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Cooperation Canada and Canadian Humanitarian and International Development Organizations Welcome Prime Minister Carney and Incoming Government

Cooperation Canada and Canadian Humanitarian and International Development Organizations Welcome Prime Minister Carney and Incoming Government

by | Apr 29, 2025 | Finance, Global Leadership, News, Statement

We congratulate Prime Minister Carney on winning the 2025 federal election and welcome the new government.

We welcome the commitment to a strengthened role for Canada on the world stage. We look forward to contributing to a forward-looking, robust and coherent foreign policy that leverages development as a key pillar of global engagement, alongside diplomacy, defence and trade.

We understand that economic concerns—including affordability and U.S. tariffs—will shape the immediate priorities of the new government. These challenges are real and urgent. However, Canada cannot afford to turn inward. Our global engagement is vital to our economic resilience, our security, and our international credibility.

We are encouraged by Prime Minister Carney’s commitments to international cooperation, including to humanitarian assistance, and continued leadership on gender equality, climate change and human rights.

At a time when others are retreating, Canada has the opportunity to reaffirm its position as a proactive, solutions-driven global actor. The evolving nature of global crises demands an agile, efficient and inclusive international cooperation system and financial architecture that can tackle global challenges. It must prioritize the resilience and needs of the most vulnerable communities around the world.  It should support security, sustainability, equity and prosperity.

We stand ready to offer insights and solutions to the government on how to deliver values-driven and effective international assistance that maximizes impact, leverages Canadian expertise and shapes our collective future.

“In these challenging times, Canada has an unprecedented opportunity to lead with compassion and purpose,” said Kate Higgins, Cooperation Canada’s CEO. “As host of the G7 in 2025, Canada stands at a pivotal moment. This is our chance to step up and reaffirm our leadership on the world stage,” she said. “Canadian organizations look forward to working with the government and Canadian and global partners to create lasting solutions that address the world’s most pressing challenges and leverage strategic opportunities for influence and impact.”

 

Signatory organizations

Acted Canada
AidWatch Canada
Alberta Council for Global Cooperation
Alongside Hope – Auprès de l’espoir
Alternatives
Association québécoise des organismes de coopération internationale (AQOCI)
Atlantic Council for International Cooperation – Conseil atlantique pour la coopération internationale
Bigger Than Our Borders – Au-delà de nos frontières
British Columbia Council for International Cooperation (BCIC)
Canadian Association for Global Health – Association canadienne pour la santé mondiale
Canadian Feed The Children
Canadian Foodgrains Bank – Banque canadienne de grains
Canadian Network for Neglected Tropical Diseases (CNNTD) – Réseau canadien pour les maladies tropicales négligées (RCMTN)
CARE Canada
CAUSE Canada
Centre d’études et de coopération internationale (CECI)
Children Believe
Coady Institute, St. Francis Xavier University
CODE
Collaboration Santé Internationale
Crossroads International – Carrefour International
Cuso International
Development & Peace – Caritas Canada
Développement international Desjardins
Digital Opportunity Trust
Doctors of the World – Médecins du monde
Equality Fund – Fonds égalité
Farm Radio International – Radios rurales internationales
Fondation Paul Gérin-Lajoie
Food for the Hungry (FH) Canada
Grandmothers Advocacy Network – Mouvement de soutien des grands-mères
Habitat for Humanity Canada – Habitat pour l’humanité
Humanitarian Coalition – Coalition humanitaire
Humanité & Inclusion Canada
International Bureau for Children’s Rights (IBCR) – Bureau international des droits des enfants (BIDE)
International Centre for Human Rights Education (Equitas) – Centre international d’éducation aux droits humains (Equitas)
International Justice Mission Canada
Islamic Relief Canada – Secours islamique Canada
Jane Goodall Institute of Canada
KAIROS Canada
Kentro Christian Network
Lawyers Without Borders Canada – Avocats sans frontières Canada
Manitoba Council for International Cooperation
Mennonite Central Committee Canada – Comité central mennonite du Canada
Northern Council for Global Cooperation
Ontario Council for International Cooperation
Opportunity International Canada
Oxfam Canada
Oxfam-Québec
Plan International Canada
Presbyterian World Service & Development
Resilient Societies – Société résilientes
Results Canada – Résultats Canada
Right To Play International
Save the Children Canada – Aide à l’enfance Canada
SOCODEVI
Solidarité Union Coopération (SUCO)
Trade Facilitation Office Canada – Bureau de promotion du commerce Canada
The United Church of Canada – Église unie du Canada
UPA Développement international
VIDEA
WaterAid Canada
World Accord – International Development Agency
World Hope International Canada
World Vision Canada – Vision mondiale Canada
World University Service of Canada (WUSC) – Entraide universitaire mondiale du Canada (EUMC)

International Assistance in the 2025 Federal Election Platforms

International Assistance in the 2025 Federal Election Platforms

by | Apr 24, 2025 | Finance, News, Statement

As outlined in our Open Letter to Leaders, economic concerns—including affordability and U.S. tariffs—are understandably shaping this election, as well as the priorities of the next government. These challenges are real and urgent. However, Canada cannot afford to turn inward. Our global engagement is vital to our economic resilience, our security, and our international credibility.

Canadians have consistently championed global cooperation, international assistance, and human rights—not just as ideals, but as central to our own well-being and prosperity, and a strategic investment in our collective future.

As the election approaches, Cooperation Canada has reviewed quantified commitments in the election platforms on international assistance. This is what they say.

  • The Liberal Party commits to supporting the poorest and most vulnerable in times of crisis by maintaining the international humanitarian assistance budget at no less than $800 million per year.
  • The Conservative Party commits to cut foreign aid to hostile regimes and global bureaucracies. Cuts would reduce the aid budget by approximately one-third, with annual cuts amounting to $2.8 billion by year four.
  • The Bloc Québécois and the New Democratic Party commit to boost international aid funding to 0.7 per cent of Canada’s Gross National Income. This would approximately double Canada’s international assistance envelope.

Cooperation Canada is committed to working with the next government and all federal parties to advance a values-driven, effective international cooperation and assistance agenda that delivers results, and strengthens our shared future.

Cooperation Canada’s AEDIJ Strategy and Action Plan First Annual Progress Report

Cooperation Canada’s AEDIJ Strategy and Action Plan First Annual Progress Report

by | Apr 23, 2025 | News, Organizational Effectiveness, Publications

Cooperation Canada has published its first progress report on the Anti-Racism, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Justice (AEDIJ) Strategy and Action Plan (2023–2026).

Rooted in solidarity, social justice, and continuous learning, the report shares key milestones, ongoing challenges, and our commitment to embedding AEDIJ principles across every aspect of our work.

Drawing on feedback from staff, board members, and our wider network, it reflects our shared efforts to build a more inclusive and equitable international cooperation sector.

Learn more about our AEDIJ journey!

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2025 C7 Communiqué

2025 C7 Communiqué

by | Apr 17, 2025 | Finance, Global Leadership, News, Publications

As the 2025 C7 Summit drew to a close, one message stood out with unmistakable clarity: the world is at an inflection point—and the G7 cannot afford to stand still.

Decades of international cooperation have brought progress and prosperity, yet rising isolationism, escalating conflicts, the climate emergency and deepening inequality are threatening to undo this hard-won progress. These converging crises are creating a more unstable world—one that puts everyone at risk, including the G7 countries.

The Civil 7 Communiqué, endorsed by civil society partners from across the globe, calls on G7 leaders to recognize that there can be no security and no just economic progress without global cooperation.

At the heart of every policy decision must be people—their dignity, security, and future. The G7 is not merely a forum for dialogue; it must be a driver of meaningful action and a champion of global solidarity.

We urge G7 leaders to engage seriously with the C7’s recommendations and commit to building a more just, equitable and sustainable world—for everyone.

Read the full Communiqué, available now on the Civil 7 website.

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2024 International Cooperation Futures forum Report

2024 International Cooperation Futures forum Report

by | Mar 31, 2025 | News, Publications

The 2024 International Cooperation Futures forum brought together 400+ participants, from civil society, academia, government and international organizations, to explore ways to address global challenges and create positive change. Held from October 8-10, 2024 at Ottawa’s National Arts Centre, located on the unceded and unsurrendered territory of the Anishinaabe Algonquin Nation, the forum catalyzed innovative ideas, strategic discussions and collaborations across sectors and regions.

Read the full post-forum report now!

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