On October 3rd, ONE Canada partnered with Afrifursa, the Black Founders Network, and Grand Challenges Canada to an inspiring VIP reception at the University of Toronto's Schwartz Reisman Innovation Campus. This special gathering was part of Afrifursa’s Afri Tech Summit and brought together over 115 tech entrepreneurs, visionaries, and changemakers passionate about shaping the future of innovation in Africa.  The energy in the room was palpable as the event kicked off with a dynamic panel discussion, moderated by Elise Legault,...
This summer, supporters of ONE, Results, Grandmothers' Advocacy Network, and more are encouraging their political representatives to sign an Open Letter to the Prime Minister. The letter calls on Canada to pursue global policies built on development and prosperity. Specifically, these Canadians are pushing for an ambitious Canada Africa Strategy, and fair share pledges to GAVI and the International Development Association. The text of the Open Letter can be found below: Right Honourable Justin TrudeauPrime Minister of CanadaOffice of the Prime Minister80...
After months of countless advocacy including a successful parliamentary reception, high-level parliamentary meetings and over 5000 of you taking action, the Government of Canada didn’t deliver the outcome we had hoped for on Budget Day. Canada dealt a major blow to development and global health with a 15% cut to international aid in Budget 2023. Without new spending announced, aid as a share of our national income could go down to 0.25%-0.27%, compared to 0.32% in 2021. This would be...