![]() The FIAP dictates that by FY2021/22, at least 50% of Canada’s bilateral ODA will be directed to sub-Saharan Africa however, Canada has yet to reach this goal. Under the FIAP, Canada emphasizes gender-responsive humanitarian action 99% or US$765 million of Canada’s humanitarian spending in 2021 included gender equality as a principal or significant objective.ĭeep-Dive on Canada's ODA for gender equalityĬanada’s FIAP emphasizes the poorest and most vulnerable, meaning most of its ODA goes to LICs or LMICs. Humanitarian assistance received the second largest share of bilateral ODA in 2021, in line with Canada’s increasing focus on international peace and security, as well as human dignity in humanitarian crises. ![]() During this period, CAD1.2 billion ( US$957 million) was disbursed, with the largest amounts going to global health and nutrition as well as to SRHR. FY2020/21 was also the first year of implementing Canada’s 10-year commitment to global health and rights of women and girls. This was due to significant COVID-19 spending to help ensure equitable access to vaccines, therapeutics, and testing. Health and population spending accounted for the largest share of Canada’s bilateral ODA in 2021, at 31%. Budget 2023 repeats this commitment, while simultaneously breaking that promise, as it includes a 15% decrease in ODA from 2022. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s government has repeatedly promised to increase Canada’s international development assistance every year until 2030 to realize the SDGs, including in the Minister of International Development’s most recent mandate letter. This represents a 15% reduction from FY2022/23, when Canada spent a record high CAD8.1 billion ( US$6.2 billion) on international development assistance. According to the OECD, the 9% rise in Canada’s ODA between 20 was mainly the result of funding targeting the COVID-19 pandemic and increases in climate finance.Ĭanada's ODA increased by a further 19% in 2022 to US$7.8 billion, its highest ODA spend to date, largely due to support to Ukraine (some in the form of humanitarian assistance), increased costs for in-donor refugees, as well as higher contributions to international organizations.Īccording to Budget 2023, Canada’s development spending will decrease by CAD1.3 billion ( US$999 million) in fiscal year FY2023/24 (April 2023-March 2024), to CAD6.8 billion ( US$5.2 billion). ![]()
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