Submission to the Department of Finance Consultation on Official Development Assistance Prepared by Cooperation Canada, December 2022

Cooperation Canada’s submission to the Department of Finance Consultation on Official Development Assistance, focusing on alignment with the Official Development Assistance Accountability Act (ODAAA) and international human rights. It analyzes the Department’s ODA payments to various institutions like the World Bank and IMF, and assesses their impact on poverty reduction and the poor. The submission calls for greater transparency and accountability in international assistance, and addresses gender and austerity measures. The report recommends clear information on budget allocations and how development funding aligns with ODAAA tests.