Timing makes this a “nothing” budget — it is too far away from the next election (October 2019) to announce major new spending or directions. We expect it will be a combination of touting success and cautious optimism. It will no doubt contain the usual messaging on strengthening the middle [...]
In November 2017, the Government of Canada announced plans to welcome 1 million permanent residents to Canada between 2018-2020. Of these, almost 140,000 are expected to be refugees and protected persons. In light of the new immigration plan and the Liberal Government’s past commitments to [...]
As Canadians implement – or abandon – their New Year’s resolutions, it’s also an appropriate time to reflect upon how the Canadian government is acting on the pledges it has made. As case studies, we can consider the government’s record on supporting global development and Canadian civil [...]
As of 2015, 76 countries around the world criminalize consensual same-sex relationships. In the development and human rights communities, violence, discrimination, and inequality are often considered a barrier to progress and now, questions of sexual orientation and gender identity (SOGI) are being [...]
"Blended finance" is a key emerging area in development finance. We take a deeper look at measurement and reporting issues, and leverage effects. [...]
"Blended finance" is a key emerging area in development finance. We make sense of it and share key resources. [...]
Examining post-conflict reconstruction and rehabilitation initiatives in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. How does Canada compare to other [...]
Education is vital to improving health, building peaceful societies, ending poverty and improving gender equality – yet despite its critical importance, global financing for education has declined in recent years, even while investment in other areas of international development has [...]
Is there a link between Canadian exports and official development assistance? Results from an augmented gravity model, looking at Canadian exports and ODA to developing countries 1989-2015. [...]
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