Share your views: Consulting Canadians and stakeholders on a proposed approach to partnerships in Africa

The Government of Canada was seeking input on the approach for partnerships in Africa being developed.

Who was the focus of this consultation?

The Government of Canada invited any interested stakeholder to provide input, including from:

• the Canadian public
• industry associations
• Indigenous organizations
• labour unions
• small, medium and large enterprises
• academics and experts
• civil society organizations
• provinces, territories and municipalities
• African diaspora communities in Canada
• students and youth
• gender equality-seeking groups
• other interested stakeholders

Questions that guided submissions

The key questions that guided submissions in this consultation included:

1. What are your overall impressions on the proposed priority themes articulated as part of the approach for deepening/further enhancing our partnerships with African partners and institutions?
2. Are there any aspects of the approach that you believe are particularly strong or weak?
3. Which peace and security challenges linked to the African continent are top-of-mind for you, and where do you feel there are opportunities for Canada to step up in this space?
4. How can Global Affairs Canada best leverage economic diplomacy in support of Canadian businesses?
5. In the international development context, which area of work do you think is most impactful? (i.e., technical and vocational education/training, nutrition, sexual and reproductive health and rights, maternal health, women’s empowerment, smart agriculture etc.)
6. Is there anything else Canada should consider as it is developing its approach for partnerships in Africa?
   Optional – if applicable: What is the name of your organization?
   Optional – if applicable: What sector is your organization in (academia, private sector, civil society organization, etc.)? 

What we heard

A final report that reflects the feedback received from this consultation is pending.

Contact information

Pan-Africa Affairs Division
Global Affairs Canada
125 Sussex Drive
Ottawa ON K1A 0G2
Email: Africa.Consultation.Afrique@international.gc.ca

Related links

• Canada and Sub-Saharan Africa
• Canada and the Middle East and North Africa
• Canada and the African Development Bank
• Canada’s Feminist International Assistance Policy
• African Union (au.int)
• United Nations International Decade for People of African Descent