Civil Society, Civic Space & Democracy Policy Brief & Highlights Profiling the Canadian International Cooperation Sector: Analyzing Trends From 2015 to 2023 Prepared for Cooperation Canada by Brian Tomlinson — June 2026 / Resource Centre / Civil Society, Civic Space & Democracy / Profiling the Canadian International Cooperation Sector: Analyzing Trends From 2015 to 2023 This document provides a high-level overview of key trends, findings and insights from thestudy Mapping the Composition of Canada’s International Cooperation Sector. It is intendedas an accessible entry point for readers seeking a snapshot of the sector’s size, composition,funding patterns, thematic priorities, geographic footprint and emerging trends. The findings presented here are drawn from a more comprehensive technical report, whichcontains detailed methodology, analytical frameworks, data limitations and in-depth analysisfor each topic area. Throughout this summary, references are provided to relevant sections ofthe full report for readers wishing to explore specific findings in greater detail. Together with the Atlas platform, this summary aims to support learning, reflection andevidence-informed discussion about Canada’s international cooperation sector. Readers areencouraged to consult the full report for additional context, methodological detail and a morecomprehensive examination of the findings.