News and Updates
Find out what Cooperation Canada has to say about the latest issues of importance to international development.
2023 National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
On September 30, 2023, Cooperation Canada will mark the third National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Our offices will be closed on October 2, 2023. We are encouraging our team, members and partners to reflect on the historic and ongoing violence committed against...
Cooperation Canada’s 2022-23 Annual Report
Cooperation Canada’s 2022-23 Annual Report is now available! This year's annual report presents the incredible work we've done in collaboration with our members on policy, advocacy and capacity building. We're also delighted to revisit some of our flagship activities...
Spotlight on Triple Nexus in Practice – Humanitarian, Development & Peace
Canadian civil society organizations (CSOs) and Global Affairs Canada (GAC) are increasingly interested in working on the Triple Nexus, or programming across humanitarian-development-peace pillars. With this in mind, Cooperation Canada has been working on a series of...
“There Is No Development Without Peace”: Perspectives from Eastern Congo
This story is part of Cooperation Canada’s Triple Nexus Spotlight Series The village of Shasha, a little to the west of Goma, Democratic Republic of the Congo, illustrates well the integration of humanitarian, development, and peace work. The rich volcanic soils in...
2023 Meeting of the Civil Society Pillar of the Community of Democracies in Panama
From July 31st to August 1st, the Civil Society Pillar (CSP) of the Community of Democracies (CoD) held its annual meeting in Panama City. The CoD is is an intergovernmental coalition committed to advance and protect democratic freedoms, strengthen democratic...
New Findings: Canadian Perspectives on ODA and Canada on the World Stage (CanWaCH)
Cooperation Canada partnered on a survey conducted by CanWaCH and the Public Opinion Research Working Group (PORWG), which showed that Canada's role on the global stage remains a clear priority for Canadians. The national poll conducted by Abacus Data found that 77...
The Future of Canada’s Engagement with Africa
In recent months, Cooperation Canada and its members have actively engaged in conversations with Global Affairs Canada and other political actors about relationships between Canada and Africa, seeking to contribute to the redefinition of the rules of our engagement...
Meeting of the Futures Initiative’s Core Advisory Group
On July 11, 2023, the members of the Core Advisory Group of the Global Cooperation Futures Initiative met to discuss progress made so far, provide feedback as well as recommendations for the next phases of the project. The Core Advisory Group is a subset of the...
Localization as Centerpiece in the 2023 OECD DAC Civil Society Days
On June 19-21, 2023, the OECD Development Assistance Committee (OECD DAC) held its Civil Society Days in Paris. This biennial forum explores challenges facing civil society and builds bridges across a diverse set of development actors to engage with one...
Workshop Reflections on The Future(s) of Humanitarian and Development Work
On June 13th, 2023, Cooperation Canada facilitated a workshop during The Humanitarian Response Network Triannual Meeting in Toronto. The workshop was one of many Cooperation Canada intends to convene under the umbrella of its Futures Initiative and aimed at prompting...
Learning Session on SOGIESC Inclusion in International Cooperation Organizations
Cooperation Canada partnered with Dignity Network Canada to present a virtual learning session on "SOGIESC Inclusion in International Cooperation Organizations" on June 14, 2023. The event featured remarks by Vaisnavi Gnanasekaran, SRHR Specialist at Oxfam Canada,...
Aid for Afghanistan Coalition Statement: The Passage of Bill C-41, An Act to Amend the Criminal Code and to Make Consequential Amendments to Other Acts
The Aid for Afghanistan Coalition welcomes the adoption of Bill C-41 as a first step in enabling Canadian aid organizations to provide crucial humanitarian assistance in Afghanistan and other similar contexts. This legislation is needed to give Canadian aid...
Civil Society Policy Recommendations and Cooperation Canada’s Engagement Ahead of the 2023 G7 Summit in Japan
The G7 is an informal grouping of advanced democracies that share values of freedom, democracy and human rights. The platform started in Paris in 1975 with six countries (France, Germany, Great Britain, Italy, Japan, and the...
Inception Workshop of the Global Cooperation Futures Initiative
On April 27, 2023, Cooperation Canada hosted the inception workshop of its Global Cooperation Futures Initiative. The initiative, launched in October 2022 with funding from the International Development Research Centre, aims to reimagine the next generation of...
Canada Must Act on the Global Hunger Crisis at the G7 Summit (HPAG)
A coalition of leading Canadian humanitarian and development organizations is urging the Government of Canada to take action on the escalating global hunger crisis as G7 foreign ministers meet April 16-18. Read our letter here
Canada and the Summit for Democracy
What is the Summit for Democracy? In December 2021, US President Joe Biden hosted a Summit for Democracy focussed on the important themes of defence against authoritarianism, fighting corruption, and respect for human rights. On March 29-30 of this year, the second...
Reacting to the 2023 Federal Budget
On April 4, 2023, Cooperation Canada organized a panel discussion to examine Canadian aid trends, reflect on the 2023 Federal Budget, which was tabled on 28 March, 2023, and discuss its connections with the global cooperation architecture. The panel, moderated by Kate...
Budget 2023 Undermines Canada’s Standing in the World as Government Backpedals on Aid Commitment, Says Coalition of NGOs
Ottawa - March 28, 2023: At a time of enormous need globally, the Canadian government has failed to deliver on its promise to increase foreign aid every year. As part of the Federal Budget 2023, the government declined to announce new investments for any international...
Canada’s 2023 SDG Roadmap
The SDG Summit planned in September 2023 will be the second SDG Summit since the adoption of the 2030 Agenda in 2015. It will mark the mid-point of the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and raise the alarm on the slow progress toward the 17...
Inaugural Meeting of the Global Cooperation Futures Initiative’s Strategic Advisory Committee
On March 10, 2023, members of the Strategic Advisory Committee of the Global Cooperation Futures Initiative met for their inaugural meeting. Through the Futures Initiative, Cooperation Canada aims to reimagine global development cooperation futures and inform the...
Cooperation Canada Statement on Auditor General of Canada Report on International Assistance in Support of Gender Equality
Today the Auditor General of Canada released the Report on International Assistance in Support of Gender Equality.The report focused on bilateral development assistance programming from 1 April 2017 to 31 March 2022, which represents an average of $3.5 billion per...
Release of the Development Co-operation Report 2023: Debating the Aid System
The 60th anniversary edition of the Development Co-operation Report takes stock of the multiple global crises that put current models of development co-operation to a radical test. The report critiques the failure to address the root causes of underdevelopment,...
ADVOCACY FOR BUDGET 2023: Where Do We Stand?
The 2023 federal budget will be tabled on 28 March, 2023. Advocates and organizations in international cooperation, and members of Cooperation Canada especially, have been working publicly and behind the scenes to send the following message to Minister Freeland and...
#AidforAfghanistan Coalition of 18 Organizations Responds to Government Plan to Amend Criminal Code
March 9, 2023 (OTTAWA) Today, the Canadian government introduced Bill C-41, amending the Criminal Code to allow Canadian aid organizations to provide humanitarian support in Afghanistan without the fear of criminal prosecution. This is a critical and important step...
An open letter to Canada’s Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland
77 Canadian international aid organizations, including Cooperation Canada, are calling on Canada's Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland to keep the promise to increase Canada’s international assistance contributions in the next Federal Budget.
Readout of the Launch of the Seventh Edition of the Progressing National SDGs Implementation Report
On February 22, 2023, the launch event was held virtually for the seventh edition of the Progressing National SDGs Implementation Report, which aims to provide useful insights and assessment of the Voluntary National Reviews (VNRs) presented at the HLPF in 2022. The...
An Alternative to Direction & Control? Response to the draft CRA guidance on grants to non-qualified donees
Canada’s charitable organizations are regulated by the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) guidance CG-002, dubbed ‘direction and control’ emanating from the Income Tax Act (ITA). Following amendments to those provisions introduced in the 2022 Federal Budget, the CRA revised...
Cooperation Canada Promotes the Strategic Importance of International Assistance to Members of Parliament
The world is facing multiple crises that compound and exacerbate each other. Canada is not immune from these crises. But Canada can be part of the solution. Because of this challenging global context, Canada must continue to invest in the type of world we want. ...
Retrospective of IDW2023 at Cooperation Canada
From February 5 to 11, Canadians celebrated from coast to coast to coast and internationally International Development Week (IDW), an annual moment to get involved in activities and celebrate their contributions to eradicating poverty and to a more peaceful,...
Launch of the Progressing National SDGs Implementation Report
A coalition of global CSOs, including Cooperation Canada, is launching this year's Progressing National SDGs Implementation report on February 22 at 9am. It is an independent analysis of reporting by UN Member States to the High-level Political Forum and reviews the...
The 2022 Cooperation Canada Awards Winners
Each year, the Cooperation Canada Awards recognizes excellence and merit in the field of international cooperation by awarding prizes to individuals or organizations that have distinguished themselves in the past year. Last February 9, with World University Service...
Kate Higgins’ Testimony Before the Standing Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Trade
Kate Higgins' Testimony Before the Standing Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Trade on Wednesday, February 8, 2023. Panel 1: from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. Good afternoon. It’s a pleasure to be here. Thank you for the opportunity to appear before...
EQUITAS Promotes the Contribution of Black People to the Progression of Human Rights
For Black History Month, Equitas will highlight the work of various Black people who have contributed to the progression of human rights and whose work has mainly contributed to the advancement of Black rights, equality, and inclusion in Canadian communities. Over...
Celebrate IDW2023 with Cooperation Canada
Every year, through International Development Week (IDW), Canadians are invited from coast to coast to coast and internationally to get involved in activities and celebrate their contributions to eradicating poverty and to a more peaceful, inclusive, and prosperous...
Join us for the 2022 Cooperation Canada Awards
The Cooperation Canada Awards recognizes excellence and merit in the field of international cooperation by awarding prizes to individuals or organizations that have distinguished themselves in the past year. Each year, Cooperation Canada recognizes outstanding...
Celebrating 3 years of Digna!
Cooperation Canada is very proud to host Digna, the Canadian Centre of expertise on PSEA, funded by Global Affairs Canada. Would you like to see some of their achievements in the last three years?Remember, there is still work to do. We must commit to maintaining PSEA...
Cooperation Canada Participates in the Department of Finance Consultation on Official Development Assistance
In December 2022, Cooperation Canada responded to the Department of Finance consultation on Canada’s Official Development Assistance (ODA). This yearly consultation gives stakeholders an opportunity to comment on the Department’s payments to the World Bank Group’s...
Cooperation Canada Attends the Third High-Level Meeting of the Global Partnership for Effective Development Cooperation (GPEDC)
On December 12-14, 2022, governments, civil society organizations (CSOs), and businesses gathered in Geneva, Switzerland, for the 3rd High-Level Meeting (HLM) of the Global Partnership for Effective Development Co-operation (GPEDC or Global Partnership), also called...
HRN Thematic Event – Triple Nexus
As part of the increasing needs to respond to the realities on-the-ground, there have been calls for sectoral reforms to work toward a more holistic approach to delivering aid. Indeed, the humanitarian-development-peace nexus, or triple nexus, drives the different...
Cooperation Canada CEO’s Year in Review
As we close 2022, and look ahead to 2023, I’ve been reflecting on the past year, and what lies ahead. While many of us will be taking time off over the holidays to rest, relax, and spend time with loved ones, we know that millions of people around the world are not...
Global Affairs Canada’s CFO Engagement, Dialogue and Exposition: Cooperation Canada Takeaways
In November 2022, Global Affairs Canada (GAC) organized its annual Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Engagement, Dialogue and Exposition. The event brings together civil society and private sector partners with the CFO branch to share information, exchange on challenges...
Celebrating World Futures Day for the first time!
December 2nd, 2022 is the first World Futures Day! In this inaugural celebration, World Futures Day will focus on improving long-term resilience through futures and anticipatory approaches, including strategic foresight. Strategic foresight is also at the core of the...
The Call for Nominations for the Cooperation Canada Awards is Now Open
The Cooperation Canada Awards recognizes excellence and merit in the field of international cooperation by awarding prizes to individuals or organizations that have distinguished themselves in the past year. The Karen Takacs Award is presented annually to an...
Cooperation Canada Launches its 2021-2022 Annual Report
Cooperation Canada’s 2021-2022 Annual Report is now available! The annual report details the work accomplished in 2021-2022 in the areas of advocacy and policy, collaboration and capacity building. The report also highlights the programs housed within Cooperation...
The International Cooperation Futures Festival: An Opportunity to Reconnect, Unlearn, Envision and Engage for a Fairer, Safer and More Sustainable World
Cooperation Canada hosted the International Cooperation Futures Festival at the Shaw Centre, located on the unceded and unsurrendered Territory of the Anishinaabe Algonquin Nation, colonially known as Ottawa, Canada, from October 17-20, 2022. The festival's ambition...
Community of Democracies’ Civil Society Pillar Assembly
On September 15, 2022, Canada took over the presidency of the Community of Democracies (CoD) from Romania for a period of one year. Cooperation Canada is thrilled to see Canada take this leadership role, with Canada’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mélanie Joly, being...
Cooperation Canada presents the International Cooperation Futures Festival
Wednesday, October 12th 2022 (Ottawa) – Cooperation Canada is excited to host the International Cooperation Futures Festival at the Shaw Centre, located on the unceded and unsurrendered territory of the Anishinaabe Algonquin Nation, colonially known as Ottawa,...
Statement: National Day for Truth and Reconciliation 30 Sep 2022
As part of shared efforts to advance reconciliation with Indigenous peoples, Cooperation Canada acknowledges the historic and ongoing violence committed against Indigenous peoples on Turtle Island in the name of ‘development’ and the abuse and trauma inflicted by...
All Eyes on Canada to #FightForWhatCounts
*Guest article by Leigh Raithby, Results Canada More than two years into the COVID-19 pandemic, its impacts on communities are still emerging, as the world copes with the loss of millions of lives and livelihoods. While the world rethinks what victory over the...
Partnering for the International Cooperation Futures Festival
On October 17-20, 2022, Cooperation Canada will host the International Cooperation Futures Festival at the Shaw Centre, located on the unceded and unsurrendered Territory of the Anishinaabe Algonquin Nation, colonially known as Ottawa, Canada. The festival's ambition...
Decriminalizing humanitarian aid in Afghanistan
Following the retreat of NATO forces and the subsequent Taliban takeover of Afghanistan one year ago, living conditions have deteriorated for people in Afghanistan. In part, the current humanitarian crisis stems from long-standing issues: natural disasters, climate...
Cooperation Canada’s International Cooperation Futures Festival
On October 17-20, 2022, Cooperation Canada will host the International Cooperation Futures Festival at the Shaw Centre, located on the unceded and unsurrendered Territory of the Anishinaabe Algonquin Nation, colonially known as Ottawa, Canada. The festival's ambition...
Become an International Cooperation Futures Festival Partner!
October 17-20, 2022Become an International Cooperation Futures Festival Partner! You’ve marked your calendars already, and you’re getting excited for our Festival? Help us make it even better! Cooperation Canada is pleased to release its International...
2022 CSO-GAC Dialogue on International Assistance and Development: A conversation on fostering an enabling environment for civil society
On June 30, Cooperation Canada and Global Affairs Canada (GAC) co-hosted the annual CSO-GAC dialogue on international assistance and development issues. At the dialogue, co-chairs of the Civil Society Policy Advisory Group (CPAG) launched a High-Level Narrative Update...
Cooperation Canada Statement – Response to BIA 1 amendments (Bill C-19)
With the Budget Implementation Act (Bill C-19) receiving royal assent on June 23, 2022, Cooperation Canada and its members are pleased to see that the clauses regarding the charitable sector address some of the concerns raised by Canadian charities and equity-seeking...
Statement on Canada’s response to the global hunger crisis
Ottawa, Ontario - As global food insecurity increases throughout the world, Cooperation Canada is pleased to see the Government of Canada respond with $250 million in new funding to address the global hunger crisis. This much needed commitment comes at a time when...
Cooperation Canada’s Ukraine webinar follow up
Cooperation Canada held a webinar on June 9th, following the 100 days of War in Ukraine. Using a feminist lens, the panel discussed the needs of displaced persons and broader, media coverage, humanitarian response and foreign policy. We thank our panel and...
Meeting our members in Ottawa
Last week, Cooperation Canada held a meeting with its members for the first time since the pandemic began. The event provided an opportunity for informal exchanges, reinforcing the close ties that unite people in our sector. Here are some photos of our exchanges and...
70 Canadian humanitarian and global development organizations call on the Government of Canada to amend the Budget Implementation Act (BIA)
May 30th, 2022 (Ottawa) – Cooperation Canada, along with 70 Canadian humanitarian and international development organizations, urges the Government of Canada to amend the Budget Implementation Act (BIA) to reflect the spirit of Bill S-216, the Effective and...
Budget Implementation Act (BIA) Amendment
Over 60 Canadian global development & humanitarian organizations are standing together to urge the Government of Canada to amend the Budget Implementation Act (BIA) so we can engage in more equitable partnerships with communities at the forefront of change in...
Podcast on 2030 Agenda and the SDGs
Cooperation Canada’s Research and Policy Officer, Ana de Oliveira, joined colleagues from organizations around the globe to discuss how country-led evaluations play a role in assessing the progress of the 2030 Agenda and the SDGs. Organized by EvalSDGs, the...
Cooperation Canada’s Membership Satisfaction Survey Report
Cooperation Canada has just launched its 2022 Member Satisfaction Survey Report. The report is the result of an in-depth study based on responses to the survey distributed to members from October to December 2021. The main objectives of the survey were to understand...
Cooperation Canada’s Statement on the Situation in Ukraine
The world is in intense turmoil. Day after day, the Ukraine crisis sends shocking reminders that peace and stability cannot be taken for granted. We must work collectively to uphold peace, democracy and human rights. Cooperation Canada urges Canada to...
Cooperation Canada is encouraged by the increase to international assistance in the 2022 federal budget
April 7, 2022 (Ottawa) - As conflict, humanitarian emergencies, COVID-19 and climate change wreak havoc across the globe, Cooperation Canada is encouraged by today’s 2022 federal budget which includes an increase in Canada’s international assistance and a...
A Parliament that works for a more stable world
Working in partnership across the sector, Cooperation Canada joined the 495 individuals and groups that requested resources and support through the House of Commons Standing Committee on Finance’s pre-budget consultations in 2021. Our submission asked for an...
A conversation with Canada’s new Minister for International Development
Cooperation Canada partnered with sister coalitions, including the Canadian Association for International Development Professionals (CAIDP), Climate Action Network (CAN-Rac), the Canadian Partnership for Women and Children’s Health (CanWaCH), the Inter-Council Network...
Cooperation Canada expands and welcomes new team members
2022 is a time of renewal and Cooperation Canada welcomes several new members to its team. Together, they bring a wealth of experience in the sector and will contribute significantly to our ability to bring our stakeholders together and improve communications,...
Sixth Edition of Progressing National SDGs Implementation
The Progressing National SDGs Implementation report provides an independent analysis of reporting by United Nations Member States to the High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF). Supported by a coalition of civil society organizations from around...
International Cooperation sector congratulates the government on important next steps in the fight against climate change
February 17 (Ottawa) - Following an extensive round of consultations with partners and stakeholders, Cooperation Canada and Climate Action Network – Réseau action climat Canada (CAN-Rac) welcome the government of Canada’s announcement on the next steps in the fight...
Recipients of the 2021 Cooperation Canada Awards have been selected
The Cooperation Canada Awards recognizes excellence and merit in the field of international cooperation by awarding prizes to individuals or organizations that have distinguished themselves in the past year.On February 9, Cooperation Canada presented the Karen Takacs...
Cooperation Canada is proud to welcome Kate Higgins as its new Chief Executive Officer
January 18, 2022 (Ottawa) – The Board of Directors of Cooperation Canada is delighted to announce the appointment of Kate Higgins as its new Chief Executive Officer. Kate will take on her new role on April 4, 2022. "We are thrilled with this announcement and look...
Cooperation Canada celebrates the Senate approval of Bill S-216: Effective and Accountable Charities Act
Cooperation Canada commends the Senate of Canada for approving the private member’s Bill S-216: Effective and Accountable Charities Act, proposed by the Honourable Ratna Omidvar. We applaud the leadership of Senator Omidvar, as well as...
Canada’s International Cooperation Sector Celebrates Ambitious Speech from the Throne
November 29, 2021 (Ottawa, ON) - On Tuesday, Mary Simon, Canada’s first indigenous Governor-General, delivered a forward-looking Speech from the Throne designed to move Canada forward, for everyone. Leading the country through the pandemic has not been easy and will...
Alternative Mandate Letter – Minister of International Development
Dear Minister, Thank you for agreeing to serve Canadians. From coast to coast to coast, people understand the gravity of the global challenges we are currently facing – the global pandemic, climate emergency, economic injustice, and rising inequality. Canada is...
Is the end near for Direction and Control?
In June, Cooperation Canada held a session dedicated to the sector-wide efforts to address the outdated regulatory framework of ‘direction and control’ which imposes significant barriers to establishing equitable relationships with communities and organizations...
The call for nominations for the Cooperation Canada Awards is now open
The call for nominations is now open for the Cooperation Canada awards for 2021. The Karen Takacs Award is presented annually to an individual who has notably, by virtue of working collaboratively, made a difference in the lives of women globally. The award...
Cooperation Canada applauds Canada’s commitments at the Group of 20 (G20) Summit
https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/it/legalcode https://www.g20.org/media/photos-and-videos/g20-rome-summit-media/family-photos.html Today, the Government of Canada showed clear intention to support multilateral efforts to end COVID-19 everywhere...
A brief overview of Canada’s 44th federal cabinet: international cooperation edition
Author: Zoe Barlas This Tuesday, 38 political leaders swore to serve in the 44th Federal Cabinet under the leadership of the Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. The Parliament will recommence on 22 November. While we wait for the Throne Speech and the Mandate...
Cooperation Canada’s congratulatory message to the members of Canada’s 44th Cabinet
Cooperation Canada congratulates the members of Canada’s 44th Cabinet under the leadership of Justin Trudeau who were sworn in yesterday. We look forward to working with cabinet ministers and their staff as they address the urgent, yet complex, challenges of ending...
Why we wear orange on September 30
Orange Shirt Day derives from the story of residential school survivor, Phyllis Webstad, from the Stswecem'c Xgat'tem First Nation. At the young age of 6, Phyllis was forced by the Canadian government to attend residential school. For her first day, she was excited...
Cooperation Canada names two consecutive interim CEOs
Cooperation Canada is pleased to announce the appointment of two interim CEOs, following former CEO Nicolas Moyer’s departure. Maxime Michel will be interim CEO until the end of 2021. Maxime takes on this new role after overseeing Cooperation Canada’s programs and...
Cooperation Canada congratulates Liberals on 2021 election win
OTTAWA, Sept. 21, 2021 – Cooperation Canada congratulates the Liberal Party of Canada for winning the 2021 federal election, resulting in a Liberal minority government. Canada’s international cooperation community looks forward to continuing to work with the federal...
Afghanistan dominates headlines, but foreign policy shut out of leaders’ English debates
Over the Labour Day long weekend, the Debate Broadcast Group announced the topics for the official Federal Leaders debates set to take place Wednesday and Thursday evenings this week. Conspicuously absent from the English debate is any discussion of foreign policy and...
Cooperation Canada’s statement on situation in Afghanistan
Cooperation Canada urges Canada and the international community to mobilize all the necessary resources to address the human rights crisis in Afghanistan. Following the expedited withdrawal of American and NATO forces after 20 years of military intervention in...
Cooperation Canada, CanWaCH and the Humanitarian Coalition applaud the Government of Canada’s early response to avert the looming famine catastrophe
Today, the Government of Canada announced the allocation of $155 million CAD to support countries at the brink of famine. This decision is critical: right now, 11 people are dying every minute due to hunger and 41 million people are at risk of starvation. By acting...
Your guide to the Official Development Assistance Accountability Act: Protecting the Legislative Environment of Canada’s International Cooperation
Why are we talking about the Official Development Assistance Accountability Act? Canada’s international assistance is legislatively outlined in the Official Development Assistance Accountability Act (ODAAA). In force since 2008, ODAAA sets the terms for the...
International cooperation sector publishes its baseline report on anti-racism
July 8, 2021 – The international cooperation sector’s Anti-Racism Task Force for Accountability published its baseline report on anti-racism today. The report outlines key recommendations based on surveys completed by organizations that have signed onto the...
Cooperation Canada announces new and departing Board Members for its 2021-2022 fiscal year
Cooperation Canada is delighted to announce the addition of five new Board Members. Elected on June 22, 2021 at the annual general meeting during the Cooperation Forum, we welcome the following members to the Board of Directors: Nabil Ali (Director of...
Canada makes history with an unprecedented global investment in the care economy and women’s rights
June 30, 2021 – OTTAWA – Today Prime Minister Trudeau took bold action in support of a global feminist economic recovery by announcing $100 million in new international assistance funding dedicated to paid and unpaid care work at the Generation Equality Forum,...
Canada’s climate financing doubled: Cooperation Canada looks forward to roll-out of G7 commitment
June 17, 2021 – Ottawa – During last weekend’s G7 Summit, Canada committed $5.3 billion over five years in new funding for international climate finance, doubling Canada’s earlier commitments. This is a welcome announcement that recognizes the urgent action needed to...
Letter to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau about the Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS) Waiver
Cooperation Canada, alongside CanWaCH and social justice advocates across the country, urges Canada to do more in supporting mechanisms crucial to fight COVID19 and foster a fair global recovery. Read our letter to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau about the TRIPS...
Call for nominations to the Cooperation Canada Board of Directors
Cooperation Canada’s Board is composed of 14 Directors, elected to represent the diversity of our membership. At our AGM in June, members will be called upon to renew the mandates of some directors who seek re-election at the end of their two-year mandate. In...
CPAG Membership – Call for Expressions of Interest
Global Affairs Canada and Cooperation Canada are co-Chairs of the Civil Society Policy Advisory Group (CPAG), which aims to advance to achievement of objectives outlined in Canada’s Feminist International Assistance Policy (FIAP) and the related GAC CSO Partnership...
Cooperation Canada reacts to Budget 2021: A missed opportunity for Canada’s global engagement
Keeping Canadians safe is the most important role of the government. That means eradicating COVID-19 from around the world, urgently addressing the climate crisis, and ensuring an equitable pandemic recovery. Our economy is global, our population is multicultural, and...
Our thoughts on the March 16 Foreign Policy Town Hall with the Hon. Erin O’Toole
In a virtual town hall on foreign policy on March 16, Conservative Party Leader Erin O’Toole shared his vision for Canada’s engagement on the international stage. Cooperation Canada welcomes his reversal during this event of a Conservative Party...
Anti-Racism Advisory Group convened by Cooperation Canada launches Anti-Racism Framework for Canada’s International Cooperation Sector
Cooperation Canada is proud to announce the launch of the Anti-Racism Framework for Canada’s International Cooperation Sector, developed by our independent advisory group after months of consultations. Below is their statement: *** We are tremendously grateful...
Cooperation Canada receives the Employer Excellence Award 2021 from Hire Immigrants Ottawa
Cooperation Canada is proud to announce it is a recipient of the 2021 Employer Excellence Award by Hire Immigrants Ottawa. Each year, Hire Immigrants Ottawa, an initiative that promotes the professional integration of skilled immigrants in the Ottawa...
Cooperation Canada applauds Canada’s announcement today to contribute an additional $75 million to support a more equitable global access to COVID-19 vaccines
Cooperation Canada applauds Canada’s announcement today to contribute an additional $75 million to support a more equitable global access to COVID-19 vaccines. This is an invaluable investment as historically disadvantaged countries which are disproportionately...
Zaida Bastos, Kehkashan Basu and Développement international Desjardins (DID) win the 2020 Cooperation Canada Awards
February 11, 2021, OTTAWA – Cooperation Canada announced the recipients of the 2020 Cooperation Canada Awards at its awards ceremony tonight: Zaida Bastos, Kehkashan Basu and Développement international Desjardins (DID). The Karen Takacs Award Cooperation...
Cooperation Canada urges federal government to boost international assistance to ensure global pandemic recovery
International Development Week events to highlight need for federal government to make meaningful investments towards Sustainable Development Goals. OTTAWA, Feb. 8. — As Canadians celebrate the impact of those working to help people in developing countries this...
A Guide through Canada’s Supplementary Mandate Letters for International Cooperation Actors
This week, the Prime Minister’s Office issued supplementary mandate letters, addressing the heightened expectations Canada’s Ministers face during the global pandemic. Responsibilities listed in these supplementary mandate letters do not replace commitments...
Open Letter from the Anti-Racism Advisory Group
Dear sector colleagues, We hope your 2021 is off to a great start. We are proud to announce that the Anti-Racism Advisory Group convened by Cooperation Canada has finalized the Anti-Racism Framework for our sector. The group...
Cooperation Canada launches In this Together: A Case for Canada’s Global Engagement
A new report calls on the government to increase spending on official development assistance to support the global recovery to the COVID-19 pandemic OTTAWA, ON, 8 December 2020 – The COVID-19 pandemic has displayed how deeply interconnected our global community...
Key Messages from Cooperation Canada’s Submission on Canada’s Feminist Foreign Policy
The Government of Canada has completed the first round of consultations to inform Canada’s Feminist Foreign Policy. The goal is to help inform a white paper that will guide Canada’s feminist policy as a whole, in line with the already existing commitments and...
3 takeaways for greening your organization: The role of environmental impact assessments and green teams
On November 17, as part of its Greening CSOs initiative, Cooperation Canada convened civil society organizations to examine the intersection of baseline environmental assessments, green teams and improved operations and programming. Our webinar explored CARE Canada’s...
3 takeaways on Faith and Greening in Canada’s international cooperation sector
On October 22nd, Cooperation Canada convened civil society organizations to examine links between faith and greening as part of its Greening CSOs initiative. Our webinar sought to explore the intersection of faith-based mandates and sustainable operations and...
Localize or Perish: What You Need to Know about Localization
COVID-19 containment measures, including the interruption of international travel and physical distancing, have impacted the international cooperation sector, especially activities encompassing research and consultative missions to the countries of operation....
Top 5 green building certifications for CSOs
Thinking of greening your building? Here are our top 5 certifications from our repository! Reaching the United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) requires integrating environment and climate change considerations into our everyday...
Cooperation Canada Statement on Allegations Concerning WE Charity Operations in Kenya
October 19, 2020 – Ottawa, ON – Over the past six months, Canada’s international cooperation sector has watched with concern the evolving media coverage and investigations regarding the WE Charity and its related organizations. As a sector, we...
The call for nominations for Cooperation Canada awards is now open
The call for nominations is now open for The Karen Takacs Award for Women's Leadership in International Development and the Innovation and Impact Awards for 2020. The Karen Takacs Award is presented annually to an individual who has notably, by virtue of working...
Digna, the Canadian Centre of Expertise on the Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse, has launched its website
Digna, the Canadian Centre of Expertise on the Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA), aims to contribute to organizational culture change within the Canadian international cooperation community by making resources on PSEA more accessible to organizations...
The Canadian Council for International Cooperation rebrands as Cooperation Canada
The Canadian Council for International Cooperation, Canada’s national association of international development and humanitarian organizations, became Cooperation Canada today – complete with a new logo, look and feel and new website: www.cooperation.ca. Beyond...
CCIC commends the government’s commitment to invest more in international development and the Global Response to COVID
The Canadian Council for International Co-operation (CCIC) is pleased to hear the government’s Throne Speech today speak to the need to “invest more in international development while supporting developing countries on their economic recoveries and resilience. Canada...
Canada’s global response to COVID-19: Investing in Aid
In March 2020, the Minister for International Development, Karina Gould, announced what she referred to as the first phase of Canada’s support to combat the global COVID-19 pandemic. The $159.5 million was largely allocated to multilateral institutions and included...
LAUNCH OF NEW WORKING PAPER ON COALITIONS AND AGENDA 2030
The British Columbia Council for International Cooperation (BCCIC) and the Canadian Council for International Cooperation (CCIC), in partnership with Action for Sustainable Development and Forus, today announced the release of a new working paper, Transformative...
Top 10 Greening Tools for the International Co-operation Sector
While the COVID-19 pandemic has proven to be particularly trying and requiring adjustments in all aspects of our day-to-day, some have noted the potential – as we shift towards recovery - for a greener, more sustainable world to emerge. In Canada’s international...
CCIC Calls on Canada to Invest 1% of its total COVID-19 Response to Global Needs
COVID-19 has exposed inequalities at home, and around the world. The pandemic has exacerbated pre-existing gaps in access to resources, health, and food and has disproportionately impacted already-marginalized groups. These disparities are only becoming...
Pre-budget consultations in advance of the 2021 budget
CCIC has submitted the pre-budget consultation submission alongside the Canadian Partnership for Women and Children’s Health (CanWaCH) and the Canadian Coalition for Climate Change and Development (C4D). Many thanks to all who provided insight throughout...
CCIC applauds federal investment of $300 million to support a global response to COVID-19
The Canadian Council for International Co-operation (CCIC) applauds today’s federal government announcement of an allocation of $300 million in funding to support the much-needed global response to the COVID-19 crisis. Today’s announcement includes...
Report: Organizational and human resource capacity for addressing gender equality: Civil society engagement with the Feminist International Assistance Policy
Through a survey of 45 Canadian civil society organizations (CSOs) and key informant interviews, this study examined how CSO's have made progress towards addressing gender equality as a result of the development and launch of the Feminist International...
CCIC Reacts to Canada’s Loss in the UN Security Council Seat Vote
The Canadian Council for International Co-operation regrets that Canada was unsuccessful in its bid to secure a seat on the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) in a vote concluded on June 17. Canada was in competition with Ireland and Norway to win one...
How KAIROS’ Partners are Responding to the Double Pandemic
Through its Women of Courage: Women, Peace and Security program, KAIROS has been working very closely with partners to learn more about the impacts of COVID-19 on their work and their responses to these challenges. As women peacebuilders in protracted...
Promote, improve, inspire: WaterAid Canada’s response to COVID-19
While water and soap are considered basic household items in Canada, for many around the world it is normal to live without them. Data shows that 40% of households worldwide do not have handwashing facilities. As a result, handwashing is not a widespread...
Championing debt relief as part of Canada’s global response to COVID-19
Debt relief has been a long-standing sustainable development challenge. Calls from civil society organizations to “drop the debt” and efforts by governments to do so are not new – such as through the Heavily Indebted Poor Country initiative. Nevertheless,...
Call to localization in the time of COVID-19
Now in its 100th year of service, with experience in more than 50 countries during times of calm and crisis, Mennonite Central Committee (MCC) has learned again and again the value of working with local partners to shape and customize programs. Standardized best...
Keeping an eye on COVID-19: Operation Eyesight’s approach to leveraging its network in times of crisis
COVID-19 is a health crisis whose impacts will devastate economies and increase inequality around the world. In addition to concerns here at home, there is also a striking and urgent realization that health systems in developing countries are not equipped...
Centre of Expertise on the Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse: Serving Canadian international development and humanitarian aid organizations
Mission Contribute to organisational culture change within the Canadian International Cooperation community by providing online resources, training, and consultation services to enable organizations in the sector to adopt gender-responsive best practices to prevent...
Call for nominations to the CCIC Board of Directors
CCIC’s Board is composed of 14 Directors, elected to represent the diversity of our membership. At our AGM in June, members will be called upon to renew the mandates of some directors which seek re-election at the end of their two-year mandate. In...
Save the Children’s COVID-19 learning pathway: Resources for everyone and anyone
Canada’s international cooperation sector, like others, is part of the frontline response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Daily operations are changing. Events have been cancelled. Schools, businesses and government buildings are closed unless essential....
Development Unplugged S02E08: ODA and Canadian Public Opinion
In this episode, host Nic Moyer is joined by David Coletto, CEO of Abacus Data, a public opinion polling firm. They discuss Canadian public opinion about international development and explore how to refine arguments to gain public support for ODA. They...
Open Letter to Government: A Global Response to a Global Pandemic
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Open Letter to Government: A Global Response to a Global Pandemic OTTAWA, ON – April 6, 2020 – On behalf of over 180 organizations, the Canadian Council for International Co-operation (CCIC) and four partner coalitions presented an...
Press Release – More federal funding for global fight against COVID-19
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The Canadian Council for International Co-operation welcomes federal investment of $159.5 million to support global fight against COVID-19 OTTAWA, ON, April 5, 2020 – The Canadian Council for International Co-operation (CCIC)...
Press Release – Funding to fight COVID
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The Canadian Council for International Co-operation applauds federal investment of $8M to help global fight against COVID-19 OTTAWA, On, March 20, 2020 – The Canadian Council for International Co-operation (CCIC) welcomes...
How CCIC is responding to COVID-19
The global COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way many of us operate on a day-to-day basis. We have seen the cancellation of events, closing of stores, restaurants and workplaces, and the need for social distancing in order to help control the spread of the...
Development Unplugged S02E07: Beijing +25
In this episode, Nicolas Moyer, president and CEO of CCIC, leads a discussion focusing on the 25-year anniversary of the Fourth World Conference on Women held in Beijing in 1995.Joining Nicolas to discuss what we can expect to see taking place in...
Development Unplugged S02E06: Climate Financing in International Development
Climate change is one of the most pressing issues facing the world. In order to tackle this, the world, and Canada, is increasing its financial commitments to climate mitigation and adaptation.In this episode, Nicolas Moyer, president and CEO of CCIC,...
OUTCOMES AND SUCCESSES OF THE SUMMIT ON CANADA’S GLOBAL LEADERSHIP
Summit highlight reel To call the Summit on Canada’s Global Leadership a success doesn’t do it justice. The two-day event brought together diverse voices across Canada’s foreign policy sub-sectors to discuss and analyze opportunities for a balanced...
Development Unplugged S02E05: Digital Campaigns and International Development
In this fourth episode in a series of four podcasts related to the Summit on Canada’s Global Leadership, produced with the support of Crestview Strategy, our guest host, Jason Clark, a senior consultant with Crestview Strategy, leads a discussion on using...
The Next Generation Final Evaluation Summary is out!
With the approaching closure of the Next Generation Program, the time has come to read and reflect on the multitude of achievements the program has brought to our sector. The program inspired the policy, practice and investments decisions of civil society...
Development Unplugged S02E04: Shared Reality of Climate Change in International Development
In this third episode in a series of four podcasts related to the Summit on Canada’s Global Leadership, produced with the support of Crestview Strategy, we’re talking about the new shared reality climate change is bringing with respect to international...
TWO WINNING SOLUTIONS TO THE WORLD’S TOUGHEST PROBLEMS
Originally published by Future of Good Go for the Goals WHY IT MATTERSTo mark the 30th anniversary of the International Development Week, The Canadian Council for International Cooperation (CCIC) and World University Service Canada (WUSC) launched the...
Development Unplugged S02E03: Aid, Trade, Diplomacy and Security
In this second episode in a series of four podcasts related to the Summit on Canada’s Global Leadership, produced with the support of Crestview Strategy, we discuss the intersectionality of Canadian aid, trade, diplomacy and security.Our guests are: Rachel...
Development Unplugged S02E02: Innovation in the international development sector
In this episode, special guest host Janice Hamilton from the Manitoba Council for International Cooperation leads a discussion on innovation within the context of the Canadian global development and humanitarian sectors. With her are the two recipients of...
Impact and Innovation Awards – Winner Announcements
The Canadian Council for International Cooperation (CCIC) and World University Service of Canada (WUSC), in collaboration with the trustees of the Lewis Perinbam Award, are pleased to announce the recipients of the Impact and Innovation Awards in Honour of...
Canadians Support More Spending on International Aid
Ottawa, February 5, 2020 – The numbers are in: A majority of Canadians want their country to do more to help the world’s poorest and most vulnerable people. This year, for the 30th edition of International Development Week (February 2-8), the Canadian...
A conspiracy with hope
For International Development Week 2020, we are showcasing the impact that our member organizations are having around the world. This blog post, from Jennifer Henry of KAIROS, is the third in a special series. Make sure to read it and share it with your...
Deepening democracy in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
For International Development Week 2020, we are showcasing the impact that our member organizations are having around the world. This blog post from Development and Peace is the second in a special series. Make sure to read it and share it with your...
Development Unplugged S02E01: International Development in Current Political Context
International Development in Current Political ContextIn this first episode in a series of four podcasts related to the Summit on Canada’s Global Leadership, produced with the support of Crestview Strategy.Our guest host, Jason Clark, a Senior Consultant...
Empowered women lift a community
For International Development Week 2020, we are showcasing the impact that our member organizations are having around the world. This blog post from Will Postma, Executive Director, PWRDF is the first in a special series. Make sure to read it and share it...
International Development Week 2020 is February 2 to 8! It’s time to go for the goals!
What is IDW? This year marks the 30th anniversary of Canada’s International Development Week (IDW). It is an annual occasion to celebrate the impact and successes of organizations and individuals working to help people and communities in developing...
Calling Out Internet Scams
Warning: Fraudulent use of CCIC name and identity Ottawa, January 7, 2020 - CCIC advises the public that it has become aware of a fraudulent use of its name and image. CCIC has become aware of a website using replicated content from our real site to...
Member Benefit: Via Rail Discount Code
As a CCIC member organization, employees can access a members-only discount code on travel with Via Rail. CCIC has partnered with Via Rail to encourage our members to travel by rail to our events, but also in your everyday travel needs. This is just one...
NextGen’s Guide for Research Partnership Agreements
“When embarking on a collaborative research project, reaching a shared understanding of project priorities, approaches, goals and motivations at the outset of the partnership can help ensure that the all partners’ needs and expectations are clear.” The...
Shrinking civic space and Canada’s global leadership: a key issue for international co-operation organizations
The world seems to be entering a new cycle of heightened protests globally: from Chile to Hong Kong, from Iraq to Guinea. The specific demands of the demonstrators depend on the local context, and sometimes different groups will have contradictory demands....
The Canadian Council for International Co-operation Reacts to the Federal Cabinet Announcement
Ottawa, ON (November 20th, 2019) – The Canadian Council for International Co-operation welcomes today’s cabinet announcement, which features ministers François-Philippe Champagne, foreign affairs; Karina Gould, international development; Maryam Monsef,...
The “F word”: Realizing Canada’s feminist foreign policy ambitions in a divided global and national context
By Dr. Kate Grantham, International Development Consultant and Vice President of CASID With the results of Canada’s recent federal election, Justin Trudeau’s Liberal government has been given another opportunity to advance its widely touted feminist...
MEDIA STATEMENT: Alberta Government ends 45-year commitment to Alberta charities
October 30, 2019 -The Canadian Council for International Co-operation (CCIC) is disappointed that the Alberta Government is eliminating the International Development grant stream that was included in the Community Initiatives Program. Cutting this...
The CCIC Family is Growing!
We are pleased to welcome the newest members to the CCIC family! E-mail: [email protected] Brigitte Demers, Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) Specialist & Sector Hub Manager Program ManagerBrigitte Demers is a...
Media Statement: CCIC Congratulates the Liberal Party of Canada for Winning the 2019 Federal Election
Ottawa, ON (October 22, 2019) – The Canadian Council for International Co-operation (CCIC), Canada’s national association representing Canadian organizations working globally in sustainable development and humanitarian assistance, congratulates the Liberal...
Humanitarian Discussions, Policy, and Funding
HRN Heads of Agencies MeetingLeaders from members of the Humanitarian Response Network of Canada (HRN) met on September 30th in Montreal at the HRN Heads of Agency Meeting (HoA). This annual event convenes Executive Directors and CEOs of HRN members, their...
Innovation and Impact Awards
Cooperation Canada and the World University Service of Canada (WUSC), in collaboration with the trustees of the Lewis Perinbam Award, is pleased to launch the Innovation and Impact Awards. Innovation is at the core of Cooperation Canada's work and is captured...
Cooperation Canada Releases Recommendations to Improve the Regulatory and Legislative Framework for Canada’s Charitable Sector
Ottawa, ON (15 OCT 2019) – Cooperation Canada released a policy brief today showing that Canadian charities working internationally are governed by a set of provisions that restrict their ability to partner effectively in the delivery of their charitable mandate....
New CCIC Member: Hope and Healing International
CCIC is happy to welcome Hope and Healing International (formerly cbm Canada) as its newest member! Hope and Healing International has over 110 years of experience developing proven community-based programs that help millions of people break out of the...
Humanitarian Organizations Sign the First Canadian Statement for Better Collaboration in the Humanitarian, Development and Peace building Sectors
Members of the Humanitarian Response Network of Canada (HRN) met on September 30th in Montreal at the HRN Heads of Agency Meeting (HoA), an annual event that convenes Executive Directors and CEOs of HRN members, their senior humanitarian staff, and...
MEDIA STATEMENT: The Canadian Council for International Co-operation Reacts to the Proposed Cuts on International Assistance in the Conservative Electoral Platform
Ottawa, ON (OCT 1, 2019) – The Canadian Council for International Co-operation (CCIC) is concerned about the 25% cut to Official Development Assistance (ODA) proposed in the Conservative Party of Canada’s electoral platform released today. In a letter sent...
Young African Women Leading for Climate Action and Equality
Throughout Gender Equality Week, CCIC will highlight the work that some of our members are doing to advance gender equality. This blog post was written by Catherine Boyce, Campaign for Female Education (CAMFED), and presents their Climate-Smart Agriculture...
Press Release: The NextGen Database – Helping you Connect with Experts Working in International Development and Humanitarian Assistance
From left to right: Kate Grantham (Vice-president CASID), Liam Swiss (President and CEO, CASID), Andréanne Martel (Program Officer Next Generation Collaboration for Development, CCIC), Shannon Kindornay (Director, Research, Policy and Practice, CCIC), Laura Avalos...
KAIROS’ Women of Courage Empowers Women Peacebuilders
The Women, Peace and Security Group - Parliamentary Visit (Photo submitted by KAIROS)Throughout Gender Equality Week, CCIC will highlight the work that some of our members are doing to advance gender equality. This blog post was written by Rachel Warden of KAIROS...
Letter to Leaders’ Debate Commission
CCIC has sent the following letter to the Leaders’ Debate Commission asking for questions on Canada's foreign policy and international development efforts to be included in the leaders’ debates that will take place on the week of October 7. This letter was...
Bridging the Gap in Gender Equality and Adolescent Nutrition Education
Nutrition International launched a free online course titled Adolescent Nutrition and Anaemia to help fill a gap in available training and education and to support action in this very important area.Throughout Gender Equality Week, CCIC will highlight the work that...
Empowering Women in Unexpected Ways – The Interconnection Between Gender and Blindness
With limited access to clean water in her small village in Kenya, Anne contracted blinding trachoma. She lost all vision in her right eye and some in her left. Through Operation Eyesight’s SAFE program (which stands for Surgery, Antibiotics, Face washing and hygiene...
Canada is celebrating Gender Equality Week from September 23 to 27, 2019
The theme for Gender Equality Week is Gender equality benefits everyone, inspired by the vision of a gender equal society and the benefits of advancing gender equality to women, men and people of all gender identities. When we make progress towards gender equality,...
New CCIC Member: MEDA
We are happy to welcome MEDA as CCIC's newest member! MEDA - Mennonite Economic Development Associates - is an international economic development organization whose mission is to create business solutions to poverty.Since 1953, MEDA (Mennonite Economic...
Global Week of Action to #StandTogetherNow
From 20 to 27 September 2019, people will be mobilizing across the world for the Global Week of Action and calling on world leaders to commit to equality, civic space and environmental and climate justice. CCIC has signed on the statement to stand together...
Full membership of the Advisory Committee on the Charitable Sector Announced
On August 23, 2019, the Government of Canada announced the full membership of the Advisory Committee on the Charitable Sector (ACCS). Many members of this committee are well known individuals of the charitable sector. CCIC welcomes this announcement and...
Innovative Financing for Sustainable Development Guidance Note
Global Affairs Canada has made available the Innovative Financing for Sustainable Development Guidance Note. This note forms part of a suite of innovation and effectiveness guidance that has been developed to shift our international assistance processes...
Find out more about the NextGen Symposium
NextGen Symposium The NextGen Symposium is organized jointly by the Canadian Association for the Study of International Development (CASID) and the Canadian Council for International Co-operation (CCIC) as part of the Next Generation program:...
Media Advisory – Canadian Global Aid Leadership: Fact-Checking the Announcements
MEDIA ADVISORY August 27th, 2019 Canadian Global Aid Leadership: Fact-Checking the Announcements OTTAWA, ON – Following significant Canadian announcements to support global aid over the last two months, the Canadian Council for International...
Improved and Expanded Version of the NextGen Database
The NextGen Database has been improved and expanded! This online, searchable database helps to identify potential new collaborators (and collaborations) for Next Generation. The database also allows the media, students, policy-makers, and the general...
Canadian Lutheran World Relief: A Long-Standing History of Responding to Injustice Around the World
Interview with Rev. Dr. Karin Achtelstetter, Executive Director of CLWR As we commemorated World Humanitarian Day just a few days ago, we wanted to profile one of our members who has had a long experience working in humanitarian assistance...
Podcast: Susanna Moorehead, Chair of the OECD’s Development Assistance Committee (DAC)
In this episode of Development Unplugged, we’re talking to Susanna Moorehead, Chair of the OECD's Development Assistance Committee (DAC). She was on a visit to Ottawa in July, where she has been meeting with key partners in government, civil society and...
Twitter Takeover On International Youth Day
August 12 is International Youth Day and for that day, we are handing over our Twitter account to Laveza Khan, a member the Emerging Leaders Network. Laveza will highlight the role of young people in strengthening and promoting the international...
Summer Webinar Series: Exploring Critical Gaps in SRHR
CCIC is pleased to collaborate with Action Canada and CanWaCH on a series of webinars that will discuss some of the identified gap areas of sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR). The webinars will bring together experts from international...
Podcast: Gender-Lens Investing
Innovative Development Finance Podcast Series In this episode of our series on innovative development finance, we discuss gender-lens investing and hear some examples of how this has been harnessed effectively. Our guests also share how this approach can be used by...
Podcast: Performance-Based Financing
Innovative Development Finance Podcast Series In this episode of our series on innovative development finance, we are exploring performance-based financing. Our guests share different models of applications and considerations when using performance-based financing....
Podcast: Leveraging the Private Sector in Innovative Financing
Innovative Development Finance Podcast Series In this second episode of our series on innovative development finance we will talk about some ways that non-profit organizations and the private sector can partner through innovative finance. We will also discuss the...
Hospital-Based Community Eye Health – a Model to Empower Local Communities
Aly speaking with one of Operation Eyesight’s beneficiaries in Kenya. The man had just received cataract surgery at the new eye unit at Kerugoya County Referral Hospital, Operation Eyesight’s partner hospital in Kirinyaga County. Interview with Aly Bandali, President...
CCIC presented at the UN High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development
In July 2019, CCIC was at the 2019 UN High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF) where we presented at the session ‘Four years of Voluntary National Reviews (VNRs): what have we learned on implementing the SDGs?’. Shannon Kindornay,...
New Podcast Series on Innovative Development Finance
Achieving the ambitions of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and its intersecting Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) will require a collective global investment of trillions of dollars annually. To reach the levels of financing needed to leave...
CCIC Participates in Regional Meeting of the Community of Democracies
CCIC is the national focal point for civil society in the Community of Democracies (CoD), an intergovernmental organization dedicated to the promotion of democratic development and good governance. On June 25, CCIC joined a meeting of focal points from the...
Podcast: Introducing a New Series on Innovative Development Finance
Achieving the ambitions of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and its intersecting Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) will require a collective global investment of trillions of dollars annually. To reach the levels of financing needed to leave no one...
Meet your new CCIC Board
At our AGM, on June 2nd, members elected five new Directors to sit on the CCIC Board:Eileen Alma;Nicole Hurtubise;Tanjina Mirza;Mike Simpson;Jessica Wood.Following the AGM, the Directors have appointed their officers and we are pleased to introduce you to...
Special Senate Committee on the Charitable Sector Releases its Report
The Special Senate Committee on the Charitable Sector released its report titled Catalyst for Change: A Roadmap to a Stronger Charitable Sector. The report details the strategies and regulatory reforms needed to maximize the impact of sector in communities...
Asia-Pacific Working Group members strengthen ties during their 2019 Annual Meeting
The Asia-Pacific Working Group (APWG) held a productive annual meeting on June 25 and 26, 2019 in Ottawa where in total 34 people participated from 17 organizations. The event was followed by a strategic Joint Dialogue with Global Affairs Canada’s Asia...
Meet Heather Shapter, Executive Director of Crossroads International
For this edition of Spotlight on our Members, we met with the Heather Shapter who was just recently named Executive Director of Crossroads international, a leading Canadian volunteer cooperation agency advancing equality for women and girls and eradicating...
Canada Launches Revised Guidelines on Human Rights Defenders
On June 17, Global Affairs Canada launched a new version of Voices at Risk, Canada’s official guidelines on supporting human rights defenders globally. These revised guidelines align the framework with Canada’s Feminist International Assistance Policy –...
Women Deliver – Now it’s Canada’s Turn
From June 3-6, Vancouver became the planet’s feminist capital. Over 8,000 champions of women’s rights came from around the world to the Women Deliver Conference, drawn in no small part by the feminist leadership of the Canadian government. They came with...
Podcast: The Sustainable Development Goals and Canada’s National Strategy for the 2030 Agenda
In this episode of Development Unplugged, Nicolas Moyer, President and CEO of CCIC, hosts a conversation about the international Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the development of Canada’s National Strategy to address them and how civil society is...
Press Release: CCIC Welcomes Major Canadian Investment in Advancing Gender Equality
Vancouver, British Columbia (June 4, 2019) - The Canadian Council for International Co-operation (CCIC) welcomes the Government of Canada’s announcement of continued and increased investment to advance gender equality of women and girls. This...
APG Annual Report 2018-2019
APG 2018-2019 Annual Report It has been an amazing year for the Americas Policy Group (APG) and its members. As such, we are proud to present the APG 2018-2019 Annual Report highlighting the work of its 29 members. It includes the group’s main activities, list...