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Mission Control software puts Canada on the moon

This is the first Canadian software, the first Canadian computer, the first Canadian artificial intelligence to go to the moon.

Publication date: 2021-10-20
Country(s): Canada, Japan, United Arab Emirates
Region(s): Asia-Pacific, Middle East and North Africa, North America
Category(s): Trade diversification

Cool customer

Enersion's Tri-Generation system captures wasted heat from solar panels or gas-powered units and converts it into cooling, heating and electricity.

Publication date: 2021-10-05
Country(s): Canada, United Arab Emirates
Region(s): Middle East and North Africa, North America
Category(s): Clean Technologies

Victor Energy’s “Current” Success in Europe

Its parent company is based in Alberta, but Croatia-based Victor Energy is buzzing after establishing a foothold in the European market.

Publication date: 2021-06-15
Country(s): Canada, Croatia
Region(s): Europe, North America
Category(s): CETA, Trade diversification

Morbern Inc. stitches its own success in Europe

When it comes to designer-coated fabrics, Morbern is cut from a different cloth.

Publication date: 2021-06-10
Country(s): Canada, Netherlands, United States
Region(s): Europe, North America
Category(s): CETA, Clean Technologies, Trade diversification

How the Canada-EU trade agreement and CanExport funding helped bring Lac-Mac's personal protective equipment to the world

Thanks to CanExport funding, London, Ontario-based Lac-Mac has the world covered!

Publication date: 2020-11-25
Country(s): UK, Romania, Australia, New Zealand, Germany
Region(s): Europe, North America, Australia
Category(s):Canada-European Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement, Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership, Trade diversification, Woman-owned

HUDSON Boat Works rides wave of success in global markets

The racing shell manufacturer has powered through the pandemic by adapting to demand and taking advantage of free trade agreements, such as the Canada-EU Economic and Trade Agreement and the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership.

Publication date: 2020-11-10
Country(s): Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Chile, Netherlands, New Zealand, Peru, United States, United Kingdom
Region(s): Asia-Pacific, Europe, Latin America and the Caribbean, North America
Category(s): Canada-European Union Economic and Trade Agreement, Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership, Trade diversification

How Vivo Team achieved European trade success during COVID-19

Operating online, seizing an opportunity and taking advantage of long-established relationships helped the Vancouver-based company establish itself in Europe.

Publication date: 2020-10-01
Country(s): Switzerland
Region(s): Europe
Category(s): Trade diversification

Hexoskin's high-tech shirts monitor vital signs at home, freeing up valuable space and time for health-care workers on the pandemic's frontlines.

Publication date: 2020-04-24
Country(s): United States, United Kingdom, Spain, Italy, Australia, New Zealand
Region(s): North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific
Category(s): Health, Information and Communications Technologies

As female CEOs, Julie Angus and Luna Yu are often considered outliers, but that hasn't stopped them from building successful cleantech businesses.

Publication date: 2020-02-11
Country(s): Canada, United States, France
Region(s): North America, Europe
Category(s): Clean Technologies, BWIT, Women and girls

Jordan Boesch started a new company, 7shifts, which now employs close to 90 people and sells its scheduling software to 10,000 restaurants in more than 20 countries around the world.

Publication date: 2019-03-12
Country(s): Australia, Brunei, Chile, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Peru, Singapore, Vietnam
Region(s): Asia-Pacific
Category(s): Trade diversification, CPTPP

The Diavik Diamond Mine in Canada’s Northwest Territories has serious bragging rights for producing the biggest and brightest.

Publication date: 2019-06-07
Country(s): Belgium, India
Region(s): Asia-Pacific, Europe
Category(s): Trade diversification

Asian and European markets teem with opportunity for Canada’s northern fisheries

The Fisheries Division of Qikiqtaaluk Corporation is a major player in the Canadian offshore cold-water shrimp and turbot industries.

Publication date: 2019-07-29
Country(s): China, Japan
Region(s): Asia-Pacific, Europe
Category(s): Trade diversification, Fish and Seafood

If you have a child younger than eight years old in Quebec, chances are you have come across the soothing powers of the Béké-Bobo therapeutic teddy bear.

Publication date: 2019-05-16
Country(s): France, Germany
Region(s): Europe
Category(s): Children, Health, Trade diversification

Scott Foster has an abiding love of nature and a saying he keeps close to his heart, “Money doesn’t solve problems, people solve problems.”
The president of Vancouver-based BI Pure Water is accustomed to solving water-treatment problems worldwide. It’s part of his passion for nature.

Publication date: 2019-02-11
Country(s): Australia, Brunei, Chile, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Peru, Singapore, Vietnam
Region(s): Asia-Pacific
Category(s): Trade diversification, CPTPP

Vancouver’s outdoor lifestyle has turned out to be a potent marketing tool for Biba Ventures Inc. (Biba), as the young, west coast company pitches its playground technology around the world.

Publication date: 2019-02-11
Country(s): Australia, Brunei, Chile, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Peru, Singapore, Vietnam
Region(s): Asia-Pacific
Category(s): Trade diversification, CPTPP

Marie-Josée Lavoie founded GreenCompete in 2008 to help companies market their green products or find green partners and suppliers. The company has expanded into the United States and China with assistance from Business Women in International Trade (BWIT).

Publication date: 2019-06-07
Country(s): Canada, United States, China
Region(s): North America, Asia-Pacific
Category(s): Professional Services, BWIT

Canadian award-winning icewine pleases palates in world markets

When Gary Pillitteri’s wine won a gold medal at a local competition, he knew his dream to establish a winery could become a reality.

Publication date: 2019-07-25
Country(s): Republic of Korea, Vietnam
Region(s): Asia-Pacific, North America
Category(s): Trade diversification, Wine, Beer and Spirits

A Canadian Trade Commissioner Service fast-track client, Agrisoma Biosciences, based in Gatineau, Quebec, is revolutionizing the jet fuel industry with the world’s first partially plant-powered transatlantic flight.

Publication date: 2018-09-15
Country(s): United States
Region(s): North America
Category(s): Clean technologies, Trade diversification

Canadian honey leaves its mark in space, and on Earth

Island Abbey Foods now employs about 100 people, making it one of Prince Edward Island’s largest and most prominent privately-owned businesses.

Publication date: 2019-08-14
Country(s): New Zealand, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States
Region(s): Asia-Pacific, Europe, Middle East and North Africa, North America
Category(s): Trade diversification

CarbonCure Technologies is bringing a breath of fresh air, both literally and figuratively, to the global concrete industry.

Publication date: 2019-02-27
Country(s): Australia, Brunei, Chile, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Peru, Singapore, Vietnam
Region(s): Asia-Pacific
Category(s): Trade diversification, CPTPP

The legacy of a village school teacher in Bangladesh has fueled a multi-million dollar biomedical venture in Prince Edward Island.

Publication date: 2019-03-06
Country(s): Australia, Brunei, Chile, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Peru, Singapore, Vietnam
Region(s): Asia-Pacific
Category(s): Trade diversification, CPTPP

Cirque Éloize: Its playground is the whole planet!

Combining circus arts with music, dance and theatre, Cirque Éloize has now done more than 5,500 performances in over 550 cities around the globe.

Publication date: 2019-07-05
Country(s): France
Region(s): Europe
Category(s): Trade diversification

Clearwater Seafoods ships Atlantic Canada flavours to the world

Bedford, Nova Scotia-based Clearwater Seafoods has more than $600 million in annual sales, and some 1,900 employees in seven countries.

Publication date: 2019-09-06
Country(s): Italy, Japan, France, Portugal, Spain
Region(s): Asia-Pacific, Europe
Category(s): CPTPP, CETA, Trade diversification

Joseph Kurgat has made a remarkable journey. After qualifying as an accountant in his native Kenya, he came to Canada to further his studies and then joined Cypher Environmental Ltd. (Cypher), a Winnipeg, Manitoba-based manufacturer of environmentally friendly road-making materials. Today, at just 26 years old, Kurgat manages Cypher’s production plant.

Publication date: 2019-02-11
Country(s): Australia, Brunei, Chile, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Peru, Singapore, Vietnam
Region(s): Asia-Pacific
Category(s): Trade diversification, CPTPP

Dr. Oetker employs almost 400 Canadians at an office and factory in Mississauga and a second factory in London.

Publication date: 2019-05-21
Country(s): Australia, Brunei, Chile, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Peru, Singapore, Vietnam
Region(s): Asia-Pacific
Category(s): Trade diversification, CPTPP

When Rick Duha first went to Chile to expand his family business into a new market, he flipped through a phone book to find paint company listings. Duha wasn’t afraid to cold call businesses to establish trade partnerships for products like the paint colour cards found in hardware stores across Canada. He’s part of the Duha Group, based in Winnipeg, Manitoba, which manufactures colour marketing tools and colour systems.

Publication date: 2019-02-11
Country(s): Australia, Brunei, Chile, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Peru, Singapore, Vietnam
Region(s): Asia-Pacific
Category(s): Trade diversification, CPTPP

Canada and the United Kingdom threw out a challenge to their energy entrepreneurs last October: come up with a technology that can transform traditional electricity grids into energy systems that efficiently integrate power from diverse sources. Over the next two-and-a-half years, six teams from the two countries will receive up to $3 million each to devise such a system, with the winner collecting another $1 million.

Publication date: 2019-02-11
Country(s): Australia, Brunei, Chile, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Peru, Singapore, Vietnam
Region(s): Asia-Pacific
Category(s): Trade diversification, CPTPP

eSight designs and manufactures electronic eyewear for people with severe vision loss.

eSight designs and manufactures electronic eyewear for people with severe vision loss.

Publication date: 2019-07-15
Country(s): France, Germany, United Kingdom
Region(s): Europe
Category(s): Trade diversification

Not unlike highly coveted truffles or the anticipated Beaujolais nouveau, Jealous Fruits’ cherries are a seasonal luxury that lifts the spirits of consumers, whether in grandma’s homemade pie or as a coulis used as a garnish at Michelin-star restaurants around the word.

Publication date: 2019-02-11
Country(s): Australia, Brunei, Chile, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Peru, Singapore, Vietnam
Region(s): Asia-Pacific
Category(s): Trade diversification, CPTPP

The Philadelphia conference in August was the largest gathering of LGBT chambers of commerce and LGBT-owned businesses in the world.

Publication date: 2018-08-31
Country(s): United States
Region(s): North America
Category(s): Human rights, Trade diversification

C-Therm Technologies developed an innovative product that’s used by NASA and the United States Navy and large corporations such as Adidas and the 3M Company.

Publication date: 2019-03-14
Country(s): Australia, Brunei, Chile, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Peru, Singapore, Vietnam
Region(s): Asia-Pacific
Category(s): Trade diversification, CPTPP

The business has adopted the motto “better is absolutely possible”. It’s this ambitious approach – coupled with support from Business Women in International Trade (BWIT) – that fuelled the company’s international growth.

Publication date: 2019-06-07
Country(s): Canada, United Kingdom
Region(s): North America, Europe
Category(s): Consumer Products, BWIT

Halifax company helps illuminate the world with smart streetlights

LED Roadway Lighting began as a lighting company but has transformed itself into a clean-technology business with a global reach.

Publication date: 2019-07-29
Country(s): China, Israel, United Kingdom
Region(s): Asia-Pacific, Europe, Latin America and the Caribbean, Middle East and North Africa
Category(s): Trade diversification, Clean Technologies

Halifax-based Sue Siri is the founder and CEO of Iris Booth, the world’s first professional photo booth.

Publication date: 2019-03-06
Country(s): Australia, Brunei, Chile, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Peru, Singapore, Vietnam
Region(s): Asia-Pacific
Category(s): Trade diversification, CPTPP

HUDSON Boat Works rides wave of success in global markets

Based in London, Ontario, HUDSON Boat Works designs and manufactures elite racing shells for Olympic and World Rowing Championship teams.

Publication date: 2019-07-08
Country(s): Australia, New Zealand, Peru, United States, United Kingdom
Region(s): Asia-Pacific, Europe, North America
Category(s): Trade diversification, CETA, CPTPP

A Canadian kayak maker is proving how smart ideas can beat trade protectionism.

Publication date: 2019-03-14
Country(s): Australia, Brunei, Chile, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Peru, Singapore, Vietnam
Region(s): Asia-Pacific
Category(s): Trade diversification, CPTPP

Though it employs only 20 people, Laipac has sold its GPS-enabled monitoring and tracking devices in more than 100 countries around the world.

Publication date: 2019-05-08
Country(s): Australia, Brunei, Chile, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Peru, Singapore, Vietnam
Region(s): Asia-Pacific
Category(s): Trade diversification, CPTPP

Amy Maund established her company, Laughing Lichen, in 2011 to create products such as soaps, salves and seasonings in an ecological way.

Publication date: 2019-05-08
Country(s): Asia, Australia, Brunei, Chile, Germany, Ireland, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Peru, Singapore, Vietnam
Region(s): Asia-Pacific, Europe
Category(s): Trade diversification, CPTPP, CETA

Turning a $500,000 investment into a $750-million business that exports Canada’s largest amount of pork to Japan isn’t something HyLife could have done without having access to international trade.

Publication date: 2019-02-11
Country(s): Australia, Brunei, Chile, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Peru, Singapore, Vietnam
Region(s): Asia-Pacific
Category(s): Trade diversification, CPTPP

Masitek Instruments is one of many exporters that have come to realize the benefits of harnessing Canada’s rich diversity.

Publication date: 2019-02-11
Country(s): Australia, Brunei, Chile, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Peru, Singapore, Vietnam
Region(s): Asia-Pacific
Category(s):Trade diversification, CPTPP

It’s no exaggeration to say that the movement sensors of Measurand Inc. have prevented a host of deadly and costly disasters in mines, dams, tunnels and buildings around the world.

Publication date: 2019-02-27
Country(s): Australia, Brunei, Chile, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Peru, Singapore, Vietnam
Region(s): Asia-Pacific
Category(s): Trade diversification, CPTPP

Metamaterial Technologies Inc. is a pioneer in adapting the science behind some of the most intricate structures found in nature to create complex materials that can absorb, block or enhance light waves.

Publication date: 2019-03-12
Country(s): Australia, Brunei, Chile, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Peru, Singapore, Vietnam
Region(s): Asia-Pacific
Category(s): Trade diversification, CPTPP

WATERAX has become the gold standard for lightweight, high-pressure portable fire pumps used around the world.

Publication date: 2019-03-20
Country(s): Australia, Brunei, Chile, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Peru, Singapore, Vietnam
Region(s): Asia-Pacific
Category(s): Trade diversification, CPTPP

Enter Motion Metrics International, a Vancouver-based company whose ShovelMetrics system uses high-resolution cameras and artificial intelligence to detect missing or worn shovel teeth. An alarm sounds if a tooth breaks off. The system also provides detailed particle-size analysis of the material loaded into the shovel bucket, which is valuable information for blasting engineers.

Publication date: 2019-02-11
Country(s): Australia, Brunei, Chile, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Peru, Singapore, Vietnam
Region(s): Asia-Pacific
Category(s):Trade diversification, CPTPP

Tara Bosch is helping consumers kick sugar and keep candy. The entrepreneur began testing recipes in her kitchen before dropping out of university at the age of 22 to pursue the venture at an incubator.

Publication date: 2019-06-07
Country(s): Canada, United States
Region(s): North America, Europe
Category(s): Consumer Products, BWIT

The family business that started with a man and his dog now has 45 employees, including two of Corey’s four children, and a processing facility that spans five acres.

Publication date: 2019-02-27
Country(s): Australia, Brunei, Chile, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Peru, Singapore, Vietnam
Region(s): Asia-Pacific
Category(s): Trade diversification, CPTPP

Toronto-based Northern Light Technologies (NLT) is helping mines around the world stay in business by cutting costs and boosting productivity.

Publication date: 2019-03-26
Country(s): Australia, Brunei, Chile, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Peru, Singapore, Vietnam
Region(s): Asia-Pacific
Category(s): Trade diversification, CPTPP

Senez, vice-president of marketing at Vancouver-based Pacific Rim Distributors, tapped into Asia’s craft-beer market by connecting Canadian breweries to international buyers.

Publication date: 2019-02-11
Country(s): Australia, Brunei, Chile, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Peru, Singapore, Vietnam
Region(s): Asia-Pacific
Category(s): Trade diversification, CPTPP

Barb Stegemann believes women can use their buying power for positive change. Her company’s award-winning fragrances are made with essential oils sourced in areas affected by war and strife.

Publication date: 2019-06-07
Country(s): Haiti, Rwanda, Afghanistan
Region(s): Latin America and the Caribbean, Sub-Saharan Africa, Asia-Pacific, North America
Category(s): Consumer Products, BWIT

Rackam’s solar thermal solutions warm up international industry

Rackam’s systems use automated, sun-tracking parabolic mirrors to collect and concentrate solar heat for thermal power.

Publication date: 2019-06-21
Country(s): China, Greece, Mexico, Morocco, Portugal, Spain
Region(s): Asia-Pacific, Europe, Latin America and the Caribbean, North America
Category(s): Clean Technologies, Trade diversification

Three Farmers began selling camelina oil in Canada, which proved to be a major market breakthrough for the product.

Publication date: 2019-03-14
Country(s): Australia, Brunei, Chile, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Peru, Singapore, Vietnam
Region(s): Asia-Pacific
Category(s): Trade diversification, CPTPP

When Peter Voss met with Boeing, Airbus and other Shimco customers 10 years ago, their main concern was on-time delivery and top-notch quality. No longer.

Publication date: 2019-02-19
Country(s): Australia, Brunei, Chile, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Peru, Singapore, Vietnam
Region(s): Asia-Pacific
Category(s): Trade diversification, CPTPP

What began as one man’s idea to follow in his father’s footsteps later turned into one of the largest global trading companies in the world.

Publication date: 2019-05-08
Country(s): Australia, Brunei, Chile, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Peru, Singapore, Vietnam
Region(s): Asia-Pacific
Category(s): Trade diversification, CPTPP

Although the first year and a half of business was a nail-biter, Novonix now has a small core team of 17 and has further hiring plans.

Publication date: 2019-05-08
Country(s): Australia, Brunei, Chile, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Peru, Singapore, Vietnam
Region(s): Asia-Pacific
Category(s): Trade diversification, CPTPP

SodaStream’s environmentally friendly home carbonation systems are centred on a sustainable circular return and reuse system.

Publication date: 2019-05-30
Country(s): Israel
Region(s): Middle East and North Africa
Category(s): Consumer Products, Trade diversification

Since opening its operations 10 years ago, Industrie Gastronomique Cascajares has seen growing demand for its high-end sous-vide cooking.

Publication date: 2019-06-10
Country(s): Spain
Region(s): Europe
Category(s): Food, Trade diversification

Vitaly Pecherskiy and co-founders Ildar Shar and Yang Han started StackAdapt in 2013 to apply data, analysis and machine learning to online advertising. They are now working with hundreds of companies globally and went from 56 employees in 2018 to 120 people only a year later. Exporting was directly responsible for this growth.

Publication date: 2019-02-19
Country(s): Australia, Brunei, Chile, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Peru, Singapore, Vietnam
Region(s): Asia-Pacific
Category(s): Trade diversification, CPTPP

It was while sipping beer in the mid-1980s in a centuries-old brewhouse nestled in the shadow of the imposing 13th-century Heidelberg Castle that Eli Gershkovitch first tasted the possibility of his future as the owner of Steamworks Brewing Company.

Publication date: 2019-05-17
Country(s): Germany, Hong Kong, United States
Region(s): Asia-Pacific, Europe, North America
Category(s): Consumer Products, Wine, Beer and Spirits, Trade diversification

Van Dijk says the family enterprise has combined old-fashioned simplicity with a forward-thinking view of the world.

Publication date: 2019-03-06
Country(s): Australia, Brunei, Chile, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Peru, Singapore, Vietnam
Region(s): Asia-Pacific
Category(s): Trade diversification, CPTPP

Piccola Cucina is a family-owned business that got its start selling homemade biscotti in 2009. The company has since developed a range of almond-based and glutenfree products.

Publication date: 2019-06-07
Country(s): Canada, United States
Region(s): North America
Category(s): Consumer Products, BWIT

A $4.5-billion project will create jobs in Alberta by turning propane into plastic.

Publication date: 2019-05-27
Country(s): Kuwait
Region(s): Middle East and North Africa
Category(s): Trade diversification, CPTPP

In the future, clean energy, including hydrogen, should become the method of choice to power anything that requires gas or electricity.

Publication date: 2019-03-14
Country(s): Australia, Brunei, Chile, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Peru, Singapore, Vietnam
Region(s): Asia-Pacific
Category(s): Trade diversification, CPTPP

Yuers’s company, Kryton International, already distributes its concrete hardening and waterproofing products in eight of the 10 countries that have joined Canada in signing the groundbreaking CPTPP. On December 30, 2018, Canada was among the first six countries in the group to ratify the agreement.

Publication date: 2019-02-11
Country(s): Australia, Brunei, Chile, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Peru, Singapore, Vietnam
Region(s): Asia-Pacific
Category(s):Trade diversification, CPTPP

Let’s say you walk into a silent office and see sidelong glances and closed doors. These could be signs of a workplace in need of Vivo Team.

Publication date: 2019-06-13
Country(s): United States
Region(s): North America
Category(s): Trade diversification

Only about 15% of Conviron’s revenue comes from sales in Canada. The balance comes from selling equipment in almost 100 countries.

Publication date: 2019-02-27
Country(s): Australia, Brunei, Chile, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Peru, Singapore, Vietnam
Region(s): Asia-Pacific
Category(s): Trade diversification, CPTPP

With Newfoundland’s AbbyShot Clothiers, you can dress like your favourite movie character

AbbyShot sells garments and accessories styled on popular movies, television shows and video game characters.

Publication date: 2019-07-10
Country(s): United Kingdom, United States
Region(s): Europe, North America
Category(s): Trade diversification

When your typical workday can involve exploding high-pressure gas tanks, you know you don’t have a regular 9-to-5 job.

Publication date: 2019-05-31
Country(s): Australia, Brunei, Chile, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Peru, Singapore, Vietnam
Region(s): Asia-Pacific
Category(s): Trade diversification, CPTPP

Responding around the clock: Inside our emergency response centre

When an international crisis happens, employees across 抖淫视频 come forward to support. Increasing capacity to help Canadians in Lebanon is no exception.

Publication date:2024-10-24
Country(s): Lebanon
Region(s): Middle East and North Africa
Category(s): consular, emergency response, peace, security

Travelling south? Travel smart

Every year, Canadian snowbirds travel south to escape the winter cold. The Government of Canada has advice to help them enjoy the sun while staying safe.

Publication date: 2024-10-09
Country(s): Mexico, United States
Region(s): North America, Latin America and the Caribbean
Category(s): Travel, Consular

Canadian Indigenous trade delegation strengthens ties with Australia and New Zealand

The economic empowerment of Indigenous peoples and their communities is a priority of the Government of Canada.

Publication date: 2024-09-25
Country(s): Australia
Region(s): Asia Pacific
Category(s): Trade diversification

Essential advice for safe travel outside of Canada

The Travel Advice and Advisories (TAAs) are official Government of Canada information and advice on safety and security conditions abroad to help travellers make informed and responsible decisions about their travel.

Publication date: 2024-09-10
Country(s): N/A
Region(s): Asia Pacific, Europe, Latin America and the Caribbean, Middle East and North Africa, Sub-Saharan Africa, North America,
Category(s): Travel, Consular

Study the world!
Canada’s advice on top destinations for students

The Government of Canada has travel advice for some of the top destinations for Canadian youth who study abroad, including Australia, France, the United Kingdom and the United States.

Publication date: 2024-09-10
Country(s): Australia, France, United Kingdom, United States
Region(s): Asia Pacific, Europe, North America
Category(s): Travel, Youth, Consular

What Canadians need to know about consular services

Consular services are what Canadian officers at 260 points of service around the world can do to help you while you’re outside Canada.

Publication date: 2024-09-10
Country(s): N/A
Region(s): Asia Pacific, Europe, Latin America and the Caribbean, Middle East and North Africa, Sub-Saharan Africa, North America
Category(s): Travel, Consular

Canada has travel advice for top destinations known for Pride celebrations

Canadians often travel to celebrate Pride season from June through August. The Government of Canada has travel advice for top destinations outside Canada known for their Pride celebrations, plus contact information for nearby Canadians offices

Publication date: 2024-09-10
Country(s): Australia, Netherlands, Brazil,
Region(s): Asia Pacific, Europe, Latin America and the Caribbean
Category(s): Travel, Consular, Diversity and inclusion

Journalist sees parallel hurdles for minority women in Canadian and global media

As a woman of mixed race, Minelle Mahtani worked hard to find her voice as a journalist in Canada. As an academic who speaks to international audiences about identity and news today, Mahtani sees that visible minority women around the world face many similar hurdles.

Publication date: 2024-08-13
Country(s): Bhutan, Canada
Region(s): Asia, North America
Category(s): Gender equality, Diversity

Canada supports gender equality and digital capacity-building in Bhutan’s media

A panel discussion, workshop and lecture for Bhutanese journalists supported by Canada—in partnership with prominent media organizations in Bhutan—focused on gender equality and digital capacity-building in the country’s media.

Publication date: 2024-08-13
Country(s): Bhutan, Canada
Region(s): Asia, North America
Category(s): Gender equality, democracy, governance

The Tour of Hope

The Tour of Hope is an inspiring initiative that unites Indigenous communities across Canada, Australia, and New Zealand through the universal love of ice hockey.

Publication date: 2024-07-23
Country(s): Australia
Region(s): Asia-Pacific
Category(s): Sport

Sudan consular emergency response: Canada’s role in the global effort to bring stranded foreign nationals to safety

International cooperation is crucial when responding to an emergency. Learn more about how international cooperation was key to helping Canadians affected by the crisis in Sudan.

Publication date: 2024-07-16
Country(s): Sudan
Region(s): Middle East and North Africa
Category(s): consular, Emergency response, peace, security

Surge responders bring dedication, teamwork and special skills to assist in Israel, West Bank and Gaza consular emergency response

To effectively respond to a crisis, 抖淫视频 counts on surge capacity responders from all corners of the department to help the influx of requests for assistance from Canadians affected.

Publication date: 2024-07-16
Country(s): Israel, Gaza
Region(s): Middle East and North Africa
Category(s): consular, Emergency response, peace, security

Forum brings focus on Indigenous issues in the Caribbean— and common ground with Canada

Ricardo Bharath Hernandez, Chief of the Santa Rosa First Peoples Community in Trinidad and Tobago, hopes a special forum at the 54th Annual Meeting of the Board of Governors of the Caribbean Development Bank will lead to development programming for First Nations communities in the Caribbean.

Publication date: 2024-06-13
Country(s): Trinidad and Tobago, Canada
Region(s): Caribbean, North America
Category(s): Development assistance, climate change, economic development, international finance

Activist sees opportunity in capturing the energy of Caribbean youth at forum

Young people have much to contribute to the development of the Caribbean region, says Asha-Gaye Cowell. Harnessing their energy will be the focus of the Youth FIRE Forum happening at the 54th Annual Meeting of the Board of Governors of the Caribbean Development Bank.

Publication date: 2024-06-12
Country(s): Barbados, Dominica, Canada
Region(s): Caribbean, North America
Category(s): Development assistance, economic development, youth engagement

Flagship Ottawa meeting brings focus on sustainable development challenges, opportunities in the Caribbean

The 54th Annual Meeting of the Board of Governors of the Caribbean Development Bank is being held in Ottawa from June 17 to 20. The event marks another milestone in Canada’s long history with the Caribbean and with the key regional financial institution.

Publication date: 2024-06-11
Country(s): Barbados, Dominica, Canada
Region(s): Caribbean, North America
Category(s): Development assistance, climate change, economic development, international finance institutions

Humanitarian crisis in Gaza: Rapid response worker provides emergency relief on a community scale

Chiran Livera, head of emergency operations with the Canadian Red Cross, says the effort to provide humanitarian assistance to the affected population in the Gaza Strip and West Bank has been protracted, complex and traumatic for those in the field.

Publication date: 2024-05-27
Country(s): Israel, The West Bank, Gaza Strip, Canada
Region(s): Middle East, North America
Category(s): Humanitarian assistance

Amplifying the Voice of Canadian Hostages and their Families

In November 2023, Julie Sunday was designated as the Senior Official for Hostage Affairs to lead Canada’s consular efforts to respond to cases of hostage-taking and be a vocal advocate for victims, survivors, and their families.

Publication date: 2024-05-16
Country(s): Canada
Region(s): Asia-Pacific, Europe, Latin America and the Caribbean, Middle East and Noth Africa, North America, Sub-Saharan Africa
Category(s): Consular, Defence and Security, Elimination of violence, Human Rights, Peace, Security

Helping Tunisian communes prepare gender-responsive annual investment plans

Making annual investment plans more gender-responsive.

Publication date: 2024-05-10
Country(s): Tunisia
Region(s): Middle East and North Africa
Category(s): Economic Growth, Education, Gender Equality, Governance, Women and Girls, Report to Parliament on the Government of Canada's International Assistance

Strengthening the ethics and integrity of South Africa’s public service

Canada helps build the capacity deliver gender-responsive services to the public.

Publication date: 2024-05-10
Country(s): Cape Town, South Africa
Region(s): Sub-Saharan Africa
Category(s): Gender Equality, Governance, Women and Girls, Report to Parliament on the Government of Canada's International Assistance

Celebrating progress in Iraq’s Women’s Advisory Boards

Supporting the increase of women’s participation in local governance.

Publication date: 2024-05-10
Country(s): Iraq
Region(s): Middle East and North Africa
Category(s): Gender Equality, Governance, Women and Girls, Report to Parliament on the Government of Canada's International Assistance

Working with researchers to build a global index on responsible AI

Canada supports a global index on responsible AI

Publication date: 2024-05-10
Country(s): Senegal
Region(s): Sub-Saharan Africa
Category(s): Education, Governance, Infrastructure, Information and Communications Technologies, Report to Parliament on the Government of Canada's International Assistance

Introducing innovative aquaponic systems to farmers in Honduras

Providing access to climate-smart agroforestry technologies.

Publication date: 2024-05-10
Country(s): Honduras
Region(s): North America
Category(s): Agriculture and Processed Food, Clean Technologies, Consumer Products, Economic Growth, Environment, Report to Parliament on the Government of Canada's International Assistance

Funding sustainable agribusinesses in East and West Africa

Investing in early-growth stage agribusinesses that help smallholder farmers.

Publication date: 2024-05-10
Country(s): Kenya
Region(s): Sub-Saharan Africa
Category(s): Agriculture and Processed Food, Consumer Products, Economic Growth, Environment, Report to Parliament on the Government of Canada's International Assistance

Supporting sustainable economic growth through solar power in Burkina Faso

Stimulating economic growth by focusing on improving access to renewable energy.

Publication date: 2024-05-10
Country(s): Burkina Faso
Region(s): Middle East and North Africa
Category(s): Clean Technologies, Education, Economic Growth, Environment, Climate Action, Report to Parliament on the Government of Canada's International Assistance

Putting local communities at the heart of Madagascar’s forest conservation

Reflecting local voices to protect forests in Madagascar.

Publication date: 2024-05-10
Country(s): Madagascar
Region(s): Sub-Saharan Africa
Category(s): Clean Technologies, Education, Environment, Governance, Information and Communications Technologies, Climate Action, Forestry and Wood Products, Report to Parliament on the Government of Canada's International Assistance

Giving women entrepreneurs a leg up in Northern Nigeria

Women entrepreneurs are learning key business skills to support their families.

Publication date: 2024-05-10
Country(s): Nigeria
Region(s): Sub-Saharan Africa
Category(s): Education, Economic Growth, Gender Equality, Governance, Women and Girls, Report to Parliament on the Government of Canada's International Assistance

Looking to insects to support farmers in Kenya and Uganda

Supporting research that demonstrates profitability of large-scale insect farming to provide feed.

Publication date: 2024-05-10
Country(s): Kenya and Uganda
Region(s): Sub-Saharan Africa
Category(s): Agriculture and Processed Foods, Climate Action, Environment, Report to Parliament on the Government of Canada's International Assistance

Inspired by the bees, a mother and daughter become Vita-Bee queens

Helping women and girls start businesses through beekeeping training.

Publication date: 2024-05-10
Country(s): Lebanon
Region(s): Middle East and North Africa
Category(s): Agriculture and Processed Foods, Consumer Products, Economic Growth, Environment, Gender Equality, Governance, Children, Women and Girls, Report to Parliament on the Government of Canada's International Assistance

Using space technology in Mozambique to better respond to natural disasters

Using space technology helps emergency managers to make informed decisions and act quickly to save lives.

Publication date: 2024-05-10
Country(s): Mozambique
Region(s): Sub-Saharan Africa
Category(s): Aerospace, Environment, Events, Governance, Infrastructure, Information and Communications Technologies, Climate Action, Report to Parliament on the Government of Canada's International Assistance

Breaking barriers: Ahmad’s tale of transformative teaching in Syria

Gender-responsive teaching techniques foster inclusive education for girls.

Publication date: 2024-05-10
Country(s): Syria
Region(s): Asia-Pacific
Category(s): Diversity and Inclusion, Education, Elimination of Violence, Gender Equality, Governance, Children, Women and Girls, Health, Human Rights, Youth, Report to Parliament on the Government of Canada's International Assistance

Removing educational barriers in South Sudan—and opening up a world of possibilities

Reducing barriers that prevent girls from attending school and investing in teachers through the Accelerated Secondary Education Program.

Publication date: 2024-05-10
Country(s): Sudan
Region(s): Middle East and North Africa
Category(s): Education, Gender Equality, Governance, Children, Women and Girls, Health, Human Rights, Youth, Report to Parliament on the Government of Canada's International Assistance

Giving women a voice on health services in Côte d’Ivoire

Improving women’s sexual and reproductive health in Tchologo by increasing participation in local decision making.

Publication date: 2024-05-10
Country(s): Côte d’Ivoire
Region(s): Middle East and North Africa
Category(s): Education, Gender Equality, Governance, Children, Women and Girls, Health, Human Rights, Youth, Report to Parliament on the Government of Canada's International Assistance

Making menstruation and feminine hygiene less taboo in Sierra Leone

Destigmatizing menstruation and increasing knowledge of feminine health and hygiene.

Publication date: 2024-05-10
Country(s): Sierra Leone
Region(s): Middle East and North Africa
Category(s): Education, Gender Equality, Children, Women and Girls, Health, Human Rights, Youth, Report to Parliament on the Government of Canada's International Assistance

Midwives: New light to increase facility delivery

Improvements in maternal, sexual and reproductive Health helps ensure healthy pregnancies and childbirth.

Publication date: 2024-05-10
Country(s): Bangladesh
Region(s): Asia-Pacific
Category(s): Gender Equality, Children, Women and Girls, Health, Human Rights, Youth, Report to Parliament on the Government of Canada's International Assistance

Providing women in Senegal with a forum to bring about change

Raising the awareness of high school students in Senegal leads to gender-equality innovations.

Publication date: 2024-05-10
Country(s): Senegal
Region(s): Middle East and North Africa
Category(s): Diversity and Inclusion, Education, Elimination of Violence, Gender Equality, Children, Women and Girls, Human Rights, Youth, Diversity and Inclusion, Report to Parliament on the Government of Canada's International Assistance

Providing much-needed shelter to SGBV victims in Western Ukraine

Canada supports opening the first SGBV shelter in Western Ukraine for women and children experiencing violence.

Publication date: 2024-05-10
Country(s): Ukraine
Region(s): Europe
Category(s): Diversity and Inclusion, Elimination of Violence, Gender Equality, Children, Women and Girls, Human Rights, Youth, Diversity and Inclusion, Report to Parliament on the Government of Canada's International Assistance

抖淫视频 helping journalists in Nepal report the truth

In December 2023 Canada’s Embassy in Nepal hosted two capacity building workshops for journalists and students of mass communications in Kathmandu.

Publication date: 2024-03-28
Country(s): Nepal
Region(s): Asia-Pacific
Category(s): Education, Human rights, Information and Communications Technologies 

Hope and math: Education programs promise opportunity for girls and women in Afghanistan

Online offerings are supporting Afghan girls and women—both those in the country and those displaced as refugees—in pursuing educational opportunities.

Publication date: 2024-03-26
Country(s): Canada, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Tajikistan
Region(s): North America, Central Asia
Category(s): Gender equality, human rights, women and girls 

Lawyer takes her victims’ rights expertise global

Anju Fujioka is a lawyer and victims’ advocate in London, Ontario. When Fujioka took part in a Technical Assistance Partnership-Expert Deployment Mechanism (TAP-EDM) initiative, she took her expertise global.

Publication date: 2024-02-29
Country(s): The Gambia, Canada
Region(s): West Africa, North America
Category(s): Elimination of violence, gender equality 

Canadian and Australian digital game studios share knowledge

Canada Down Under, in partnership with Creative Victoria, has delivered an informative webinar with industry professionals to provide insight into the digital games industry.

Publication date: 2021-11-30
Country(s): Australia
Region(s): Asia-Pacific
Category(s): Education, Trade diversification

Plastics, a global problem

Doctor Jennifer Lavers, originally from Edmonton, now lives on the other side of the world in Tasmania, conducting research on remote islands.

Publication date: 2021-11-05
Country(s): Australia
Region(s): Asia-Pacific
Category(s): Arts and Cultural Industries, Education, Environment

Choreographers from Canada and Australia join forces for Dance in Vancouver

Dance in Vancouver is a biennial celebration of contemporary dance and brings together dance practitioners from across Canada, Australia and the world.

Publication date: 2021-12-15
Country(s): Australia
Region(s): Asia-Pacific
Category(s): Arts and Cultural Industries

Spirit Animals: Finding harmony within ourselves and with nature

Phyllis Poitras-Jarrett is a contemporary Métis artist from Saskatchewan who uses her artwork to remind us about the interconnectedness of all things in the natural environment.

Publication date: 2022-04-20
Country(s): Australia
Region(s): Asia-Pacific
Category(s): Arts and Cultural Industries, Education

Study abroad – A career boosting experience

If you've ever dreamed of a gap year, but didn't want to put your studies on hold, studying abroad through a student exchange program might be the perfect opportunity for you.

Publication date: 2022-08-23
Country(s): Australia
Region(s): Asia-Pacific
Category(s): Come to Canada, Education

Working outside the box

Jase's Working Holiday experience in Canada expanded his idea of the perfect work/life balance.

Publication date: 2022-09-08
Country(s): Australia
Region(s): Asia-Pacific
Category(s): Come to Canada

Picture perfect paradise

Australians Virginia and Michael moved to Canada in 2017, and highly recommend others do the same.

Publication date: 2022-09-23
Country(s): Australia
Region(s): Asia-Pacific
Category(s): Come to Canada

Montreal: A visual effects hub

After 10 years working in the film industry in Australia, Canadian Jonathon Sumner headed back to Canada for his working holiday in 2016.

Publication date: 2022-11-17
Country(s): Australia
Region(s): Asia-Pacific
Category(s): Come to Canada, Trade diversification

Kick-start a tourism career

Liz's Working Holiday experience kick-started her career in tourism when she returned back home to New Zealand.

Publication date: 2022-11-17
Country(s): Australia
Region(s): Asia-Pacific
Category(s): Come to Canada

Canada supports theatre group in the Solomon Islands to tackle gender-based violence

The High Commission of Canada in Australia is proud to once again partner with Stages of Change Women's Theatre Association in Solomon Islands.

Publication date: 2022-12-19
Country(s): Australia
Region(s): Asia-Pacific
Category(s): Arts and Cultural Industries

Starting up, scaling up or exporting? Canada Down Under is here to help

The Canadian Trade Commissioner Service is proud to help Canadian businesses, like CrushDynamics, grow with confidence.

Publication date: 2023-01-06
Country(s): Australia
Region(s): Asia-Pacific
Category(s): Environment, Trade diversification

Canadian photographer Edward Burtynsky returns to Australia

One of the best-known Canadian photographers in the world has delved into his back catalogue to produce "In The Wake of Progress".

Publication date: 2023-01-06
Country(s): Australia
Region(s): Asia-Pacific
Category(s): Arts and Cultural Industries, Environment

From self-taught to self-confidence

When Anabelle travelled from Brisbane to Canada for the ski season, she was not expecting to gain so much more than just snowboarding skills.

Publication date: 2023-06-28
Country(s): Australia
Region(s): Asia-Pacific
Category(s): Come to Canada

Singing to a new tune in Canada

Sound designer and musician Dan Schaumann from Sydney chose Canada for his Working Holiday experience.

Publication date: 2023-06-28
Country(s): Australia
Region(s): Asia-Pacific
Category(s): Arts and Cultural Industries, Come to Canada

"Yes" to bilingual education in Australia

As part of Francophonie Month, Canada in Australia had the opportunity to spend an afternoon at an elementary school located in the greater Sydney area.

Publication date: 2023-09-06
Country(s): Australia
Region(s): Asia-Pacific
Category(s): Education

International projects bring judge-to-judge collaboration

Justice Mary Moreau knows the importance of building public confidence in the courts in the world’s emerging democracies.

Publication date: 2024-02-19
Country(s): Mongolia, Colombia, Canada
Region(s): East Asia, South America, North America
Category(s): Governance

Mobilizing excellence: Tapping into Canadian expertise to respond to needs for technical assistance

Through 抖淫视频’s Technical Assistance Partnership program, experts from across the country are deployed to support developing countries in tackling priorities and challenges.

Publication date: 2024-02-05
Country(s): The Gambia, Mongolia, Colombia, Canada
Region(s): West Africa, East Asia, South America, North America
Category(s): Elimination of gender-based violence, gender equality, judicial reform

Lessons in puberty: Adolescents in Vietnam and Nepal learn about sexuality in skits, competitions

Comprehensive sexuality education projects aim to raise awareness of sexual and reproductive health rights and improve gender equality through mass-education events in schools in marginalized communities.

Publication date: 2023-12-20
Country(s): Canada, Vietnam, Nepal
Region(s): Southeast Asia, South Asia
Category(s): Gender equality, human rights, women and girls, Elimination of gender-based violence

When borders know no bounds – How Canadian innovation is influencing students Down Under

Many parents worry about how technology so easily draws children into virtual worlds. However, one Canadian company is harnessing the captivating nature of digital technologies, transforming them into a force for good for students across the globe.

Publication date: 2021-04-23
Country(s): Australia
Region(s): Asia-Pacific
Category(s): Education

Tiguidou!

It has been said that Australia is Canada in a swimsuit. That is, beyond better beaches and warmer weather (or smaller mountains and worse, snow!), Australia can look a lot like its friend in North America. Both countries feature massive, lightly populated landmasses; they mirror one another with their indigenous then European settler past and multicultural present; and of course, both are modern, English-speaking nations — right?

Publication date: 2021-06-16
Country(s): Australia
Region(s): Asia-Pacific
Category(s): Arts and Cultural Industries, Education

Pay it forward

An Australian family has been spreading hope through small acts of kindness as a way to remember and commemorate the anniversary of the September 11 attacks.

Publication date: 2021-09-01
Country(s): Australia
Region(s): Asia-Pacific
Category(s): Arts and Cultural Industries

A Canadian's tale of working in the world's largest cattle station

From food to language, workplace practices to climate, Sarah Kirby vividly shares how her Working Holiday experience led to her personal growth, professional development, and familial bond with Australians.

Publication date: 2021-09-24
Country(s): Australia
Region(s): Asia-Pacific
Category(s): Come to Canada

See Canada through the eyes of Aussies and Kiwis

Canada is a rich tapestry of cultures and experiences. If you take a picture coast to coast, you will see mountains and forests, lakes and a sky filled with Northern lights over a frozen tundra. If you listen, you will hear nearly 300 languages spoken across the country. By experiencing Canada, you have a chance to add your own thread to the tapestry or take an idea, bring it home and turn it into reality.

Publication date: 2021-09-27
Country(s): Australia
Region(s): Asia-Pacific
Category(s): Arts and Cultural Industries, Come to Canada, Education

An environmentalist's inspiration

Get to know one of , Briana Loughlin, and how backpacking in the Southern Hemisphere propelled her to become the Co-Founder and Director of Inspiration and Change at  in Canada.

Publication date: 2021-09-27
Country(s): Australia
Region(s): Asia-Pacific
Category(s): Come to Canada, Environment

Orchid’s Story – Thanaka project: Girls' Power in Myanmar

Through her involvement with Plan International Canada's Thanaka project funded by Canada, Orchid became a champion for gender equality who advocates for girls' rights and raises awareness about gender-based violence.

Publication date: 2023-12-19
Country(s): Canada, Myanmar
Region(s): Asia-Pacific
Category(s): Women and girls, Human Rights, Elimination of violence, Gender Equality, Health, Education

Fatima’s Story – Challenging Harmful Attitudes and Norms for Gender Equality and Empowerment in Somalia project

Fatima’s courage, determination and advocacy for women and girls’ rights transformed a community. More are recognizing the harm of female genital mutilation/cutting and the importance of protecting bodily autonomy.

Publication date: 2023-12-07
Country(s): Canada, Somalia
Region(s): Sub-Saharan Africa
Category(s): Women and girls, Human Rights, Elimination of violence, Gender Equality, Health

Celebrating excellence: Congratulations to Ambassador Jacqueline O’Neill, 31st Vimy Award laureate!

The article showcases the career and achievements of Jacqueline O'Neill, Canada's Ambassador for Women, Peace and Security and recipient of the Vimy 2023 Award.

Publication date: 2023-11-15
Country(s): Colombia, Indonesia, Canada, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Sudan, South Sudan, Bangladesh
Region(s): Sub-Saharan Africa, Middle East and North Africa, Asia-Pacific, Latin American and the Caribbeans, North America
Category(s): Defence and Security, Diversity and Inclusion, Gender Equality, Peace, Women and Girls

What we do as teachers: Supporting mental health in refugee camp classrooms

Refugee Education Council member, Christine Mwongera shares her experience as a teacher in the Kakuma refugee camp and underlines the importance of providing mental health supports.

Publication date: 2023-10-06
Country(s): Kenya
Region(s): Africa
Category(s): Education

A new type of school: Cross-Canada community college model brings lasting change to Vietnam

The involvement of 4 community colleges from across Canada in the establishment of Tra Vinh Community College in Vietnam shows the long-term impact of Canadian development efforts being made in the world.

Publication date: 2023-08-31
Country(s): Vietnam, Canada
Region(s): Asia-Pacific, North America
Category(s): Education, Economic Growth, Career, Professional Services

Canadian brings a spotlight to global environmental action to help developing countries

Tom Bui, Director of Environment at 抖淫视频 and co-chair of The Global Environmental Facility, has spent his career at the intersection of humanitarian, economic and environmental action.

Publication date: 2023-08-17
Country(s): Canada, Vietnam
Region(s): Asia-Pacific, Europe, Latin America and the Caribbean, Middle East and North Africa, North America, Sub-Saharan Africa
Category(s): Climate Action, Environment, Event

School program and other projects combat food insecurity in Haiti

Haiti has one of the highest rates of food insecurity of any country in the world. Learn how Canadian-funded projects are helping children, farmers and the local economy.

Publication date: 2023-07-28
Country(s): Haiti
Region(s): Latin America and the Caribbean
Category(s): Agriculture and Processed Food; Children; Development Assistance – Global Health; Education; Food

Girl, Wife, Mother: An Interrupted Education

Coming from a Somali community, this is just the norm. Girls will be made to marry between the ages of 15-18.

Publication date: 2023-07-18
Country(s): Somalia
Region(s): east coast of Africa
Category(s): Status of women, Women, Gender equality, Marriage

Empowering the next generation of women leaders: A look at the Embassy of Canada to Costa Rica’s /world-monde/stories-histoires/SheLeadsHere event series

In this article, you will learn more about the /world-monde/stories-histoires/SheLeadsHere event series by the Embassy of Canada to Costa Rica.

Publication date: 2023-07-10
Country(s): Costa Rica, Honduras, Nicaragua
Region(s): Latin America and the Caribbean
Category(s): Career, Consular, Diversity and inclusion, Gender equality, Women & girls

Why no one is left behind by a feminist international assistance policy

Championing gender equality to address the root causes of poverty around the world

Publication date: 2023-05-16
Country(s): Canada, Burkina Faso, Mali, Ethiopia, Gaza, Zambia
Region(s): North America, Africa, Middle East and North Africa
Category(s): Gender equality, Women and girls, Food, Elimination of violence, Peace

Living together in peace by empowering youth in digital peacebuilding

In this digital age, online disinformation and hate speech often aggravate conflict. Read how Mercy Corps is empowering youth in digital peacebuilding to build more peaceful and inclusive communities.

Publication date: 2023-05-16
Country(s): Ethiopia
Region(s): Sub-Saharan Africa
Category(s): Peace, Gender Equality, Elimination of violence, Youth

Volunteer becomes “lifelong activist in the name of sexual education” for Togo’s youth

At 12, Hayathe Ayeva became a peer counsellor to help youth avoid early marriage, pregnancy and gender-based violence. Today she’s part of a program in Togo that provides comprehensive sexuality education to young people.

Publication date: 2023-05-16
Country(s): Togo
Region(s): Africa, West Africa
Category(s): Elimination of violence, Gender Equality, Human rights, Women and girls

From conflict to economic opportunity

Through the Landmine Action in Colombia project, the Canadian-funded HALO Trust has helped communities conduct landmine surveys and clearance.

Publication date: 2023-05-09
Country(s): Colombia
Region(s): Latin America and the Caribbean
Category(s): Agriculture and Processed Food, Defence and Security, Economic Growth, Human Rights

Helping students in rural communities in India stay in school

With Canada’s support, SOPAR-Bala Vikasa worked to keep children in rural India in school by enhancing COVID-19 safety measures.

Publication date: 2023-05-09
Country(s): India
Region(s): Asia-Pacific
Category(s): Children, Youth, Development Assistance – Global health, Diversity and inclusion, Education, Human rights, gender equality

Helping Indigenous women from Guyana protect their lands

The Women’s Voice and Leadership Caribbean project provides multi-year support to the Wapichan women’s movement in Guyana.

Publication date: 2023-05-09
Country(s): Guyana
Region(s): Latin-America and the Caribbean
Category(s): Career, Diversity and inclusion, Environment, Gender equality, Governance, Women and girls, Climate Action

Empowering adolescent girls to stop child marriage in Bangladesh

Canada’s support to the Inter Pares has helped raise awareness about child marriage.

Publication date: 2023-05-09
Country(s): Bangladesh
Region(s): Asia-Pacific
Category(s): Children, Development Assistance –Global Health, Education, Health, Human Rights, Gender equality, Women and girls, youth, Elimination of violence, Child, early and forced marriage

Empowering Indigenous women and girls in Nepal to advocate for their rights

Through its support for the National Indigenous Women Forum, Canada is empowering Indigenous women and girls in Nepal.

Publication date: 2023-05-09
Country(s): Nepal
Region(s): Asia-Pacific
Category(s): Children, Education, Human Rights, Gender equality, Women and girls, youth, Elimination of violence, Events

Helping teachers deliver comprehensive sexuality education in Guyana

The Guyana Responsible Parenthood Association helped train workers on gender-responsive sexuality and youth-friendly sexual and reproductive health.

Publication date: 2023-05-09
Country(s): Guyana
Region(s): Latin America and the Caribbean
Category(s): Children, Education, Human Rights, Gender equality, Women and girls, youth, Elimination of violence, Events, Governance.

Saving lives in Bangladesh through diarrheal disease research

During the cholera outbreak of 2022, more than 60,000 people were treated.

Publication date: 2023-05-09
Country(s): Bangladesh
Region(s): Asia-Pacific
Category(s): Health, Human rights, Life Science, Professional Services, Infrastructure, Development Assistance – Global health

Expanding the social safety net to protect vulnerable communities in Lebanon

Thanks to the assistance Mona received from Canada through the National Poverty Targeting Programme, she is now able to feed her children.

Publication date: 2023-05-09
Country(s): Lebanon
Region(s): Middle East and North Africa
Category(s): Youth, Women and girls, Humanitarian assistance, Gender equality, Food, children

Transforming students’ lives along the Colombia-Venezuela border

In 2021-22, the Beyond Borders project launched an initiative to overcome barriers to learning and improve children’s reading and writing skills.

Publication date: 2023-05-09
Country(s): Columbia and Venezuela
Region(s): Latin America and the Caribbean
Category(s): Children, Youth, Development Assistance – Global health, Diversity and inclusion, Education, Human rights, gender equality

Giving science teachers the tools they need in Jordan

Walaa Abu Al-Ezz learned successful strategies to inspire male students’ interest in science and improve the quality of their education.

Publication date: 2023-05-09
Country(s): Jordan
Region(s): Middle East and North Africa
Category(s): Children, Youth, Education, Women and girls

Helping students in Bangladesh learn during the COVID-19 pandemic

With Canada’s support, the Bangladesh-based NGO BRAC helped teachers make home visits to students during the pandemic.

Publication date: 2023-05-09
Country(s): Bangladesh
Region(s): Asia-Pacific
Category(s): Children, Youth, Education, Women and girls, gender equality

Using space technology in Madagascar to better respond to natural disasters

Canada’s satellites helped mitigate disaster when Cyclone Emnati hit Madagascar. More than 30,000 people were evacuated.

Publication date: 2023-05-09
Country(s): Madagascar
Region(s): Sub-Saharan Africa
Category(s): Aerospace, Environment, Events, Defence and Security, Information and Communications Technologies, Security

Empowering women business owners in the Democratic Republic of Congo

Canada’s financial support helped women business owners in the Democratic Republic of Congo get the leg up they need.

Publication date: 2023-05-09
Country(s): Democratic Republic of Congo
Region(s): Sub-Saharan Africa
Category(s): Economic growth, Financial and Insurance Services, Career, Diversity and inclusion, Gender equality, Governance, Women and girls

Helping Indigenous families make a living in rural Bolivia

Canada has helped over 2,100 Indigenous-owned family businesses in Bolivia begin producing, industrializing and commercializing Tara pods.

Publication date: 2023-05-09
Country(s): Bolivia
Region(s): Latin America and the Caribbean
Category(s): Agriculture and Processed Foods, Business Women in International Trade (BWIT), Economic growth, Financial and Insurance Services, Food, Forestry and Wood Products, Gender Equality, Trade diversification

Giving women entrepreneurs in the West Bank the support they need

Rawan Rajab founded a business that recycles waste and transforms it into environmentally friendly interior stones.

Publication date: 2023-05-09
Country(s): West Bank
Region(s): Middle East and North Africa
Category(s): Economic growth, Gender Equality, Trade diversification, consumer products, Women and girls, Trade diversification

Building resilience in Ghana and Kenya

The Envisioning Resilience initiative has amplified the voices of underrepresented women in adaptation-planning processes in Ghana and Kenya.

Publication date: 2023-05-09
Country(s): Kenya and Ghana
Region(s): Sub-Saharan Africa
Category(s): Climate Action, Environment, Women and Girls, Education, Gender Equality, Governance

Supporting a move to renewable energy in Jordan

The Sustainable Energy and Economic Development (SEED) project is working to promote sustainable and inclusive growth in Jordan.

Publication date: 2023-05-09
Country(s): Jordan
Region(s): Middle East and North Africa
Category(s): Career, Climate Action, Diversity and inclusion, Environment, Gender equality, Governance, Women and girls

Improving access to legal and psychosocial support services for women in refugee camps

A Canada-funded initiative provides support to women like Layla in Khanke Camp in Iraq.

Publication date: 2023-05-09
Country(s): Iraq
Region(s): Middle East and North Africa
Category(s): Diversity and inclusion, Gender equality, Women and girls, Career, Elimination of violence, Children, Consumer products

Amplifying the voice of Tunisian women in public policy

A program in Tunisia aims to increase the influence of women in the management of public policy issues.

Publication date: 2023-05-09
Country(s): Tunisia
Region(s): Middle East and North Africa
Category(s): Diversity and inclusion, Gender equality, Women and girls, Career, Education, Economic Growth

Providing justice for all in the West Bank

Canada provided funding to help build the Hebron Courthouse in the West Bank, which was completed in 2022.

Publication date: 2023-05-09
Country(s): West Bank
Region(s): Middle East and North Africa
Category(s): Governance, Infrastructure, Peace, Security

Helping women break free of violence in Jordan

In 2021, UN Women and the Jordanian Women’s Union assisted survivors of gender-based violence across Jordan.

Publication date: 2023-05-09
Country(s): Jordan
Region(s): Middle East and North Africa
Category(s): Diversity and Inclusion, Children, Education, Elimination of Violence, Gender equality, women and girls

A day in the life of 抖淫视频 employees hired abroad

In this article, you will learn how locally engaged staff play a crucial role in supporting the implementation 抖淫视频’s mandate of foreign policy, trade, international development and consular services.

Publication date: 2023-03-22
Country(s): Czech Republic, Philippines, Norway
Region(s): Asia-Pacific, Europe
Category(s): Career, Consular, Diversity and inclusion, Events, Report to Parliament on the Government of Canada's International Assistance

Advancing gender equality in the digital age: Programs work to address technology-facilitated violence

Canada is part of an international effort to raise awareness of the prevalence of and the need to address the electronic harassment and abuse of women and girls around the world.

Publication date: 2023-03-02
Country(s): Canada, Mauritius, Mexico
Region(s): Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean
Category(s): Elimination of violence, Gender Equality, Human rights, Women and girls

Coastal collaboration helps improve resilience among remote seaside communities in West Africa

Development programming supported by 抖淫视频 is linking people living in isolated coastal communities in two very different parts of the world, West Africa’s vast river deltas and Quebec’s maritime region.

Publication date: 2023-02-09
Country(s): Gambia, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Senegal
Region(s): West Africa
Category(s): Climate Action, Environment, Gender Equality, Education, Economic Empowerment

Tipping point: Global food crisis highlights urgent need for programs that offer hope for lasting change

Drought and food insecurity have become a constant for the people of Turkana County in northwestern Kenya. Now a food-assistance project with a difference is enabling families to bounce back and meet their needs again.

Publication date: 2023-02-03
Country(s): Kenya
Region(s): Sub-Saharan Africa
Category(s): Economic growth, Food, Humanitarian assistance

The Embassy of Canada to Burkina Faso marks 60 years of bilateral relations

The year 2022 marked the 60th anniversary of relations between Burkina Faso and Canada.

Publication date: 2023-01-25
Country(s): Burkina Faso
Region(s): Sub-Saharan Africa
Category(s): Economic growth, Trade diversification, Women and girls

Hats off to 抖淫视频’s Ukraine team!

As an employer, 抖淫视频 is committed to recognizing the exemplary dedication of its employees who work in difficult or volatile environments. Thus, GAC’s 2022 Award of Excellence for the humanitarian, development and peace nexus was awarded to members of the Ukraine team.

Publication date: 2023-01-24
Country(s): Ukraine
Region(s): Europe
Category(s): Peace, Security, Report to Parliament on the Government of Canada's International Assistance, Gender equality, Women and girls

Canadian project protects and supports 2SLGBTQI+ populations in the Global South

2SLGBTQI+ people in countries around the world can face discrimination, violence, persecution and even criminalization. Canada offers protection through its refugee resettlement initiatives across Canada.

Publication date: 2022-10-20
Country(s): Canada
Region(s): North America
Category(s): Human rights

Canadian programs around the world bring safe abortion rights and services into focus

In the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Nurse Nisa provides confidential advice and answers to questions about abortion.

Publication date: 2022-09-28
Country(s): Democratic Republic of Congo
Region(s): Africa
Category(s): Education, Elimination of violence, Human rights, Women and girls

CFLI contributes to sustainable urban planning in Guatemala

Canada is contributing to the establishment of standardized guidelines for the construction of sustainable housing in Guatemala.

Publication date: 2022-08-31
Country(s): Guatemala
Region(s): Latin America and the Caribbean
Category(s): Climate action, Environment

Rohingya FC Canada: A club with a mission

Rohingya FC Canada is one of several Rohingya football clubs in Canada and around the world. It gives displaced people a sense of identity through sport.

Publication date: 2022-06-28
Country(s):Bangladesh, Syria
Region(s): Asia-Pacific
Category(s): Human rights

Refugee brings passion and poetry to the Rohingya cause

Ullah is a poet that is also pursuing an undergraduate degree in political science and sociology. Those disciplines would push her forward in her path of a career in the field of human rights. They will also help her me understand the state of the world and how she can help.

Publication date: 2022-06-28
Country(s):Myanmar
Region(s): Asia-Pacific
Category(s): Education, Human rights

Working in Latin America to provide fast, versatile, and accessible COVID-19 testing

This platform has now been tested with small businesses in Canada and with diagnostic labs in Colombia, Ecuador, Brazil, Chile and India.

Publication date: 2022-05-09
Country(s):Colombia, Ecuador, Brazil, Chile, India
Region(s): Latin America and the Caribbean
Category(s): Covid-19, Report to Parliament on the Government of Canada's International Assistance

Advocating for women’s health and promoting breast cancer prevention in Ukraine

Within 6 months of forming “Stopcancer,” Maria and her colleagues had already reached thousands of women in remote areas of the region.

Publication date: 2022-05-09
Country(s):Ukraine
Region(s): Middle East and North Africa
Category(s): Health, Report to Parliament on the Government of Canada's International Assistance

Using space technology to better respond to disasters

In November 2020, the charter helped 500 people evacuate a potential volcano eruption.

Publication date: 2022-05-09
Country(s):Indonesia
Region(s): Asia-Pacific
Category(s): Humanitarian assistance, Report to Parliament on the Government of Canada's International Assistance

Helping to re-establish wood bison around the world

Reintroducing bison is part of Canadian and international efforts to restore the species and the ecosystems and habitats that depend on them.

Publication date: 2022-05-09
Country(s):Canada, Russia
Region(s): North-America
Category(s): Environment, Report to Parliament on the Government of Canada's International Assistance

Canadians pay it forward to move on from the COVID-19 pandemic

GiveAVax has given Canadians an opportunity to help end the pandemic for everyone

Publication date: 2022-04-29
Country(s):Canada
Region(s): North America
Category(s): COVID-19, vaccines, immunization

Promoting health in the streets of Buenos Aires

Canada helped homeless people in Buenos Aires get access to basic health services and mental health support.

Publication date : 2022-04-22
Country(s): Argentina
Region(s): Latin America and the Caribbean
Category(s): Covid-19, Report to Parliament on the Government of Canada's International Assistance

Using the power of radio to fight COVID-19 in sub-Saharan Africa

Canadian funding helped radio stations in sub-Saharan Africa to raise awareness about COVID-19.

Publication date : 2022-04-22
Country(s): Kenya
Region(s): Sub-Saharan Africa
Category(s): Covid-19, Report to Parliament on the Government of Canada's International Assistance

In Bangladesh, health workers gave out masks and life-saving messages about COVID-19.

Publication date : 2022-04-22
Country(s): Bangladesh
Region(s): Asia-Pacific
Category(s): Covid-19, Report to Parliament on the Government of Canada's International Assistance

Canada helped counter violence towards women and people with disabilities in Haiti.

Publication date : 2022-04-22
Country(s): Haiti
Region(s): Latin America and the Caribbean
Category(s): Gender equality, Women and girls, Report to Parliament on the Government of Canada's International Assistance

The When She Leads, Everyone Succeeds project promotes women and girls as agents of change in Senegal.

Publication date : 2022-04-22
Country(s): Senegal
Region(s): Sub-Saharan Africa
Category(s): Gender equality, Women and girls, Report to Parliament on the Government of Canada's International Assistance

Empowering women for over 30 years, we help them understand their social, political and economic rights.

Publication date : 2022-04-22
Country(s): Sri Lanka
Region(s): Sub-Saharan Africa
Category(s): Gender equality, Women and girls, Report to Parliament on the Government of Canada's International Assistance

Relaunching the CNP-EGAL as a platform for discussion and advocacy in Tunisia

Canada helps promote equality between Tunisian women and men in managing local affairs.

Date de publication : 2022-04-22
Pays : Tunisia
Région : Sub-Saharan Africa
Catégorie(s) : Gender equality, Women and girls, Report to Parliament on the Government of Canada's International Assistance

Survivors of sexual and gender-based violence in South Sudan, now have Family Protection Centres. There, they can access a range of services under one roof.

Publication date : 2022-04-22
Country(s): South Sudan
Region(s): Sub-Saharan Africa
Category(s): Food, Health, Report to Parliament on the Government of Canada's International Assistance

With our help, men are getting involved in Tanzania’s vitamin A supplement program.

Publication date : 2022-04-22
Country(s): Tanzania
Region(s): Sub-Saharan Africa
Category(s): Food, Health, Report to Parliament on the Government of Canada's International Assistance

Information about diarrhea, hygiene and nutrition weren't enough. Zink was the solution.

Publication date : 2022-04-22
Country(s): Bangladesh
Region(s): Asia-Pacific
Category(s): Food, Health, Report to Parliament on the Government of Canada's International Assistance

Mozambique has a teacher shortage. One-on-one literacy mentoring may be the answer.

Publication date : 2022-04-22
Country(s): Mozambique
Region(s): Sub-Saharan Africa
Category(s): Education, Report to Parliament on the Government of Canada's International Assistance

Public school teachers and students in Lebanon got digital learning resources and the training they needed to adapt.

Publication date : 2022-04-22
Country(s): Lebanon
Region(s): Middle East and North Africa
Category(s): Education, Report to Parliament on the Government of Canada's International Assistance

A Canada-funded project helps teen girls to connect, receive training and engage with their peers.

Publication date : 2022-04-22
Country(s): Colombia
Region(s): Latin America and the Caribbean
Category(s): Education, Report to Parliament on the Government of Canada's International Assistance

The Lord of Miracles chapel in Lima helps Venezuelan girls, boys and adolescents feel at home in Peru.

Publication date : 2022-04-22
Country(s): Peru, Venezuela
Region(s): Latin America and the Caribbean
Category(s): Humanitarian assistance, Report to Parliament on the Government of Canada's International Assistance

Canada is helping to make young women’s dreams of owning their own business a reality.

Publication date : 2022-04-22
Country(s): West Bank and Gaza
Region(s): Middle East and North Africa
Category(s): Economic growth, Report to Parliament on the Government of Canada's International Assistance

Ghada from Gaza benefited from an entrepreneurship training workshop. She learned skills she used to secure funding to start her own business.

Publication date : 2022-04-22
Country(s): West Bank and Gaza
Region(s): Middle East and North Africa
Category(s): Economic growth, Report to Parliament on the Government of Canada's International Assistance

A Canadian mentorship program helps Hayati expand and diversify her business.

Publication date : 2022-04-22
Country(s): Indonesia
Region(s): Asia-Pacific
Category(s): Economic growth, Report to Parliament on the Government of Canada's International Assistance

Women in Peru are helping keep wetlands and forests healthy. This will increase their communities' resilience to floods, droughts and landslides.

Publication date : 2022-04-22
Country(s): Peru
Region(s): Latin America and the Caribbean
Category(s): Climate action, environment, Gender equality, Report to Parliament on the Government of Canada's International Assistance

A rooftop solar power plant in Gaza is providing clean energy and helping a fragile economy.

Publication date : 2022-04-22
Country(s): West Bank and Gaza
Region(s): Middle East and North Africa
Category(s): Climate action, environment, Report to Parliament on the Government of Canada's International Assistance

A Canadian project addresses the need to invest in gender-responsive strategies, action plans and policies.

Publication date : 2022-04-22
Country(s): Jamaica , St. Lucia
Region(s): Latin America and the Caribbean
Category(s): Climate action, environment, Report to Parliament on the Government of Canada's International Assistance

A service centre on wheels brings administrative and social public services to the people of Ukraine.

Publication date : 2022-04-22
Country(s): Ukraine
Region(s): Europe
Category(s): Governance, Report to Parliament on the Government of Canada's International Assistance

A Canadian project helps young Ghanaians understand how to make their voices heard by voting.

Publication date : 2022-04-22
Country(s): Ghana
Region(s): Sub-Saharan Africa
Category(s): Governance, Report to Parliament on the Government of Canada's International Assistance

Najah and Wedad Oweidat went above and beyond to assist other women and girls in need during the pandemic.

Publication date : 2022-04-22
Country(s): Jordan
Region(s): Middle East and North Africa
Category(s): Governance, Covid-19 Gender equality, Report to Parliament on the Government of Canada's International Assistance

Funded through a Canadian program, this project trained 161 peacekeepers in 2020-2021.

Publication date : 2022-04-22
Country(s): République centrafricaine, Mali, République démocratique du Congo, Soudan
Region(s): Sub-Saharan Africa
Category(s): Peace, Security, Report to Parliament on the Government of Canada's International Assistance

Canada focuses on supporting efforts to strengthen results-based management and resource-mobilization.

Publication date : 2022-04-22
Country(s): Canada
Region(s): North America
Category(s): Peace, Security, Gender equality, Report to Parliament on the Government of Canada's International Assistance

To date, 482 commissioners and inspectors have graduated from the National Police Academy in Haiti.

Publication date : 2022-04-22
Country(s): Haïti
Region(s): Latin America and the Caribbean
Category(s): Peace, Security, Report to Parliament on the Government of Canada's International Assistance

With Canada’s support, women are becoming more economically self-sufficient.

Publication date : 2022-04-22
Country(s): Jordan
Region(s): Middle East and North Africa
Category(s): Gender equality, Covid-19, Report to Parliament on the Government of Canada's International Assistance

Indigenous University graduates have the opportunity to work in the Canadian embassies in Peru and Guatemala.

Publication date : 2022-04-22
Country(s): Guatemala, Peru
Region(s): Latin America and the Caribbean
Category(s): Anti-racism, Diversity and inclusion, Report to Parliament on the Government of Canada's International Assistance

Innovative thinking in Colombia helps cocoa crops and farmer's profit.

Publication date : 2022-04-22
Country(s): Colombia
Region(s): Latin America and the Caribbean
Category(s): Innovative development financing, Report to Parliament on the Government of Canada's International Assistance

Changing the balance for women in the care economy

Caring for home and family is a responsibility that disproportionately affects women, creating economic disparity now worsened by the pandemic.

Publication date: 2022-03-30
Country(s): Bangladesh, Cambodia, Canada, Malawi, Mozambique, Myanmar, the Philippines, Rwanda, Vietnam, Zambia
Region(s): Africa, Asia-Pacific, North America
Category(s): Gender Equality

Shining a light on the rights of domestic workers in Bangladesh

Protecting the rights of domestic workers could improve the lives of millions.

Publication date: 2022-03-29
Country(s): Bangladesh, Canada
Region(s): Asia-Pacific, North America
Category(s): Gender Equality

Ending gender-based violence requires a collective effort

Ending gender-based violence requires a collective effort. Through strong partnerships, we can broaden the impact of the campaign.

Publication date: 2021-01-07
Country(s): Guyana
Region(s): Latin America and the Caribbean
Category(s): Children, Elimination of violence, Gender equality, Health, Human rights, Humanitarian assistance, Women and girls, Youth

A career helping to chart Canada’s global path

Isabelle Bérard looks back on her career in international development punctuated by major events, including the 2010 earthquake in Haiti.

Publication date: 2021-02-01
Country(s): Canada, Democratic Republic of Congo, Haiti, Mozambique, Rwanda
Region(s): Latin America and the Caribbean, Sub-Saharan Africa, Middle East and North Africa
Category(s): Gender equality, Humanitarian assistance, Women and girls

Lessons from the field: Canadian doctor offers a global perspective on the COVID-19 pandemic

Dr. Adrienne Chan worked on the front lines of the SARS and Ebola epidemics and now uses her experience for the COVID-19 pandemic.

Publication date: 2021-02-08
Country(s): Malawi, Sierra Leone, Zimbabwe
Region(s): Sub-Saharan Africa
Category(s): Development assistance - Global health, Health, Humanitarian assistance

360Medlink takes healthcare to the masses – digitally!

Montreal-based 360Medlink is a software development company specializing in digital health platforms with a particular focus on scientifically tested solutions that address unmet needs or unique health conditions, and serve special or vulnerable populations.

Publication date: 2021-02-25
Country(s): Canada, France, Tunisia, United States
Region(s): Europe, North America, Sub-Saharan Africa
Category(s): Development assistance - Global health, Health

School’s out: Pandemic disruptions highlight challenges and solutions for learners everywhere

Almost a year into the COVID-19 crisis, innovative programming approaches supported by Canada are helping children and young people whose lives have been upended by disruptions in their schooling.

Publication date: 2021-03-03
Country(s): Burkina Faso, Canada, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ghana, Malawi, Mali, Mozambique, Rwanda, Zambia
Region(s): Sub-Saharan Africa
Category(s): Education, Global health, Health, Humanitarian assistance

Women’s Voice and Leadership: Standing up for an equal future in a COVID-19 world

For International Women’s Day, we profile four dynamic women whose efforts are supported by the Women’s Voice and Leadership program.

Publication date: 2021-03-03
Country(s): Honduras, Nigeria, South Africa, Sri Lanka
Region(s): Sub-Saharan Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean, Asia-Pacific
Category(s): Women and girls, Gender equality, Elimination of violence

The pandemic has brought to light the essential role of women as unpaid and paid care-providers and its effect on their well-being and economic prospects.

Publication date: 2021-03-09
Country(s): Bangladesh, Canada, Ethiopia, Ghana, Honduras, Jordan, Kenya, Mali, Myanmar, Nigeria, Senegal, Tanzania
Region(s): Asia-Pacific, Latin America and the Caribbean, Middle East and North Africa, North America, Sub-Saharan Africa
Category(s): Gender equality, Development assistance - Global health, Health, Humanitarian assistance, Women and girls

Pandemic highlights water challenges and opportunities in developing countries

When the COVID-19 pandemic hit in March 2020, everyone around the world quickly began to learn when and how to wash their hands to avoid and contain the rapid spread of the virus.

Publication date: 2021-03-18
Country(s): South Sudan, Pakistan, Mozambique
Region(s): Middle East and North Africa, Sub-Saharan Africa
Category(s): Development assistance - Global health, Environment, Gender equality, Health, Human rights, Humanitarian assistance, Water, Women and girls

Global lessons in mother and child health

Despite the fact that we have an abundance of tests and treatments and technology, more is not always better.

Publication date: 2021-05-05
Country(s): Canada, Colombia, India, Uganda, Tanzania, Bangladesh
Region(s): South Asia, Sub-Saharan Africa, North America, South America
Category(s): Development assistance - Global health, Health, Women and girls, Human rights

Improving women’s rights starts with strong grassroots organizations in Nigeria

ActionAid Nigeria directly supports at least 100 women’s rights organizations and their networks in 6 states across Nigeria.

Publication date: 2021-05-12
Country(s): Nigeria
Region(s): Sub-Saharan Africa
Category(s): Women and girls, Governance, Human rights, Report to Parliament on the Government of Canada's International Assistance

Empowering vulnerable girls in Lesotho: Libuse’s Story

Canada supports Help Lesotho in empowering vulnerable girls to fulfill their potential.

Publication date: 2021-05-12
Country(s): Lesotho
Region(s): Sub-Saharan Africa
Category(s): Women and girls, Youth, Report to Parliament on the Government of Canada's International Assistance

Seeing child marriage through adolescent eyes

Child marriage is most common in the world’s most impoverished areas and typically involves girls with limited employment opportunities and who do not attend school.

Publication date: 2021-05-12
Country(s): Niger
Region(s): Sub-Saharan Africa
Category(s): Child, early and forced marriage, Report to Parliament on the Government of Canada's International Assistance

The island doctor: A role model for health care workers

Dr. Ng’wasi Simiyu is just one of more than 400 health workers who have benefited from training and mentoring under the IMPACT Project.

Publication date: 2021-05-12
Country(s): Tanzania
Region(s): Sub-Saharan Africa
Category(s): Health, Report to Parliament on the Government of Canada's International Assistance, Women and girls

Hamida Abdallah Sebe: Volunteering to save her community in Kenya

Hamida Abdallah Sebe now takes care of 109 children under the age of 5, ensuring they receive combined vitamin A and deworming treatment.

Publication date: 2021-05-12
Country(s): Kenya
Region(s): Sub-Saharan Africa
Category(s): Health, Report to Parliament on the Government of Canada's International Assistance, Women and girls

Delivering healthy futures in Bangladesh

18-year-old Bithi works with groups of 20 girls aged 14 to 19 and leads monthly discussions about girls’ rights, healthy relationships, family planning and child marriage.

Publication date: 2021-05-12
Country(s): Bangladesh
Region(s): Asia-Pacific
Category(s): Education, Gender equality, Report to Parliament on the Government of Canada's International Assistance, Women and girls

Helping young mothers return to school

Monica thought that her dream of becoming a doctor was over. But with assistance from the Girls’ Education South Sudan initiative, she is back at school.

Publication date: 2021-05-12
Country(s): South Sudan
Region(s): Sub-Saharan Africa
Category(s): Education, Gender equality, Report to Parliament on the Government of Canada's International Assistance, Women and girls

Creating better learning environments for children with disabilities in Jordan

The Al Qadi Eyas School for Boys is one of the schools that has benefited from the Improving Learning Environments for Children project funded by GAC.

Publication date: 2021-05-12
Country(s): Jordan
Region(s): Middle East and North Africa
Category(s): Education, Report to Parliament on the Government of Canada's International Assistance, Youth

Dania’s story: Promoting inclusive education for children with disabilities

For children like Dania, born with Down Syndrome, non-formal education is a pathway to formal school.

Publication date: 2021-05-12
Country(s): Lebanon
Region(s): Middle East and North Africa
Category(s): Children, Education, Report to Parliament on the Government of Canada's International Assistance, Youth

Responding to Gender-Based Violence in the most vulnerable communities

Hundreds of awareness sessions took place inside safe spaces to enhance women and girls’ knowledge of SGBV, sexual harassment and women’s health-care issues.

Publication date: 2021-05-12
Country(s): West Bank and Gaza
Region(s): Middle East and North Africa
Category(s): Education, Elimination of violence, Report to Parliament on the Government of Canada's International Assistance, Women and girls

Taking the lead in providing protection from gender-based violence in emergencies

Canada was able to bring some 87 partners together to use their collective voice to advocate for and effect change.

Publication date: 2021-05-12
Country(s): Democratic Republic of Congo
Region(s): Middle East and North Africa
Category(s): Elimination of violence, Report to Parliament on the Government of Canada's International Assistance, Women and girls

Accelerating business growth in Ethiopia

With support from GAC, the Renew Strategies’ Accelerating Business Growth project has made waves in Ethiopia’s growing economy.

Publication date: 2021-05-12
Country(s): Ethiopia
Region(s): Sub-Saharan Africa
Category(s): Economic growth, Report to Parliament on the Government of Canada's International Assistance

Supporting agricultural cooperatives as a tool for sustainable development in Peru

The PRODIVCOM project has helped producers working in family farming become more financially independent.

Publication date: 2021-05-12
Country(s): Peru
Region(s): Latin America and the Caribbean
Category(s): Food, Report to Parliament on the Government of Canada's International Assistance

Empowering women farmers in Myanmar

Through the training, Daw Mu Htoo learned about agriculture technologies that increased her yield from 45 to 58 baskets per acre per crop.

Publication date: 2021-05-12
Country(s): Myanmar
Region(s): Asia-Pacific
Category(s): Education, Food, Report to Parliament on the Government of Canada's International Assistance, Women and girls

Using renewable energy to improve the health of mothers and children—and save lives

Solar-power systems provided by the Canada-funded SUSTAIN project have solved a major challenge at the Janda Health Centre in Buhigwe district, Tanzania.

Publication date: 2021-05-12
Country(s): Tanzania
Region(s): Sub-Saharan Africa
Category(s): Clean Technologies, Report to Parliament on the Government of Canada's International Assistance, Women and girls

Growing women’s leadership through agroecology in Guatemala

In Guatemala, SeedChange and the Association of Organizations of the Cuchamatanes use a range of methods to promote women’s leadership and gender equality.

Publication date: 2021-05-12
Country(s): Guatemala
Region(s): Latin America and the Caribbean
Category(s): Food, Gender equality, Report to Parliament on the Government of Canada's International Assistance

Building back better in the Caribbean

When the COVID 19 crisis struck, St. Lucia was able to make several quick fixes to its public financial management system to quickly respond to the pandemic.

Publication date: 2021-05-12
Country(s): St. Lucia
Region(s): Latin America and the Caribbean
Category(s): Economic growth, Report to Parliament on the Government of Canada's International Assistance

Providing a voice for diversity in Honduras

“We are not demanding new or special rights for people who identify as 2SLGBTQI+. We are just asking for the rights of all people to be respected.”

Publication date: 2021-05-12
Country(s): Honduras
Region(s): Latin America and the Caribbean
Category(s): Human rights, Report to Parliament on the Government of Canada's International Assistance

Supporting gender-inclusive municipal leadership in Tunisia

As agents of change in their communities, these women implement initiatives to increase gender equality where they live.

Publication date: 2021-05-12
Country(s): Tunisia
Region(s): Sub-Saharan Africa
Category(s): Gender equality, Report to Parliament on the Government of Canada's International Assistance

Supporting young civic journalists in Northern Armenia

Through the Canada Fund for Local Initiatives, Canada is working with Peace & Dialogue to train young Armenians in disadvantaged regions on the fundamentals of journalism.

Publication date: 2021-05-12
Country(s): Armenia
Region(s): Middle East and North Africa
Category(s): Education, Report to Parliament on the Government of Canada's International Assistance, Youth

Ending impunity for sexual and gender-based violence

With the support of UN Women, the Independent International Commission of Inquiry on the Syrian Arab Republic has documented the multiple rights violations against Syrian women, children and men.

Publication date: 2021-05-12
Country(s): Democratic Republic of Congo
Region(s): Sub-Saharan Africa
Category(s): Elimination of violence, Gender equality, Human rights, Report to Parliament on the Government of Canada's International Assistance

Advancing gender inclusiveness in Iraq’s police force

RCMP Superintendent Marie-Claude Côté focused on 3 major areas: gender perspective in operational planning, gender training and strategic communications.

Publication date: 2021-05-12
Country(s): Iraq
Region(s): Middle East and North Africa
Category(s): Gender equality, Report to Parliament on the Government of Canada's International Assistance, Women and girls

Volunteers promoting Canada’s expertise in Senegal

The Volunteer Cooperation Program provides opportunities for Canadians to get involved internationally by volunteering their expertise and time.

Publication date: 2021-05-12
Country(s): Senegal
Region(s): Sub-Saharan Africa
Category(s): Food, Report to Parliament on the Government of Canada's International Assistance, Women and girls

Delivering reliable, cost-effective, live-saving medical oxygen to health facilities in Kenya

To date, 18,547 women and children have received oxygen in the facilities served by Hewatele, resulting in 8,784 lives saved and an additional 9,841 lives improved.

Publication date: 2021-05-12
Country(s): Kenya
Region(s): Sub-Saharan Africa
Category(s): Health, Report to Parliament on the Government of Canada's International Assistance

Developing an Indigenous peoples’ professional experience program in Guatemala

Indigenous peoples continue to face significant barriers to getting the skills required to work for Canada, as well as other donors and partners.

Publication date: 2021-05-12
Country(s): Guatemala
Region(s): Latin America and the Caribbean
Category(s): Report to Parliament on the Government of Canada's International Assistance

Supporting Senegalese women peacekeepers

The Elsie Initiative allowed Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to have a frank and open discussion with Senegalese women peacekeepers

Publication date: 2021-05-13
Country(s): Senegal
Region(s): Sub-Saharan Africa
Category(s): Peace, Women and girls, Report to Parliament on the Government of Canada's International Assistance

Supporting Canadian artists and diversity advocacy

抖淫视频 Visual Art Collection acquires new artworks in collaboration with the National accessArts Centre

Publication date: 2021-05-25
Country(s): Canada, England, Ghana, United States
Region(s):Europe, North America, Sub-Saharan Africa
Category(s):Arts and Cultural Industries

Putting an end to period poverty

On any given day some 800 million women and girls are menstruating. But they often do it in shame and secrecy

Publication date: 2021-05-25
Country(s): Bangladesh, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Canada, Kenya, Liberia, Myanmar, Pakistan, Sierra Leone, Tanzania
Region(s):Asia-Pacific, North America, Sub-Saharan Africa
Category(s):Child, early and forced marriage, Development assistance - Global health, Gender equality, Health, Human rights, Women and girls, Youth

Changing attitudes on menstrual health

Even today our language is replete with negative stereotypes for anything having to do with menstruation.

Publication date: 2021-05-27
Country(s): Bangladesh, Canada, Indonesia, Mozambique, Papua New Guinea, Tanzania
Region(s):Asia-Pacific, North America, Sub-Saharan Africa
Category(s):Child, early and forced marriage, Development assistance - Global health, Gender equality, Health, Human rights, Women and girls, Youth

Stories of spirit, hope and charity: Vibrant Venezuelans in Canada

They are artists, activists, educators, scientists, academics and students, a mix of ages, backgrounds and views, all united in their love and concern for the country they left behind.

Publication date: 2021-06-09
Country(s): Canada, Venezuela
Region(s): North America, South America
Category(s): Human rights, Humanitarian assistance

Building Back, Giving Back: Refugees Model Compassion

For the refugees among us, resilience is an everyday fact of life, requiring strength, determination and even ingenuity.

Publication date: 2021-06-17
Country(s): Canada, Syria, South Sudan, Uganda
Region(s): North America, Sub-Saharan Africa, Middle East and North Africa
Category(s): Human rights, Humanitarian assistance, Peace

Canada Fund empowers women to build back better in Guatemala

The Embassy of Canada in Guatemala collaborated with the Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA) to implement a Canada Fund project. The project helped 7 rural women cooperatives have access to virtual platforms to improve their production by reaching out to new markets.

Publication date: 2021-06-30
Country(s): Guatemala
Region(s): Latin America and the Caribbean
Category(s): Gender equality, Women and girls

“If you’re abroad, it’s time for you to come home”

As countries around the world were closing their borders to contain the spread of COVID 19, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau appealed to Canadians abroad to return to Canada.

Publication date: 2021-07-02
Country(s): China, Honduras, Japan, Pakistan, United States
Region(s): Asia-Pacific, North America
Category(s): Consular, Health, Transportation

Behind the scenes: How government employees stepped in to help stranded Canadians

Although dealing with the consequences of the pandemic was challenging and often emotionally charged, most employees felt pride in helping so many Canadians.

Publication date: 2021-07-05
Country(s): China, Japan, Peru, United States
Region(s): Asia-Pacific, Latin America and the Caribbean, North America
Category(s): Consular, Health, Transportation

Guyana - Choose to Challenge!

The High Commission of Canada in Guyana joined the world in observing International Women’s Day 2021 under the theme /world-monde/stories-histoires/ChoosetoChallenge.

Publication date: 2021-07-27
Country(s): Guyana
Region(s): Latin America and the Caribbean
Category(s): Gender equality, Women and girls

Be prepared during hurricane season

Warm destinations are beautiful, but they can sometimes be hot spots for extreme weather, including hurricanes.

Publication date: 2021-07-28
Country(s): Barbados, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Mexico, United States
Region(s): Asia-Pacific, North America
Category(s): Consular

A local approach to helping Canadians abroad

Many of the employees at our missions are locally engaged staff. These staff members are invaluable, thanks to their knowledge of local languages, culture, laws, and businesses, as well as their networks.

Publication date: 2021-08-13
Country(s): Mexico, United States, Venezuela
Region(s): Latin America and the Caribbean, North America
Category(s): Consular Services

Protecting the argan forests of Morocco

Argan oil is good for the skin and people’s health, and argan trees help protect the Moroccan environment.

Publication date: 2021-11-05
Country(s): Morocco
Region(s): North Africa
Category(s): Climate Action, Gender equality, Humanitarian assistance, Women and girls, Environment

Seeding alternative forms of energy in Jordan

Shining a light on how solar energy can impact local communities.

Publication date: 2021-12-07
Country(s): Jordan
Region(s): Middle East and North Africa
Category(s): Clean Technologies, Climate Action, Education, Environment, Gender equality, Women and girls

The Da Mi Solar Power Plant is helping Vietnam promote clean energy and meet its climate-action goals.

Publication date: 2021-12-14
Country(s): Vietnam
Region(s): Asia-Pacific
Category(s):Clean Technologies, Climate Action, Environment, Gender equality, Women and girls

Restoring wetlands brings new opportunities to rural Uganda

Looking at how environmental restoration initiatives bring new economic possibilities to communities.

Publication date: 2021-12-15
Country(s):Uganda
Region(s): Sub-Saharan Africa
Category(s): Climate Action, Environment, Women and girls, Youth

Canada takes action to address the climate crisis around the world

Canada is committed to reducing impacts of climate change by working at home and abroad.

Publication date: 2021-12-22
Country(s): Jordan, Morocco, Uganda, Vietnam
Region(s): Asia-Pacific, Middle East and North Africa, Sub-Saharan Africa
Category(s): Clean Technologies, Climate Action, Environment, Gender equality, Humanitarian assistance, Women and girls

Staying home helps keep you and others safe

Travelling now means your trip could turn out to be different than what you had expected.

Publication date: 2021-12-30
Country(s):Canada
Region(s): North America
Category(s): Consular, Health

From Child Soldier to Activist

Canada has provided a welcome refuge to Michel Chikwanine, former child soldier, who shares his experiences.

Publication date: 2022-02-10
Country(s):Canada, Democratic Republic of Congo
Region(s): North America, Sub-Saharan Africa
Category(s): Child soldier, International Day against Use of Child Soldiers, Human rights, Red Hand Day

Shifting social norms for care work promotes gender equality

Championing gender equality in the division of labour in households.

Publication date: 2022-03-04
Country(s):Canada, Zambia, Vietnam, Malawi, Mozambique
Region(s): North America, Africa, Southeast Asia
Category(s): Gender equality, housework, child care

Programs show importance of sharing household duties

Too often, the responsibility for care work falls on women, but sharing household duties can help to reduce gender inequality.

Publication date: 2022-03-14
Country(s):Canada, Cambodia, Myanmar, Philippines, Rwanda
Region(s): Asia-Pacific, North America, Sub-Saharan Africa
Category(s): Gender equality, care economy, caregiving, COVID-19

An outstanding repatriation effort

In 2020 occured Canada’s largest-ever peacetime repatriation operation: the repatriation of Canadians abroad due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Publication date: 2022-01-27
Country(s): Canada
Region(s): North America
Category(s): Consular, Human rights

Women’s diplomatic leadership: 3 women tell us their stories

We have come a long way since the first woman to represent Canada abroad, Margaret Meagher, was appointed ambassador to Israel in 1958. Almost 65 years later, Canada is among the countries with the greatest proportion of women occupying key leadership roles in diplomacy. Read our new story, which features the words of 3 women who have represented Canada abroad.

Publication date: 2022-03-08
Country(s): Canada
Region(s): North America
Category(s): Gender equality, Women and girls, Career

抖淫视频 committed to fighting racism

In September 2020, 抖淫视频 (GAC) demonstrated leadership in responding to the Clerk of the Privy Council’s call to action by creating its own Anti-racism Secretariat.

Publication date: 2022-04-21
Country(s): Canada
Region(s): North America
Category(s): Diversity and inclusion, Peace

Cultural diplomacy debunked

At 抖淫视频, we are proud ambassadors of art and culture as drivers of Canadian values. In this story, we are presenting our visual art collection, carefully curated by a team connected to the pan-Canadian arts and museum community.

Publication date: 2022-05-18
Country(s): Canada
Region(s): North America
Category(s): Arts and Cultural Industries

Transgender inclusion at 抖淫视频: Maddie’s story

At 抖淫视频, we celebrate diversity in all its forms. In this story, we highlight resilience, celebrate talent and address the issue of workplace transition for transgender people.

Publication date: 2022-06-16
Country(s): Canada
Region(s): North America
Category(s): Diversity and inclusion, Gender equality

抖淫视频 supports Northern Indigenous artists at the 2022 Arctic Arts Summit

Learn more about how The 抖淫视频 (GAC) Visual Art Collection contributed to the international circumpolar arts and culture symposium.

Publication date: 2022-06-30
Country(s): Canada
Region(s): North America
Category(s): Events, Diversity and inclusion, Arts and Cultural Industries

Taking into account the voices of women and gender-diverse people through feminist evaluation

Did you know that 抖淫视频 supports the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals in many ways? For instance, Canada’s Feminist International Assistance Policy adopted in 2017 led to feminist evaluations of programs, contributing directly to SDG5. Read this new story that will take you through the feminist evaluation process of Canada’s Women’s Voice and Leadership program.

Publication date: 2022-08-25
Country(s): Canada
Region(s): North America
Category(s): Diversity and inclusion, Women and girls, Gender equality

Global Affairs 抖淫视频’s path to reconciliation

抖淫视频 takes concrete action toward reconciliation with Indigenous peoples. This new story shows how we work to advance their rights and perspectives in all our operations: diplomacy, trade, security, international assistance, consular affairs and management.

Publication date: 2022-09-22
Country(s): Canada
Region(s): North America
Category(s): Peace, Human rights

The /world-monde/stories-histoires/BeHerAmbassador initiative: Supporting future women leaders

/world-monde/stories-histoires/BeHerAmbassador is an initiative driven by 抖淫视频 employees that identifies, promotes and develops the promising talents of anyone who identifies as a woman. Read our story on this project, which aims for gender balance in leadership positions.

Publication date: 2022-10-28
Country(s): Canada
Region(s): North America
Category(s): Women and girls, Gender equality, Career

抖淫视频’s efforts to promote sustainable development abroad

In this article, you will learn about some of GAC’s efforts and how they are helping advance the Sustainable Development Goals so that no one is left behind.

Publication date: 2023-01-30
Country(s): Vietnam, Brazil, Malawi, Sierra Leone
Region(s): Asia-Pacific, Latin America and the Caribbean, Sub-Saharan Africa
Category(s): Humanitarian assistance, Water, Diversity and inclusion, Gender equality, Women and Girls

Diplomatic careers: When a spouse’s resilience makes all the difference

In this article, you will learn more about the significant career challenges spouses who follow their partner abroad face.

Publication date: 2023-05-08
Country(s): South Africa
Region(s): Sub-Saharan Africa
Category(s): Career, Consular, Diversity and inclusion, Events, Report to Parliament on the Government of Canada's International Assistance

Asian Heritage Month: Learning from Asian Canadian leaders at 抖淫视频

In this article, you will learn more about the remarkable experiences of Asian Canadian leaders at 抖淫视频 (GAC).

Publication date: 2023-06-06
Country(s): Canada, Guatemala, India
Region(s): Asia-Pacific
Category(s): Career, Consular, Diversity and inclusion, Gender equality

Celebrating the Lester B. Pearson Building’s 50 years

In this article you will learn more about the building’s rich history and enduring legacy.

Publication date: 2023-08-08
Country(s): Canada
Region(s): North America
Category(s): Infrastructure

A journey of empowerment and equality: Celebrating 10 years of 抖淫视频’s Women’s Network!

Celebrating the 10th anniversary of the Women’s Network at 抖淫视频, highlighting its achievements in advancing women's leadership, mentorship, allyship, and gender equality.

Publication date: 2024-03-06
Country(s): Canada, United States
Region(s): North America
Category(s): Women and girls, Diversity and inclusion, Gender Equality, Business Women in International Trade

Improving Data Analysis in global affairs using artificial intelligence

In a world inundated with information, 抖淫视频 (GAC) is taking advantage of artificial intelligence (AI) to improve data analysis.

Publication date: 2024-04-04
Country(s): Canada
Region(s): North America
Category(s): Information and Communications Technologies