Development Finance & Policy Submissions “My government will not cut foreign aid.” Submission by Cooperation Canada to the Pre-Budget Consultations in Advance of the Fall 2025 Budget Cooperation Canada urges maintaining $10.6B in foreign aid for global stability & prosperity in their Fall 2025 budget submission. Read key recommendations. / Resource Centre / Development Finance & Policy / “My government will not cut foreign aid.” Submission by Cooperation Canada to the Pre-Budget Consultations in Advance of the Fall 2025 Budget Cooperation Canada’s submission for the Fall 2025 budget consultations urges the government to maintain Canada’s Official Development Assistance (ODA) at $10.6 billion. This investment will promote global stability, security, and prosperity. The submission also suggests enhancing ODA effectiveness by prioritizing poverty eradication and aligning regional strategies with broader foreign policy goals.