Grants and Contributions

Development of a tourist attraction: The project aims to develop the tourist offer of a cooperative working in the field of nature and adventure tourism, so that it can adapt its product to the current context while respecting eco-responsible practices in order for the MRC of La Matapédia to take advantage of post-pandemic market opportunities.

Development of a tourist attraction: The project aims to develop the tourist offer of a cooperative working in the field of nature and adventure tourism, so that it can adapt its product to the current context while respecting eco-responsible practices in order for the MRC of La Matapédia to take advantage of post-pandemic market opportunities.

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.

Canada’s assessed contribution to the UN Interim Security Force in Mali (MINUSMA)

The project aims to channel the creativity and the productivity of a new generation of students and young professionals, especially women, to contribute to poverty reduction and inclusive growth within the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) region. More specifically, it seeks to deepen the knowledge and develop practical skills of students or mid-level professionals from the ASEAN region in areas of study that contribute to the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.

Project activities include: (1) the provision of short-term (up to 8 months) scholarships for study/research for ASEAN students in Canadian post-secondary academic institutions in areas of study that are aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals; (2) the creation of institutional agreements between Canadian and ASEAN post-secondary academic institutions; (3) the provision of short-term scholarships for ASEAN mid-career professionals working in sectors that contribute to the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development to enhance their knowledge and skills in their area of work; and (4) the creation of an alumni network.

Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights Based in Non-Binary Gender Education in Rural Communities of El Salvador

Peace and security building in Gabon through gender-sensitive early warnings and capacity building and awareness among women and youth (CONSOPAX).

EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE FOR DISPLACED PEOPLE OF AMMA IN LAC PROVINCE THROUGH THE DISTRIBUTION OF FOOD AND NON-FOOD ASSISTANCE TO VULNERABLE DISPLACED PERSONS.

Empowering youth to more effectively promote tolerance, peace, and reconciliation for social development in Somalia through youth-led dialogue and advocacy sessions