024
Tuesday’s federal Budget contained a modest increase to Canada’s investment in humanitarian assistance. This was... Read more
27, 12, 2022
"The United Nations Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights... states that the right to food is indispensable for the fulfillment of other human rights. ...Since human rights... Read more
Apr 06, 2025
Such good news! In a landmark moment for the global movement to protect the rights of older people, the UN Human Rights Council has adopted a resolution to establish an intergovernmental working... Read more
Mar 30, 2025
“Cutting aid is not just a failure of moral leadership; it is a strategic miscalculation. Failing to address poverty, instability, health crises, human rights violations and gender inequalities... Read more
Mar 23, 2025
“I think the most important thing is to become aware of the TB crisis. This is a crisis that has been unfolding over decades, and when crises unfold in slow motion, we often don’t pay much attention... Read more