Grants and Contributions

Enhanced access to independent economic information for Belarus citizens in western & southwestern regions of Belarus through cross-border FM radio broadcasts of a weekly economic program.

This annual assessed contribution represents Canada’s long-term support to the Commonwealth Foundation. The Commonwealth Foundation uses these funds, along with other donors’ funding, to achieve its mandate.

The mandate of the Secretariat includes supporting the Commonwealth as a corporate secretariat, undertaking policy and advocacy work (notably in support of small and vulnerable states), and providing assistance to member countries in the form of technical and advisory services.

The current Strategic Plan (2017-2021) orients the work of the Secretariat around three goals: 1) Strong democracy, rule of law, promotion and protection of human rights and respect for diversity; 2) Inclusive growth and sustainable development; 3) A well-connected and networked Commonwealth. These in turn inform five strategic outcomes (priorities), namely: 1) Democracy (Greater adherence to Commonwealth political values and principles); 2) Public Institutions (More effective, efficient and equitable public governance); 3) Youth and Social Development (People of the Commonwealth fulfil their potential with dignity and equality in a healthy environment); 4) Economic Development (More inclusive economic growth and sustainable development); and 5) Small and Other Vulnerable States (Strengthened resilience of small and other vulnerable states, including adaptation and mitigation against climate change).

This annual assessed contribution represents Canada’s long-term support to the Commonwealth Youth Programme (CYP). The Commonwealth Youth Program uses these funds, along with other donors’ funding, to achieve its mandate.

This funding contributes to supporting youth development, engagement and empowerment in the Commonwealth, and to enhancing Canada’s relationships with the 53 other Commonwealth countries on youth issues. The CYP advocates for the effective participation of young women and men in the development process and for social transformation, and values their full engagement at all levels of decision-making. The assessed contributions to the CYP are managed by the Commonwealth Secretariat.

Communities across Canada that have a significant issue with homelessness and will have increased supports for their vulnerable populations through Reaching Home. This is accomplished by mobilizing partners at the federal, provincial/territorial and community levels, as well as the private and voluntary sectors, and other stakeholders, to address barriers to well-being faced by those who are homeless or at imminent risk of homelessness.

Action Research on Chronic Homelessness will identify actions needed to end chronic homelessness by exploring ways to break down persistent barriers encountered by communities across Canada. This is accomplished by providing direct funding to eight communities across Canada and mobilizing collaborators at the federal, provincial/territorial and community levels, as well as the private sectors, to address barriers encountered by communities to preventing and reducing chronic homelessness through the Community Capacity and Innovation funding stream under Reaching Home.

Contribution as part of the Participant Funding Program to Crane Institute for Sustainability to assist in preparing for and engaging in Indigenous consultation activities and public participation opportunities associated with the assessment process for the Regional Assessment in the Ring of Fire Area.

Contribution as part of the Policy Dialogue Program Program to Elizabeth Copland to assist in preparing for and engaging in participation activities associated with the ongoing Review of Legislative, Regulatory, and Policy Development Processes.

Grant as part of the Participant Funding Program to Métis Nation of Ontario Secretariat to assist in preparing for and engaging in Indigenous consultation activities and public participation opportunities associated with the assessment process for the Crawford Nickel Project.

Develop digital adoption plan

Develop digital adoption plan