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Find out what Cooperation Canada has to say about the latest issues of importance to international development.
Cooperation Canada’s Half-Year in Review
Catch up on what we've been up to this year! Pivotal moments for the sector, past events, missed opportunities and what's on our radar for the rest of the year. Have a great summer! Cooperation Canada at the G7: Leading Civil Society, Advancing Global Solutions In...
Call for Nominations for the Cooperation Canada Board of Directors - Nominate by August 15, 2025
Cooperation Canada members will be called upon to elect the Board in the lead up to the Cooperation Canada Annual General Meeting on September 22, 2025. Our Board of Directors is a dynamic and diverse group of leaders who champion international cooperation and value...
Igniting Hope: Ottawa to Host Inaugural Global Summit to Defend, Reclaim and Reimagine Civic Space
Ottawa, Canada – June 27, 2025 — Resilient Societies, in collaboration with Cooperation Canada, is pleased to announce the inaugural Ottawa Civic Space Summit, taking place from April 21 to 23, 2026, at the National Arts Centre in Ottawa. Set against the backdrop of...
Call for Big Ideas: Shaping the Future of International Cooperation
Cooperation Canada is inviting bold, forward-looking ideas to shape strategic discussions at the 2025 Leaders’ Forum. We’re looking for big, catalytic concepts that reimagine the future of Canadian international cooperation — whether through new narratives, funding...
Advancing Global Goals in a Fractured World: A reaction to the Ninth Progressing SDG Implementation Report
As we pass the halfway mark toward 2030, the 2024 Progressing National SDG Implementation Report lands as both a temperature check and a mirror, reflecting the uneven, often fragile architecture of sustainable development across the globe. It outlines efforts by 35...
OECD DAC Civil Society Days
In June 2025, Cooperation Canada joined civil society and government actors in Paris for the OECD Development Assistance Committee (DAC) Civil Society Days. As the primary body through which donor countries coordinate development assistance policies, the DAC plays a...
Humanitarian Leaders Convene in Ottawa: A Strategic Dialogue on Canada’s Role in Crisis Response
On June 5, 2025, humanitarian leaders from across the country gathered in Ottawa for the annual Head of Agencies Meeting—a high-level convening organized by the Humanitarian Response Network (HRN) and Cooperation Canada. Held against the backdrop of ongoing conflicts,...
Cooperation Canada’s Reaction to the 2025 G7 Leaders’ Summit
The 2025 G7 Leaders’ Summit has concluded in Kananaskis, Alberta, which marked the G7’s 50th anniversary. The G7 had a chance to lead—but did not meet the moment. In the face of rising humanitarian needs and intensifying climate, conflict and debt crises, the Summit...
Cooperation Canada’s Reaction to the 2025-2026 Main Estimates
The 2025–2026 Main Estimates, tabled by the Government of Canada on 27 May 2025, outline planned federal expenditures totaling $486.9 billion. These estimates serve as a foundational component of the government's expenditure plan, detailing the financial resources...
Cooperation Canada Welcomes OECD-DAC Peer Review of Canada’s International Cooperation
Cooperation Canada welcomes the release of the 2025 OECD Development Assistance Committee (DAC) peer review of Canada. The review provides an important assessment of Canada’s progress in advancing effective, inclusive and coherent international cooperation. We are...
Speech from the Throne
Cooperation Canada welcomes commitments in the Speech from the Throne to build a coalition of like-minded countries that believe in international cooperation and for Canada to play a leading role in these efforts, starting with the G7 summit in June. This builds on...
Cooperation Canada Statement on Gaza
Gaza’s entire population is pushed to the brink—starved under relentless bombardment and repeated forced displacement. Mortality rates from hunger and disease have surged for both children and adults, driven by Israel’s 11-week siege that has cut off access to food,...
Cooperation Canada Welcomes Anita Anand – Minister of Foreign Affairs and Randeep Sarai – Secretary of State for International Development
Cooperation Canada congratulates Anita Anand on her appointment as Minister of Foreign Affairs. We look forward to working with Minister Anand to advance Canada’s role in global cooperation, diplomacy and development. We also...
Canada’s International Assistance Spending: Insights from 2023/24
Global Affairs Canada’s 2023–2024 Statistical Report on International Assistance, alongside preliminary data from the OECD Development Assistance Committee (DAC), offers fresh insights into Canada’s aid landscape. While the two datasets are not directly comparable due...
Cooperation Canada’s Growing Team: Welcoming New Staff and Announcing Role Transitions
Cooperation Canada is growing, with new team members joining us and current staff stepping into new roles. We are excited to welcome and celebrate these colleagues who will bring leadership across policy, advocacy, capacity strengthening, communications and event...
A Look Back on the 2025 Civil 7 Summit
The 2025 Civil 7 (C7) Summit took place on April 14–15 in Ottawa, marking a significant moment in global civil society engagement. Over 130 attendees from 11 countries convened at the Ottawa Art Gallery over the course of two days, which consisted of 8 sessions and a...
Cooperation Canada and Canadian Humanitarian and International Development Organizations Welcome Prime Minister Carney and Incoming Government
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...
International Assistance in the 2025 Federal Election Platforms
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...
Cooperation Canada’s AEDIJ Strategy and Action Plan First Annual Progress Report
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,...
2025 C7 Communiqué
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,...
Canadian International Assistance Fact Sheet
As we near the 2025 Election, understanding Canadian international assistance is more important than ever. Stay informed with our new fact sheet, answering some of the most pressing questions. Available now!
2024 International Cooperation Futures Forum Report
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...
Election 2025: An Open Letter to Leaders
Dear Leaders, As Canada enters the federal election period, it is clear that economic concerns, particularly the threat of U.S. tariffs and broader financial uncertainty, will dominate the conversation. These challenges are real and urgent. However, they cannot come...
Cooperation Canada Welcomes New Prime Minister of Canada
Cooperation Canada congratulates Mark Carney on becoming the 24th Prime Minister of Canada. At a time of global uncertainty, Canada has a unique opportunity to lead—defending human rights, strengthening global stability and building a safer, more prosperous future....
Cooperation Canada Reaction to Canada’s Africa Strategy
Ottawa, ON – Cooperation Canada welcomes the release of Canada’s Africa Strategy: A Partnership for Shared Prosperity and Security, a long-awaited framework for strengthening Canada’s engagement with the African continent. The Strategy outlines key commitments, from...
2024 Cooperation Canada Awards Winners – Développement International Desjardins (DID)
On February 6, 2025, Cooperation Canada celebrated the 2024 Cooperation Canada Awards ceremony recognizing excellence and merit in the field of international cooperation by awarding prizes to individuals or organizations that have distinguished themselves in the past...
BHM 2025 – Interview with Bernabe Yameogo
For the second year, Cooperation Canada is celebrating Black History Month by highlighting the voices and contributions of Black leaders in Canadian international cooperation. Through this digital campaign, we are profiling changemakers, innovators and disruptors who...
2024 Cooperation Canada Awards Winners – Dr. Roopan Gill
On February 6, 2025, Cooperation Canada celebrated the 2024 Cooperation Canada Awards ceremony recognizing excellence and merit in the field of international cooperation by awarding prizes to individuals or organizations that have distinguished themselves in the past...
2024 Cooperation Canada Awards Winners – Katrina Leclerc
On February 6, 2025, Cooperation Canada celebrated the 2024 Cooperation Canada Awards ceremony recognizing excellence and merit in the field of international cooperation by awarding prizes to individuals or organizations that have distinguished themselves in the past...
BHM 2025 – Interview with Isaac Bayor
For the second year, Cooperation Canada is celebrating Black History Month by highlighting the voices and contributions of Black leaders in Canadian international cooperation. Through this digital campaign, we are profiling changemakers, innovators and disruptors who...
The Legend of the Vagabond Queen of Lagos – IDW Film Screening
On Monday, February 3, 2025, Cooperation Canada members and individuals across the civil society sector gathered for the International Development Week Reception and Film Screening of “The Legend of the Vagabond Queen of Lagos”, produced by The Agbajowo Collective....
BHM 2025 – Interview with Salamatu Mohammed
For the second year, Cooperation Canada is celebrating Black History Month by highlighting the voices and contributions of Black leaders in Canadian international cooperation. Through this digital campaign, we are profiling changemakers, innovators and disruptors who...
Cooperation Canada Statement on USAID Cuts and Canada’s Role in the World
Cooperation Canada is deeply concerned about the dismantling of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and the impact of the immediate pause in United States foreign assistance. “This pause is already having catastrophic consequences on...
Celebrating Excellence: Announcing the Winners of the 2024 Cooperation Canada Awards
Once again, the Cooperation Canada Awards shined a spotlight on individuals and organizations making a significant impact in international cooperation. These awards celebrate excellence, dedication and innovation in the sector. On February 6, 2025, attendees gathered...
BHM 2025 – Interview with Zeina Osman
For the second year, Cooperation Canada is celebrating Black History Month by highlighting the voices and contributions of Black leaders in Canadian international cooperation. Through this digital campaign, we are profiling changemakers, innovators and disruptors who...
Honouring Black History: Advancing Equity, Inclusion and Decolonization in International Cooperation
As we celebrate Black History Month 2025, Cooperation Canada reaffirms its commitment to anti-racism, equity, diversity, inclusion, justice and decolonization. This year, under the theme unveiled by the Honourable Kamal Khera, Minister of Diversity, Inclusion and...
Black History Month 2025
Black Changemakers, Innovators and Disruptors Shaping Canada’s International Cooperation For the second year, Cooperation Canada is celebrating Black History Month by highlighting the voices and contributions of Black leaders in Canadian international cooperation....
Cooperation Canada’s New Board Members
Cooperation Canada’s Board of Directors is comprised of 14 Directors that are drawn from our diverse and committed membership. Our Board of Directors serve a critical governance function and we are so grateful for their guidance and dedication. We are thrilled to be...
Highlights of The 2024 Canadian Aid Trends report
The 2024 Canadian Aid Trends report, authored by Brian Tomlinson as a partnership between AidWatch Canada and Cooperation Canada, dives into four key areas: overall trends, changing priorities, tackling poverty and channels for delivering Canadian ODA. The report aims...
Gaza Ceasefire – Cooperation Canada Statement
Cooperation Canada welcomes the temporary ceasefire agreement in Gaza and a pause in hostilities after 15 months of tremendous suffering, mass casualties and destruction. “This ceasefire must result in immediate, unhindered and safe humanitarian access to Gaza to...
Extended Donation Deadline Provides Critical Relief for Organizations Supporting Communities in Need
Ottawa, December 31, 2024 – Imagine Canada, Cooperation Canada, and the Health Charities Coalition of Canada are welcoming the federal government’s decision to extend the donation deadline for charitable contributions made through the end of February 2025. This...
2024 Year in Review
As we conclude 2024, it's a moment to reflect on the challenges we've faced and the progress we've made together. 2024 was a year where Cooperation Canada’s mission – to work in partnership with others for a fairer, safer and more sustainable world – felt more...
Bridging the Gap: Insights from International Justice Mission’s New Report on Gender-Based Violence
Gender-Based Violence (GBV) is one of the most pervasive human rights violations globally, rooted in gender inequalities, power imbalances, and harmful societal norms. The United Nations defines GBV as “any act of gender-based violence that results in, or is likely to...
Building a Just Global Economy: Canada’s Pivotal Role & the Road to FFD4
Preparations for the 4th International Conference on Financing for Development (FfD4), to be held in Spain in June/July 2025, are in full swing. UN member states, academia, civil society, private sector and others convened in New York from 2-6 December 2024 for the...
Register to Attend the Cooperation Canada Awards Ceremony!
Join us February 6, 2025 to celebrate the outstanding achievements of individuals and organizations shaping the future of international cooperation and humanitarian aid at the annual Cooperation Canada Awards ceremony. The ceremony will be held virtually.
Cooperation Canada takes the helm of the Civil 7 (C7) for 2025
Cooperation Canada’s leadership of the Civil 7 (C7) has officially started. As Canada readies itself for the 2025 G7 Presidency, Cooperation Canada is now leading the C7, the official G7 engagement group focused on civil society. The baton was passed from the Italian...
Call for Nominations for the 2024 Cooperation Canada Awards
Do you know an individual or organization that has been actively engaged in innovative and impactful work in the sector? You have until January 7, 2025 to nominate them for the 2024 Cooperation Canada Awards! Karen Takacs Award The Karen Takacs Award is presented...
Give Back Moment: Bid on The Light and Support Indigenous-Led Organizations
At the 2024 International Cooperation Futures Forum, Métis artist Colleen Gray created a live painting inspired by three days of transformative dialogue and collaboration. Titled “The Light,” this remarkable artwork symbolizes hope, resilience, and the courage...
New Research Reveals Canadian Perspectives on Global Engagement and Priorities
In July 2024, CanWaCH’s Public Opinion Research Working Group (PORWG), of which Cooperation Canada is a member, commissioned Abacus Data to refresh its 2023 polling on Canadians’ views toward international development and Official Development Assistance (ODA)....
New research: Canadian CSOs and the Triple Nexus
As part of its mandate to develop a robust, evidence-based use case for triple nexus, the Canadian Triple Nexus Working Group has commissioned a research report on triple nexus within the Canadian context. Produced by Molly den Heyer and Brian Tomlinson, the purpose...
2024 International Cooperation Futures Forum – Photo Gallery
Looking Back At The 2024 International Cooperation Futures Forum
Presented by Cooperation Canada, the International Cooperation Futures forum is a landmark event for civil society, government, the private sector, philanthropy and academia keen to drive influence, innovation and impact in international cooperation. Through...
The Post 2030 Landscape: A World of Asymmetry and Realignment
Our new report The Post-2030 Landscape: A World of Asymmetry and Realignment, reveals a complex and evolving landscape in the post-2030 era. The report explores 15 priority trends, three high-risk uncertainties and presents three plausible scenarios for 2035:...
The Future of Global Development: How Social Entrepreneurs Are Leading the Way
Interview with Marie-Lisa Dacaney, President of the Institute for Social Entrepreneurship in Asia In an era where global challenges are becoming increasingly complex and interconnected, traditional models of development and cooperation are evolving. That is the...
Cooperation Canada’s 2023-24 Annual Report
Cooperation Canada is proud to announce the release of its Annual Report 2023-24, highlighting a year in which our mission to foster a more just, secure and sustainable world seemed more urgent than ever. Learn more about our advocacy and policy work, our initiatives...
Protecting Humanitarians and Health Workers During Armed Conflicts- A Shared Responsibility
Ottawa, September 17th, 2024 – As part of a panel organized by Doctors of the World Canada, Olivier Vandecasteele, Belgian humanitarian worker and founder of Protect Humanitarians, spoke today at the Global Centre for Pluralism in Ottawa. The objective of the...
Public Joint Statement on Sudan
Dear Minister Joly, Dear Minister Hussen, Today marks 500 days since violent conflict erupted in the capital of Sudan, triggering widespread violence and instability across the country and the broader region. This conflict has devastated millions of lives, resulting...
Regional Perspectives Report on Signs of Change and Visions of the Future of Global Cooperation
Cooperation Canada is proud to present the Regional Perspectives Report, a new release from the Global Cooperation Futures Initiative. The report reveals valuable insights and perspectives gathered from a series of regional dialogues conducted in Africa, Asia, the...
Join Us at the International Cooperation Futures Forum 2024
Mark your calendars for October 8th to 10th, 2024, as the International Cooperation Futures Forum makes its grand return. This year, we're excited to gather at the National Arts Centre (NAC), located on the unceded, unsurrendered territory of the Anishinabe Algonquin...
Cooperation Canada at the 2024 G7 Summit in Italy
Cooperation Canada took part in the 2024 G7 Summit in Italy as a member of the Civil 7 (C7). This moment enabled Cooperation Canada and the entire sector to better prepare to assume leadership of the C7 in 2025, coinciding with Canada's presidency of the G7. Paul...
Struggle Across Borders: Report on the Experience and Needs of Exiled Activists and Human Rights Defenders in Canada
Cooperation Canada and Resilient Societies are proud to launch Struggle Across Borders, a report on the experience of exiled activists and human rights defenders in Canada. Funded by the International Development Research Centre, this report is based on research...
While Parliament Rests for the Summer, Gaza Bleeds: Canadian Humanitarian Agencies Call for Action
OTTAWA, 19 June 2024 – As Parliament breaks for summer, Canada’s leading humanitarian agencies held a press conference today on Parliament Hill to call on the Government of Canada to take urgent and decisive actions to press for an end to the war in Gaza and prevent...
Cooperation Canada at the Forus General Assembly Meeting in Gaborone
From May 13th to May 17th, 2024, Cooperation Canada participated in the Forus General Assembly meetings in Gaborone, Botswana. Forus is the primary international network exclusively federating national and regional CSO networks, of which Cooperation Canada has been a...
Cooperation Canada Participates in the 2024 Civil 7 Summit in Italy
Held at the UN’s Food and Agriculture Organization headquarters in Rome on May 14 and 15, the 2024 Civil 7 (C7) Summit was a space for representatives from civil society, government, and multilateral organizations to exchange ideas, concerns, and high-level solutions...
Engaging Canadian Civil Society in the Implementation of Canada’s Indo-Pacific Strategy
The Indo-Pacific Strategy (hereafter the lPS or the Strategy), launched in November 2022, presents a comprehensive and integrated approach to expand Canada's presence and strengthen partnerships in the Indo-Pacific region to effectively protect and promote Canadian...
Canadian Response to the Multidimensional Crisis in Haiti
More than 40 organizations joined AQOCI, Cooperation Canada and Concertation pour Haïti in calling on Canada to respond to the multidimensional crisis in Haiti. Our recommendations stem from a consultation meeting with several representatives from the Haitian civil...
Cooperation Canada Expands in 2024 and Welcomes New Team Members
Cooperation Canada is growing with the arrival of new team members, who bring diverse perspectives and skills to their work. We are delighted to welcome these colleagues who will bring new leadership in the areas of policy, advocacy, communications, event organization...
2023 Membership Survey Highlights
Every two years, Cooperation Canada shares its Membership Survey with its members to assess their satisfaction and ensure that we remain relevant and responsive to their needs. This year, Cooperation Canada conducted its member satisfaction survey from October to...
Reacting to Budget 2024
What’s the topline response? The Canadian Federal Budget 2024 was published on 16 April 2024. For months, the Canadian international cooperation sector has been working together to collectively advocate for new international assistance commitments in Budget 2024,...
Canadian Aid Sector Welcomes Budget Boost for Humanitarian Needs
Ottawa, April 16, 2024 A coalition of Canadian international cooperation organizations welcomes new funding for humanitarian programs committed as part of Federal Budget 2024. The coalition recognizes that this new investment comes in a complex economic environment...
Anti-racism, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Justice – Strategy and Action Plan
Cooperation Canada's new anti-racism, equity, diversity, inclusion and justice (AEDIJ) strategy and action plan are now available. The AEDIJ Strategy and Action Plan will guide the organization's journey, including the principles that guide our work, our key...
Eighth Edition of Progressing National SDGs Implementation
Progressing National SDGs Implementation is an independent analysis of the Voluntary National Reviews (VNRs) presented to the UN’s High-Level Political Forum (HLPF) each year. It is developed by a group of civil society organisations, including Cooperation Canada,...
Futures Initiative Reflection Report 2023
One year has passed since Cooperation Canada embarked on its first ever strategic foresight project, the Futures Initiative. Since then, significant strides have been made, and in this report, we reflect on our journey, showcasing our advancements to date, insights...
Reflecting on the Past Year Navigating Cooperation Canada’s First Strategic Foresight Project
A Conversation with Cooperation Canada’s Research and Program Officer, Andy Ouedraogo. Andy Ouedraogo is the Research and Program Officer for Cooperation Canada's first strategic foresight project, the Global Cooperation Futures Initiative, funded by the International...
Navigating Emerging Trends in International Cooperation: Strategies for Civil Society Organizations
The outlook for international cooperation actors for the coming decade is both uncertain and turbulent. That is the conviction behind our newly launched Landscape Analysis of the International Cooperation Sector, a scan of emerging trends and drivers of change, and an...
Launch of the Global Landscape Analysis of the International Cooperation Sector
Cooperation Canada is proud to announce the launch of our Global Landscape Analysis of the International Cooperation sector, a report of the Global Cooperation Futures Initiative funded by the International Development Research Centre (IDRC). Drawing from a year of...
Empowering Communities: ACTED Canada’s Triple Nexus Approach in Afghanistan
This story is part of Cooperation Canada’s triple nexus Spotlight Series ACTED Canada, as part of a global network, is dedicated to a unique approach known as ‘triple nexus.’ This approach combines three critical areas: humanitarian aid, development initiatives, and...
BHM 2024 – Interview with Musu Taylor-Lewis
Interview with Musu Taylor-Lewis, Executive Director of Food for the Hungry 1. Why did you decide to work in international cooperation and what have been some career highlights? For a long as I can remember I've wanted to contribute to economic development....
BHM 2024- Interview with Carelle Mang-Benza
Interview with Carelle Mang-Benza, Policy Lead at Cooperation Canada 1. Why did you decide to work in international cooperation and what have been some career highlights? When I first worked with a bilateral donor many years ago, I was more interested in the...
Strategic Foresight in International Cooperation: Six Reasons You and Your Organization Should Embrace It
It's common knowledge that the pace of change in our world is accelerating rapidly, right? Each day brings fresh challenges, and now more than ever, our environmental, political, social, economic, and technological realms are deeply interconnected. A crisis...
A Look Back at IDW2024
From 4 to 10 February, Canadians from coast to coast to coast and internationally participated in International Development Week (IDW), an annual moment to celebrate Canada’s contributions to eradicating poverty and to a more peaceful, inclusive, and prosperous world....
The 2023 Cooperation Canada Awards Winners
Each year, the Cooperation Canada Awards recognize 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 7, nearly a hundred people attended...
Black Changemakers, Innovators and Disruptors Shaping Canada’s International Cooperation Sector
This Black History Month, Cooperation Canada would like to highlight the remarkable black changemakers, innovators and disruptors who are shaping Canada's international cooperation sector. Cooperation Canada will highlight members of its team and network to learn more...
BHM 2024 – Interview with Andy Ouédraogo
Interview with Andy Ouédraogo, Research and Program Officer at Cooperation Canada 1. Why did you decide to work in international cooperation and what have been some career highlights? Growing up, my parents served as guiding beacons, inspiring a deep-rooted...
Black History Month 2024 Statement
As we celebrate Black History Month, we at Cooperation Canada renew our commitment to key principles at the heart of our work: inclusion, equity and decolonization. We recognize that building an equitable world begins with understanding, respect and solidarity. We are...
An Open Letter to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau
Cooperation Canada stands with over 100 Canadian Civil society organizations calling on the government of Canada to play a leading world in a deeply insecure world. Read our Open Letter to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau ahead of the 2024 federal budget.
A Look Back at Our Consultation on Implementing Canada’s Indo-Pacific Strategy
On January 15, 2024, Cooperation Canada collaborated with Global Affairs Canada in organizing a public consultation on Canada’s Indo-Pacific Strategy (IPS) launched in November 2022. The consultation’s objectives were to raise awareness on the Strategy, mobilize the...
Looking Ahead to a New Year
In 2023, the inequalities and injustices that many of us work hard to alleviate escalated in many parts of the world. Conflict, deepening food insecurity, global economic instability, the devastating effects of the climate crisis, and attacks on women’s rights, human...
Celebrate IDW 2024 with Cooperation Canada
Each year, as part of International Development Week (IDW), Canadians are invited to participate in activities and celebrate their contribution to eradicating poverty and building a more peaceful, inclusive and prosperous world. This year, IDW2024 will take place from...
Register to the Cooperation Canada Awards Ceremony
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 7, 2024, from 4 to 5 pm ET, Cooperation Canada...
Women Peacebuilders: an Investment Canada Cannot Afford to Overlook
This story is part of Cooperation Canada’s triple nexus Spotlight Series Investing in women peacebuilders is not just a moral and effective thing to do, it’s a good financial investment we cannot afford to overlook. The returns are vital and invaluable for...
Statement on Canada’s Support for a Humanitarian Ceasefire in Gaza
Cooperation Canada welcomes Canada’s support on 12 December 2023 of a UN General Assembly resolution demanding an immediate humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza. We stand alongside other Canadian organizations, including several Cooperation Canada members, who have been...
Shifting Power in International Cooperation: Connecting the Dots for Cooperation Canada’s Members
On November 20-21, 2023, Cooperation Canada invited its members to discuss ways to move the powershift agenda from words to action. The specific objectives were to provide background and exchange perspectives on issues relating to changing roles for Canadian INGOs in...
The Anti-Racist Cooperation (ARC) Hub’s 2023 Collective Commitment Report Is Now Available!
Each year, the Collective Commitment Report represents a tangible commitment by organizations in Canada's international cooperation sector to reflect on, identify and address systemic racism in the sector. The 2023 Collective Commitment Report serves as a check-in,...
Launching Resilient Societies, a Hub for Activists and Human Rights Defenders in Exile
On November 30th, 2023, a series of events marked the launch of Resilient Societies, an emerging hub for activists and human rights defenders in exile. With Resilient Societies currently being incubated at Cooperation Canada, a morning brainstorming session was held...
Engaging Canadian Civil Society in the Implementation of Canada’s Indo-Pacific Strategy
Cooperation Canada, in partnership with Global Affairs Canada, is organizing a public consultation to engage Canadian civil society in implementing Canada's Indo-Pacific Strategy (IPS) aimed at deepening partnerships at country and regional organization levels in the...
Launch of Resilient Societies
November 29, 2023, Ottawa - At a time when human rights and democracy are under threat in many parts of the world, Cooperation Canada is proud to participate in the launch of Resilient Societies, a new activist-led hub that provides support and creates spaces for...
Launch of the Global Humanitarian Context: A Landscape Analysis
The Humanitarian Response Network of Canada (HRN), Nexus Cooperation and Cooperation Canada are proud to launch The Global Humanitarian Context, a new report providing a landscape analysis to better understand the dynamic humanitarian context shaping the operations of...
Community Conflict Management in Southern Somalia
This story is part of Cooperation Canada’s triple nexus Spotlight Series In 2020 Development and Peace – Caritas Canada, in partnership with Trócaire, initiated a three-year project to support vulnerable communities, particularly women, in Internally...
A Look Back at Cooperation Canada Leaders’ Forum
On 18 and 19 October 2023, Cooperation Canada hosted its inaugural Leaders' Forum, an opportunity for more than 70 leaders of Cooperation Canada member organizations to come together, network and strategize on the key priorities, trends and contexts shaping...
The Call for Nominations for the 2023 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...
Second Meeting of the Global Cooperation Futures Initiative’s Strategic Advisory Committee
Our latest gathering of the Strategic Advisory Committee for the Futures Initiative was convened on October 11th, 2023, to deliberate on the project’s progress, discuss challenges and opportunities, as well as provide feedback on the project’s deliverables. This group...
The Importance of Social Cohesion in Fragile Contexts: Lessons from an Interfaith Network in Syria
This story is part of Cooperation Canada’s triple nexus Spotlight Series. It was initially posted on October 30, 2014 (https://mccintersections.wordpress.com/2014/10/30/humanitarian-assistance-and-social-cohesion-in-syria/) In any situation of crisis or...
Launch of the 2023 Canadian Aid Trends Report: Q&A with Author, Brian Tomlinson
On the sidelines of the 2023 Canadian Aid Trends report launch, its author, Brian Tomlinson, Executive Director of AidWatch Canada, met with Darron Seller-Peritz, Policy Analyst and Program Officer at Cooperation Canada, to discuss the report's objectives and Brian’s...
New Report: 2023 Canadian Aid Trends
Cooperation Canada and AidWatch Canada are proud to collaborate on an important report looking into Canadian international assistance. The information unearthed in this report is crucial for anyone following Canada’s contributions to international assistance and a...
Cooperation Canada’s statement on the crisis in Gaza, West Bank and Israel
Cooperation Canada is horrified by the escalating violence and loss of life in Gaza, West Bank and Israel, and sympathizes with the victims and their families. We are deeply concerned by the worsening humanitarian crisis and call for an immediate end to the violence. ...
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...
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...
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...