Strong Partnerships, Stronger Canada. A Snapshot of Cooperation Canada’s 2026 Pre-Budget Submission

This snapshot summarizes Cooperation Canada’s 2026 Pre-Budget Submission, calling on the federal government to protect Canada’s decades-long investment in international assistance. It presents three core recommendations: safeguarding $5.5 billion annually for poverty reduction-focused ODA, protecting humanitarian assistance at $962.7 million per year, and ensuring trade-related ODA complies with Canada’s development legislation. The submission argues that international assistance is both a lifeline for communities and a strategic investment in Canada’s economic resilience, security, global influence, and long-term partnerships.