Montreal, November 4, 2025\u2014A coalition of over 100 NGOs, led by Cooperation Canada and the Canadian Partnership for Women\u2019s and Children\u2019s Health (CanSFE), expresses its concern over the government\u2019s decision to reduce Canada\u2019s International Assistance Envelope in the 2025 Budget tabled today. This represents a step back from our global commitments and a breach of a promise made by Prime Minister Carney during the election campaign.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":5265,"template":"","actualite_type":[176],"actualite_sujet":[],"action_combat":[42],"mdm_pays":[],"class_list":["post-5263","actualite","type-actualite","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","actualite_type-press-releases","action_combat-humanitarian-crises"],"acf":{"mise_en_avant":false,"chapeau":"Montreal, November 4, 2025\u2014A coalition of over 100 NGOs, led by Cooperation Canada and the Canadian Partnership for Women\u2019s and Children\u2019s Health (CanSFE), expresses its concern over the government\u2019s decision to reduce Canada\u2019s International Assistance Envelope in the 2025 Budget tabled today. This represents a step back from our global commitments and a breach of a promise made by Prime Minister Carney during the election campaign.","cta_type":"aucun","cta_lien":"","contenu":"
Authoritarian regimes are gaining ground, human rights are increasingly threatened, climate impacts are exacerbating global inequalities, and humanitarian needs have reached a historic high. In this context, the government has chosen to reduce Canada\u2019s international assistance by $2.7 billion over four years, including a decrease in funding for global health development.<\/p>\n
Government leaders are navigating an exceptionally challenging period. We recognize the precarious economic situation experienced by people in Canada, and international assistance is one of the levers that strengthen domestic prosperity. Evidence shows that these investments are cost-effective and produce tangible benefits for the security of people in Canada, while expanding our global relationships and economic resilience.<\/p>\n
\u201cCooperation Canada and its members will continue to collaborate constructively with the government to reaffirm that Canada\u2019s global leadership is not a given and that it requires honoring our commitments.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
The government\u2019s intention to return Canada\u2019s international assistance envelope to its pre-pandemic level will have far-reaching consequences and jeopardize hard-won gains. At a time when global investments in international assistance are declining, Canada has committed not to turn its back on the most vulnerable. However, this budget further widens the gap left by other major donors, weakening both global partnerships and Canada\u2019s strategic interests.<\/p>\n
\u201cAny reduction in Canada\u2019s investments in global health will have devastating consequences for women and children worldwide, while threatening the health, security, and prosperity of people in Canada,\u201d said Charmaine Crockett, Interim Executive Director of CanSFE.<\/h2>\n
\u201cDecades of Canada\u2019s leadership in global health have always aimed to invest in a safer and more equitable world, because we know that when we turn our backs on the most marginalized, we all suffer.\u201d<\/p>\n
About CanSFE<\/h2>\n
CanSFE is proud to represent over 110 non-governmental organizations, academic institutions, associations of health professionals, and private sector entities committed to advancing the health and rights of women, children, and adolescents worldwide. Together, we represent Canada in advocating for the rights and health needs of the world\u2019s most marginalized people.<\/p>\n
About Cooperation Canada<\/h2>\n
Cooperation Canada is the national voice of Canadian international development and humanitarian action organizations. Representing over 100 organizations, we bring together, coordinate, and advocate for effective, inclusive, and accountable international cooperation that contributes to a more just, safe, and sustainable world.<\/p>\n
Signatory Organizations<\/h3>\n
- Cooperation Canada<\/li>
- Canadian Partnership for Women and Children\u2019s Health (CanWaCH)<\/li>
- ACTED Canada<\/li>
- Action Against Hunger Canada<\/li>
- Action Canada for Sexual Health and Rights<\/li>
- AidWatch Canada<\/li>
- Alberta Council for Global Cooperation<\/li>
- Alongside Hope<\/li>
- Alternatives<\/li>
- Amref Health Africa in Canada<\/li>
- Association qu\u00e9b\u00e9coise des organismes de coop\u00e9ration internationale (AQOCI)<\/li>
- Atlantic Council for International Cooperation<\/li>
- Avocats sans fronti\u00e8res Canada\/Lawyers without Borders Canada<\/li>
- Bigger Than our Borders<\/li>
- British Columbia Council for International Cooperation<\/li>
- CAMFED Canada<\/li>
- Canadian Association of Midwives<\/li>
- Canadian Foodgrains Bank<\/li>
- Canadian Lutheran World Relief (CLWR)<\/li>
- Canadian Network for Neglected Tropical Diseases<\/li>
- Canadian Teachers\u2019 Federation<\/li>
- CARE Canada<\/li>
- CAUSE Canada<\/li>
- CAWST \u2013 The Centre for Affordable Water and Sanitation Technology<\/li>
- CECI \u2013 Centre d\u2019\u00e9tude et de coop\u00e9ration internationale<\/li>
- Children Believe<\/li>
- Climate Action Network Canada<\/li>
- Coady Institute<\/li>
- CODE<\/li>
- Collaboration Sant\u00e9 Internationale<\/li>
- Compassion Canada<\/li>
- Crossroads International<\/li>
- Cuso International<\/li>
- Development and Peace \u2015 Caritas Canada<\/li>
- D\u00e9veloppement international Desjardins (DID)<\/li>
- Digital Opportunity Trust<\/li>
- Dignity Network Canada<\/li>
- Equality Fund<\/li>
- Equitas \u2013 International Centre for Human Rights Education<\/li>
- ERDO<\/li>
- Fairtrade Canada<\/li>
- Farm Radio International<\/li>
- Fondation Paul G\u00e9rin-Lajoie<\/li>
- Food For the Hungry Canada<\/li>
- F\u00f2s Feminista Canada<\/li>
- Global Citizen<\/li>
- Grandmothers Advocacy Network<\/li>
- Habitat for Humanity Canada<\/li>
- Health Partners International of Canada (HPIC)<\/li>
- Horizons of Friendship<\/li>
- Human Concern International<\/li>
- Humanitarian Coalition<\/li>
- Humanity & Inclusion Canada<\/li>
- Inter Pares<\/li>
- International Coordinated Christian Ministries<\/li>
- International Justice Mission Canada<\/li>
- International Teams Canada<\/li>
- Islamic Relief Canada<\/li>
- Jane Goodall Institute of Canada<\/li>
- KAIROS: Canadian Ecumenical Justice Initiatives<\/li>
- Kentro Christian Network<\/li>
- Kinvia (Previously known as Canadian Feed The Children)<\/li>
- Kurumbuka Leadership Solutions<\/li>
- Lucky Iron Life<\/li>
- Manitoba Council for International Cooperation<\/li>
- Mary\u2019s Meals Canada<\/li>
- M\u00e9decins du Monde Canada<\/li>
- Mennonite Central Committee Canada<\/li>
- Mennonite Economic Development Associates (MEDA)<\/li>
- Mission inclusion<\/li>
- Northern Council for Global Cooperation<\/li>
- ONE Canada<\/li>
- One Drop Foundation<\/li>
- Ontario Council for International Cooperation<\/li>
- Opportunity International Canada<\/li>
- Oxfam Canada<\/li>
- Oxfam-Qu\u00e9bec<\/li>
- Partners In Health Canada<\/li>
- PEGASUS Institute<\/li>
- Plan International Canada<\/li>
- Public Health Association of BC<\/li>
- Results Canada<\/li>
- Right To Play International<\/li>
- Sant\u00e9 Monde<\/li>
- Saskatchewan Council for International Cooperation<\/li>
- Save the Children<\/li>
- SeedChange (formerly USC)<\/li>
- Seva Canada<\/li>
- Socodevi<\/li>
- Stephen Lewis Foundation<\/li>
- SUCO<\/li>
- Tearfund Canada<\/li>
- The Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada<\/li>
- The Wellspring Foundation for Education<\/li>
- The United Church of Canada<\/li>
- Tostan Canada<\/li>
- Trade Facilitation Office (TFO) Canada<\/li>
- UPA D\u00e9veloppement international<\/li>
- VIDEA<\/li>
- WaterAid Canada<\/li>
- World Accord \u2013 International Development Agency<\/li>
- World Hope International (Canada)<\/li>
- World Renew<\/li>
- World University Service of Canada (WUSC)<\/li>
- World Vision Canada<\/li><\/ul>\n
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