Global Affairs Canada’s 2026-27 Departmental Plan - Supplementary Information Tables

• Reduced security threats from transnational organized crime for Canadians, and affected populations, particularly women and girls, in countries where Canada engages
• Enhanced inclusive and gender-responsive prevention and response to transnational organized crime by security institutions in countries where GAC programs
• Improved inclusive and gender-responsive development and compliance of anti-crime legal instruments, controls or frameworks by states in countries where GAC programs
• Improved inclusive and gender-responsive engagement and resilience of communities and civil society in the areas of anti-crime in countries where GAC programs

• All levels of government of affected states
• Community-based organizations and associations in recipient countries
• Multilateral, intergovernmental, international and regional organizations
• Non-profit and private organizations
• Participating federal government departments and agencies, and other levels of government

The Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI) advances Canada’s international priorities by supporting small-scale projects, designed by local organizations for local needs. The CFLI is a contributions program delivered through Canadian embassies and high commissions in 133 countries. CFLI supports projects that are modest in scope, scale and cost, and that are usually designed and implemented by local authorities or organizations.

The program is guided by three core objectives:

• contribute to the achievement of Canada’s thematic priorities for international assistance, with special emphasis on the themes of advancing democracy, protecting and promoting human rights, and ensuring security and stability
• assist in the advocacy of Canadian values and interests and strengthening Canada’s bilateral relations with foreign countries and their civil societies
• provide small-scale financing to local organizations to respond to natural disasters and other emergencies

Improved management and delivery of Gender-based Analysis Plus (GBA Plus)-informed projects by recipient organizations to address local development challenges

Performance measure(s):

• Percentage of projects implemented by local organizations, women’s rights organizations, and human rights and inclusive governance organizations
• Percentage of projects that completed a limited or detailed gender-based analysis

Increased participation of project beneficiaries and local community members in addressing development challenges in their local country context

Increased access to and use of GBA Plus-informed humanitarian assistance by crisis-affected populations, including the most vulnerable

Performance measure(s):

• Number of project beneficiaries who received humanitarian assistance

Increased alignment of local decision‑makers, including recipient organizations, with Canadian values and interests.

Performance measure(s):

• Extent to which the CFLI Program created meaningful opportunities for interactions with local stakeholders on issues related to Canada’s values and interests

• Not-for-profit organizations and charities
• Academia and public institutions
• Government
• International (non-government)
• Other

The Canadian International Innovation Program (CIIP) fosters and supports collaborative industrial research and development (R&D) projects with high potential for commercialization between Canada and partner countries. It also stimulates bilateral science and technology networking and matchmaking activities to further new partnerships and accelerate the commercialization of Canadian R&D through co-innovation projects. GAC delivers CIIP in collaboration with the National Research Council Industrial Research Assistance Program (NRC IRAP).

Note: Further to Budget 2025 Canada Strong, and beginning in 2026-27, enhanced focus will be on strategic matchmaking activities, rebranding these efforts as the Innovation Partnership Program.  

• Canadian companies have increased knowledge and networking opportunities leading to potential international partnerships and increasing their engagement with global markets
• Canadian companies have increased innovation capacity
• Canadian companies grow and scale
• Canadian companies have increased business activity in global markets

The program implements Partnership Development Activities to create a pipeline for CIIP co-innovation projects.

Progress and final reporting are required from all CIIP recipients.  Information provided in the report is used to evaluate the effectiveness/efficiency of program support and to improve program policies and services. Various efforts are undertaken to raise awareness of funding opportunities for businesses including those led by women and other under-represented groups. Program opportunities are communicated through the Trade Commissioner Service websites and social media platforms. Program opportunities are also promoted to internal (i.e. Regional Offices) and external (i.e. Mitacs, and Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada) networks. NRC IRAP, GAC’s delivery partner, promotes program opportunities through its website and networks (i.e. Industrial Technology Advisors).    

Enhanced the capability and effectiveness of Canadian communities to attract, retain and expand foreign direct investment (FDI)

Performance measure(s):

• Number of leads generated from program-funded activities
• Number of potential investors who requested information, participated in site visits and/or submitted investment proposals
• FDI from the Indo-Pacific region to Canadian communities that participate in the program

Stimulated the engagement of Canadian industry associations, their members, and non-member firms in international markets, to expand commercial linkages and facilitate future successes abroad

Performance measure(s):

• Leads generated as a result of funded activities
• Evidence that more Canadian companies are involved in international business as indicated by agreements/negotiated joint ventures (partnerships, distributors, agents, etc.) within three years of project completion
• Number of companies that have expanded their international business
• Canadian industry associations participating in the program increase understanding and awareness of Indo-Pacific markets

Increased Canadian science and technological innovation and commercialization opportunities

Performance measure(s):

• Number of collaborative international research and development initiatives that have been facilitated by CanExport Innovation within three years of project completion (as evidenced by formal agreements entered into)
• For each collaborative initiative, recipients’ feedback on whether CanExport Innovation support has led to the commercialization of products, technologies, etc. and the potential value
• Number of foreign partners met with
• Number of partnerships entered into between Canadian researchers and key players in foreign countries within a year of project completion (as evidenced by agreements entered into, such as memorandums of understanding and letters of intent)
• Research and development partnerships with the Indo-Pacific region developed by companies participating in the program

Provided direct financial assistance to Canadian small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) seeking to develop new markets, especially in high-growth emerging markets

Performance measure(s):

• Evidence that Canadian SMEs have started exporting within three years of project completion
• Evidence that Canadian SMEs have diversified their export markets within three years of project completion Number of companies that have expanded their international business development efforts
• Number of recipients who successfully concluded commercial agreements (export sales) facilitated by CanExport SMEs at project completion
• Export market diversification of Canadian exporters in the Indo-Pacific region

• CanExport Community Investments: municipalities, communities, and non-profit organizations and locally based organizations acting as a third party or intermediary with a mandate to attract FDI on behalf of a number of eligible communities
• CanExport Associations: trade or industry associations (or a regional association with a national perspective) or national horizontal/multi-sectorial organizations
• CanExport Innovation: Canadian researchers from private companies, universities and non-government research centres (all levels of government), Canadian for-profit co-operatives
• CanExport SMEs: small and medium-sized enterprises

• Acquire feedback on programs and identify potential areas of improvement through recipient questionnaires and other tools (e.g. SMEs and Innovation sub-program satisfaction feedback in on-line system portal)
• Scope program evaluation to include recommendations for recipient engagement
• Engage recipients through the Trade Commissioner Service/client acquisition
• Evaluation - case studies

• Greater adherence to Commonwealth values and principles and advancement of good governance.
• Enhancement of the role the Commonwealth plays in support of trade and investment among member states
• Sustainable and inclusive economic and social development
• Climate resilient and low-carbon development to respond to climate and ocean emergencies
• Small and other vulnerable states’ needs and concerns addressed in global governance
• Effective participation and equal opportunities for youth in leadership, governance, economic and social development enhanced
• Gender disparities in access to political, social and economic rights and violence against women and girls reduced

• Strengthened global capacity, including by addressing gaps in coverage from the International Monitoring System, to monitor for nuclear tests and seismic events
• Effective and efficient implementation of the CTBTO’s major programs as reflected in its program and budget
• CTBTO actions and decisions are consistent with Canadian foreign policy priorities, through continued Canadian participation in the CTBTO’s activities, including the Preparatory Commission and its political and technical subsidiary bodies

• Raised national profile in the Indo-Pacific region as a more engaged, interested, and informed interlocutor able to promote its interests and respond to regional needs across a complex ecosystem of actors in the Indo-Pacific and domestically
• Strengthened engagement and new network possibilities between the Federal Government, stakeholders in Canada–including private sector, civil society, academic, and non-profit sector–and stakeholders of interests to Canada in the Indo-Pacific region
• Increased Canadian knowledge and research base on the region and expand connectivity with partner institutions and experts in the Indo-Pacific to establish long lasting synergies and joint project opportunities
• Increased government expertise and competencies to improve public service literacy and support policy analysis and implementation under the Indo-Pacific Strategy

• Reduced security threats from transnational terrorism for Canadians, and affected populations, particularly women and girls, in countries where Canada engages
• Enhanced inclusive and gender-responsive prevention and response to terrorism by security institutions in countries where GAC programs
• Improved inclusive and gender-responsive development and compliance of counter-terrorism legal instruments, controls or frameworks by states in countries where GAC programs
• Improved inclusive and gender-responsive engagement and resilience of communities and civil society in counter-terrorism in countries where GAC programs

• All levels of government of affected states
• Community-based organizations and associations in recipient countries
• Multilateral, intergovernmental, international and regional organizations
• Non-profit and private organizations
• Participating Canadian federal government departments and agencies, and other levels of government

• Adopted integrated and inclusive approaches to sustainable agricultural development and food systems, particularly in relation to gender equality, climate action, innovation emergency assistance, and resilience to food crises
• As a knowledge organization and neutral convener of inclusive and science-based dialogues on standards for food safety and plant health, and policy guidance on issues related to agriculture, fisheries and forestry, ensured that its work in this area remains neutral, scientifically sound, and evidence-based
• Promoted effective, transparent and accountable multilateral governance in the context of United Nations development system reform, including measures to prevent and address sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse

To strengthen Canada’s global leadership in the Arctic to ensure Canadian Arctic priorities and values are shared internationally and to support the achievement of key objectives of the International Chapter of Canada’s Arctic and Northern Policy Framework (2019) and the Arctic Foreign Policy (2024).

Objectives:

• Bolster Canadian leadership in multilateral forums where polar issues are discussed and decided upon
• Enhance representation and participation of Arctic and northern Canadians in relevant international forums and negotiations
• Lead on Arctic governance and multilateral challenges
• Adopt a more inclusive approach to Arctic diplomacy

• Increased contributions to international Arctic research, discussions, and initiatives by Northern Canadians, including Indigenous peoples, women and youth
• Increased contribution in international decision-making by Northern Canadians, including Indigenous Peoples, women and youth
• Enhanced Canadian engagement in strengthening international Arctic forums, including at the Arctic Council in areas of human, social, economic development and environmental protection

Canada’s international influence is enhanced through education and research exchanges

 Performance measure(s):

• Percentage of program participants who report increased knowledge of Canada and a positive perception of Canada following their participation

Canada’s economic prosperity is advanced by fostering globally skilled talent and research collaboration

Performance measure(s):

• Number of Canadian and international students, researchers, and professionals supported through the program

Canada builds strong academic partnerships and collaborations that support Canadian interests

Performance measure(s):

• Number of institutional partnerships, collaborative projects, or research initiatives supported through the program that facilitate the exchange of knowledge, ideas, or research

Applicants are engaged via promotion of scholarship programs on the EduCanada social media channels (Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn), and the EduCanada website, and via Canadian diplomatic missions abroad.

Individual scholarship recipients are engaged through above channels as well as an annual Study Tour for select recipients.

• Timely and accurate administration of payments to taxing authorities in Canada with respect to properties of foreign States entitled to realty tax exemptions
• Maintenance and expansion of the most favourable property tax exemption opportunities for Canadian missions abroad

Assessed contributions are mandatory dues to fund the Organization’s core functions and are calculated according to Member States’ Gross National Income and relative size of their economy, in line with the scale of assessments used at the Organization of American States (OAS).

The Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA) is the specialized agency for agriculture in the Inter-American system. It focuses on designing and delivering agricultural projects to improve food security, trade and prosperity in the hemisphere.

Canada’s membership in IICA permits it to participate in the work of the Organization in the areas of trade development, food safety and sustainable production. IICA is a forum through which Canada works to promote Canadian expertise and agri-business, and to improve and build new linkages for Canada in the Americas.

• Increased contributions of the agriculture sector to economic growth and sustainable development
• Contributed to the well-being of all rural dwellers
• Improved international and regional trade for countries in the region
• Increased the resilience of rural areas and agri-food systems to extreme events

• Effective and efficient implementation of the IAEA’s major programs, as reflected in the Agency’s biennial program and budget, and effective participation for Canada in the Agency’s activities
• Direct and indirect technical and commercial dividends to the Canadian nuclear industry
• IAEA actions and decisions reflect Canadian interests and priorities

• Enabled the ICC, as a court of last resort, to carry out preliminary investigations, investigations and prosecutions in an independent manner
• Carried out all other activities required and expected of a judicial body functioning in accordance with international standards. 
• Engaged in outreach to prevent serious international crimes, promote accountability for such crimes and advance the interests of justice
• Carried out all activities in accordance with the ICC’s internal and external oversight mechanisms, including internal controls maintained by the ICC’s Registrar, and the Office of Internal Audit and External Auditor

3. Canada contributes to improved physical, social and economic well-being around the world, including through international assistance

5. Development, Humanitarian, and Peace and Security Programming

The purpose of International Development Assistance is to contribute to the achievement of the UN Sustainable Development Goals and address challenges that developing countries face–poverty, inequality, conflict, disasters, diseases–that can have significant spillover effects globally and in Canada. By supporting partner country efforts to address these issues, including through humanitarian assistance, international assistance contributes to Canadians’ national and economic security, prosperity and well-being.

Canada’s international assistance will be recalibrated to further contribute to economic prosperity and trade, in line with Canadian and partner country priorities; advance global stability and resilience; and strengthen multilateral engagement and partnerships while upholding commitments to poverty reduction and gender equality.

• Canada contributed to improved physical, social and economic well-being around the world including through international assistance

• For-profit organizations
• Not-for-profit organizations and charities
• Academia and public institutions
• Governments
• International (non-government) organizations
• Other

International financial institutions (IFIs) such as the regional development banks (including the African Development Bank, the Asian Development Bank, the Caribbean Development Bank, and the Inter-American Development Bank, as well as the International Fund for Agricultural Development, provide technical assistance and financial services that focus on country-specific development solutions.

Payments to IFIs are made in accordance with sections 3(a), 3(c), 3(D), 3(e) and section 12 of the International Development (Financial Institutions) Assistance Act. These include, but are not limited to, 1) direct payments to enable the institutions to finance their concessional facilities to assist the poorest developing countries, as well as support to targeted funds; 2) the purchase of shares in the institutions to provide them with increased capital in order to expand their financing activities; and 3) the provision of guarantees to further expand lending headroom. There is no expectation for recipients to repay funds provided under this transfer payment program.

Exempt: This program falls under the exemption outlined in section 2.6 of the Policy on Results

External assessments by the Multilateral Organisation Performance Assessment Network (MOPAN) are also carried out from time to time.

• Development and effective implementation of international labour standards and realization of fundamental principles and rights at work
• Targeted action against child and forced labour, giving priority to the urgent elimination of its worst forms
• Promotion of coherent economic and social policies that support employment creation and decent work
• Strengthened social dialogue on labour and social policy issues at the national and international levels

• Effective decision-making by NATO in pursuit of its objectives to maintain stability and security in the Euro-Atlantic area in the context of a rapidly changing international security environment in Eastern Europe and globally as measured by, for example, implementation of NATO’s enhanced Forward Presence and Projecting Stability initiatives
• Linked to above, direct support to prime ministerial and ministerial engagement in NATO decision-making processes (e.g. summits, foreign and defence ministerial meetings)
• Support to NATO operations as measured by progress with respect to ongoing NATO operations and activities, including in Eastern and Central Europe, the Mediterranean Sea, Kosovo, Iraq and elsewhere
• Enhanced relations with NATO partners as measured by the development and implementation of policies aimed at enhancing these relationships
• Appropriate response to current and emerging defence and security challenges, as measured by, for example, ongoing progress on NATO cyber defence and by ensuring that NATO is able to defend its own networks against cyber threats
• Proper management of the Alliance’s resources, as measured by ongoing reform and transformation initiatives, which include increasing NATO’s transparency and accountability and ensuring appropriate value for money

• Solutions to common economic and social problems by working cooperatively with members toward the development of evidence-based international policies, standards, models, guidelines and agreements
• Implementation of OECD work programs and policy positions that reflect input from across the Canadian government and support domestic priorities
• Influence in the policy development of other members and of non-members to improve the functioning of the international economic environment
• Analysis of new and emerging issues, both domestic and global, that affect Canada’s economy and standard of living
• Improved engagement with non-members, reflecting Canadian priorities to increase the long-term reach and global impact of the organization’s standards
• Implementation of institutional reforms to improve the OECD’s ability to address new issues and power dynamics
• Sound management of the OECD is fostered

• The role of the Francophonie as an amplifier for economic growth and trade diversification among member states is strengthened
• The French language and respect for multilingualism is disseminated strategically on all continents
• The creation, dissemination, flow and discoverability of French-language content and products support cultural and linguistic diversity
• Democratic governance, the rule of law, human rights and gender equality in member States and governments are strengthened
• Peace and security are enhanced in La Francophonie through conflict and crisis prevention and resolution mechanisms
• Measures taken to restore, protect and/or manage ecosystems improve the protection of biodiversity

Canada’s annual assessed contribution to the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) is an obligation arising from its participation in the world’s largest regional security organization, with 57 participating states from North America, Europe and Eurasia, and partners from the Mediterranean region and Asia. Canada’s contribution furthers its foreign policy goals related to international security, including its intersections with human, economic and environmental aspects. This is achieved by funding the OSCE’s operations including the Secretariat, field missions, and autonomous institutions which work to help participating States implement their commitments under the Helsinki Final Act, and subsequent decisions.

Canada’s OSCE contributions also include payments made to administer and implement two legally binding conventional arms control regimes to which Canada is state party: The Treaty on Open Skies (for which Canada is a treaty co-depository, together with Hungary) and the Treaty on Conventional Armed Forces in Europe (Canada suspended its operation of this Treaty in February 2024). Canada is furthermore a signatory to the Vienna Document. Recipients are not required to repay funds obtained under this transfer payment program.

The amount transferred reflects the 2021 OSCE Unified budget. Agreement on subsequent budgets has been blocked by several participating States over political issues. Current negotiations are underway to negotiate a 2026 budget. 

• Effective and timely implementation of the decisions of the OSCE Permanent Council as well as the Ministerial Council as measured by the organization’s successful work and progress on such issues of importance to Canada as: human rights; election monitoring; democracy building; good governance; tolerance and non-discrimination; safeguarding fundamental freedoms; combatting human trafficking; counterterrorism and extremism; as well as enhanced engagement with key OSCE Partners
• Continuous monitoring of the security situation in Europe, as measured by the OSCE’s regular reporting and early warning function provided by the organization’s Conflict Prevention Centre, its specialized institutions and its Field Operations. In this regard, the OSCE’s work and engagement in the region’s conflicts (e.g. Ukraine, Nagorno-Karabakh, Moldova-Transnistria, and the regions of Georgia occupied by Russia, South Ossetia and Abkhazia) continue to be one of the only international organizations in these areas and help contribute to promoting dialogue and lowering tensions.
• Concerted programming to actively contribute to conflict prevention, conflict resolution and post-conflict institution building, as measured by the successful implementation of the Permanent Council and the Ministerial Decisions that strengthen the OSCE’s conflict prevention toolkit, especially in the key areas of early warning and mediation. In addition, the Transnational Threats Unit consolidates and coordinates the OSCE’s work on counterterrorism, border security, policing and anti-trafficking.
• Proper management of the organization’s resources, as measured by the audits on the OSCE’s financial statements and by the renewed efforts of the OSCE Secretary General to enhance the organization’s accountability and transparency

Assessed contributions are mandatory dues to fund the organization’s core functions and are calculated according to Member States’ Gross National Income and relative size of their economy, in line with the scale of assessments used at the United Nations.

The Organization of American States (OAS) is the main multilateral forum for cooperation and dialogue in the Americas, convening member states with the goals of promoting democracy, protecting human rights, fostering regional peace and security and advancing sustainable development. The OAS, along with its subsidiary bodies, is an important partner for advancing Canada's foreign policy priorities and objectives in the region.

Through its membership, diplomatic engagement and financial support to OAS, Canada advances key foreign policy priorities and ensures the implementation of initiatives and projects in areas of key Canadian interest, complementing and leveraging the impact of Canada’s bilateral interventions in the hemisphere.

• Fostered regional multilateral collaboration to resolve crises and address issues of mutual interest affecting the hemisphere
• Promoted and protected democracy and human rights across the hemisphere 
• Encouraged sustainable development in the region
• Ensured security-related coordination and cooperation in the Americas

Assessed contributions are mandatory dues to fund the Organization’s core functions and are calculated according to Member States’ Gross National Income and relative size of their economy, in line with the scale of assessments used at the Organization of American States (OAS).

The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) serves as the specialized organization for health in the Inter-American System. It also serves as the Regional Office of the World Health Organization (WHO) for the Americas and enjoys international recognition as part of the United Nations system. 

This longstanding partnership has been critical to advancing public health priorities in the Americas given the organization’s policy and standard setting responsibilities for all ministries of health in the region including on strengthening healthcare systems and prevention and response to communicable diseases/pandemics.

Membership in PAHO enables Canada to expand its multilateral and bilateral relations with its 35 member countries. Through its membership, Canada contributes to the Organization’s mission “to promote equity in health, to combat diseases, and to improve the quality of life and well-being of the peoples in the Americas.”

• Protected the health of Canadians by contributing to the safety and security of the Americas through disease surveillance, pandemic preparedness, and other measures
• Advanced Canada’s influence and interests in the Americas - with respect to health policies and programs, good governance, transparency, and accountability
• Disseminated Canadian-based values related to health, as well as successes on key policies such as universal health coverage
• Provided a platform for Canada to both contribute and benefit from collective efforts on shared regional health challenges by ensuring its own preparedness and aiding its neighbors  

3. Canada contributes to improved physical, social and economic well-being around the world, including through international assistance

5. Development, Humanitarian and Peace and Security Programming

• Improved inclusive and gender-responsive prevention of violent conflict, response to crisis, and peacebuilding in fragile and conflict-affected areas where PSOPs engages
• Enhanced inclusive and gender-responsive prevention of and response to national and transnational threats by security institutions in fragile and conflict-affected areas where PSOPs engages

• All levels of government of affected states and other donor countries
• Local and national non-government and civil society organizations in recipient countries
• Multilateral, international and regional organizations
• Academia and public institutions

PSOPs accepts proposals from partners at any time for prospective projects. PSOPs also undertakes regular formal and informal discussions with partners to facilitate understanding of PSOPs priorities and the funding process, to identify peace and stabilization needs, and to solicit feedback to improve the program.

PSOPs engages regularly with multilateral recipients including the UN system to identify funding gaps and opportunities, and to discuss global priorities on peace, stabilization, and conflict prevention.

PSOPs relies on Canadian representatives abroad to engage regularly with potential recipients and partners. As projects are being implemented, PSOPs officers regularly monitor PSOPs-funded projects, including through regular contact with implementing partners and monitoring visits.

• Clearly demonstrated Canada’s support for La Francophonie
• Support La Francophonie’s major missions, which are defined in its Strategic Framework and govern the actions of its institutions
• Funded the programming of the IOF, the chief actor in multilateral cooperation in the French-speaking world, and its operators
• Encouraged actions in favour of women, youth and civil society, groups which are at the heart of La Francophonie’s concerns
• Promoted Canadian expertise throughout La Francophonie
• Promoted New Brunswick's participation in the forums and activities of La Francophonie, particularly its initiatives in terms of youth employability

• Progress in the implementation of the Education 2030 Agenda, including literacy, teachers and skills development, and support for the education of girls and women
• Scientific cooperation in priority areas, such as water management and early warning systems
• Freedom of expression, freedom of information and freedom of the press are protected
• Priority UNESCO Conventions to which Canada is a party are implemented, including conventions on culture, the protection of cultural heritage and property, and anti-doping in sport
• UNESCO governance and financial management are transparent and accountable, and programs remain within the Organization’s mandate

UNESCO’s budget and activities are adopted by the UNESCO General Conference every two years. For information on UNESCO’s priorities and activities, please see the Medium-Term Strategy 2022-2029.

• Maintenance of international peace and security
• Promotion and protection of human rights
• Effective coordination of humanitarian assistance
• Promotion of sustained economic growth and sustainable development
• Promotion of justice and international law
• Disarmament and non-proliferation
• Drug control, crime prevention and combating terrorism

The UN’s program and budget which set out the strategic objectives and expected outcomes for the organization’s work, are approved annually by the UN General Assembly.  

• Enhanced peace and security for the countries and regions concerned
• Contributed to the protection of civilians, support governance and the provision of basic services, advance prospects for peace and enable humanitarian, reconstruction and development activities in the affected areas
• Maintained multilateral relationships with key UN organizations and bilateral relationships with key allies and other troop and police contributing countries

• Reduced threats to Canadians and the global population from weapons of mass destruction (including related materials) and conventional weapons
• Strengthened detection, prevention and response to the proliferation of weapons and related materials by partner states as well as regional and international organizations
• Reduced access to CBRN materials by non-state actors and states of proliferation concern
• Improved legal and policy instruments and frameworks of partner states that meet international security and weapons threat reduction standards and best practices

• Regional and international organizations with relevant mandates, as well as CBRN security expertise and capacities
• Foreign states and entities, particularly those states whose existing counter-CBRN capacities are deemed to be vulnerable
• Other legal entities, including civil society and individuals, who meet the eligibility requirements under the program’s terms and conditions
• Crown corporations and other government departments (OGD) and agencies with CBRN capabilities

• plays a leading role in the G7-led, 31-member Global Partnership Against the Spread of Weapons and Materials of Mass Destruction to identify and coordinate cooperative threat reduction programming, including through an extensive matchmaking process with implementing partners globally
• engages with relevant regional and multilateral institutions (e.g. International Atomic Energy Agency, World Health Organisation, Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons)
• conducts an annual interdepartmental programming review with OGD stakeholders as well as consultations with Canadian civil society to inform priority-setting
• undertakes targeted outreach and assessment visits to countries and organizations identified in its consultations, in cooperation with Canada's global network of missions

• Addressing climate change, a growing threat to health
• Acting on the determinants of health and the root causes of health problems
• Improving health service coverage and financial protection
• Preventing, mitigating and preparing for health risks from all causes
• Detecting all health emergencies early and responding to them effectively and sustainably

The WHO’s programme budget, which sets out the strategic objectives and expected outcomes for the organization’s work is approved every two years by the World Health Assembly.

• Protected the integrity of the WTO agreements and institutions; pursued disciplines on domestic support for agriculture; and ensured that the WTO remains relevant to the realities of 21st century economies, including, for example, by delivering outcomes in negotiations on contemporary economic issues such as electronic commerce and finding constructive ways to advance multilateral and plurilateral discussions on issues facing the global trading system  
• Active participation in accession negotiations and trade policy reviews of key WTO members
• Active participation in the WTO dispute settlement system. Canada continues to work with like-minded WTO members to find interim and long-term solutions to the impasse in new appointments to the WTO Appellate Body, which has resulted in it no longer being able to hear new appeals as of December 2019

The Anti-Crime Capacity Building Program (ACCBP) helps enhance the capacity of key beneficiary states, government entities and other international and non-governmental organizations to prevent and respond to threats posed by international criminal activity in a manner consistent with international human rights obligations, norms and standards, with a global mandate and a focus on the Americas.

The ACCBP manages the Annual Voluntary Contributions (AVCs) to the Organization of American States Inter-American Drug Abuse Control Commission (OAS-CICAD) and to the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC). The AVCs have three primary objectives:

• to financially assist UNODC to fulfill its mandate in the fight against drugs and international crime at global levels
• to financially assist OAS to fulfill its mandate in the fight against drugs at hemispheric levels
• to help enable Canada to maintain a visible and influential role in UNODC and OAS

• Reduced demand for illicit drugs
• Strengthened ability of the international community to address international crime
• Coordination of drug control through research, international policy development and evaluation

• Strengthen overall engagement with rapidly growing Southeast Asia nations that build and maintains constructive relationships that advance Canada’s interests in the Asia-Pacific
• Diversified trade, increased market access, and growth in foreign direct investment with Asia-Pacific partners with a focus on positioning Canada as a stable trading partner that respects a rules-based trading system. 

• Development of technical guidelines on environmentally sound management practices for many types of waste, to provide direction to Parties and others
• Improvement of the prior informed consent mechanism
• Partnership on plastic waste and electronic and electric waste
• Review of some annexes to the Convention, including those pertaining to disposal operations, waste types and constituents and hazard characteristics
• National reporting

• Demonstrated importance that Canada attaches to the objectives of the Convention on Biological Diversity, and sustainable development
• Generated economic benefits at the national level from hosting the SCBD in Montréal

• Civil society engaged actively and constructively in governance in pursuit of Commonwealth values and principles
• The national environment supported a free and vibrant civil society
• Commonwealth civil society, member states and institutions were inspired and empowered to address the critical issues of equality, justice and inclusion

• Effective participation and equal opportunities for youth in leadership, governance, and economic and social development
• Reduced gender disparities in access to political, social and economic rights and reduced violence against women and girls

• Parties agree to increase efforts to meet the three objectives of the Convention: to conserve biodiversity, sustainably use biodiversity, and to share the benefits from the utilization of genetic resources
• Parties develop national targets, using the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (KMGBF) and its 23 targets
• Parties report on progress achieved towards implementation of the KMGBF and its 23 targets   through their national reports

2. Canada’s economic prosperity is advanced by contributions to an open, rules-based global trading system, support for Canadian businesses internationally, and targeted foreign investment attraction

4. International Business Development, Investment Attraction and Innovation Support

• Increased engagement and enhanced awareness of Canadian expertise and research in the Indo-Pacific
• Canada’s national profile is raised in the Indo-Pacific, and Canada has a greater ability to promote its interests and contribute to regional dialogues. 

• elucidate the causes of cancer and study approaches for early detection and prevention
• report on the burden of cancer worldwide and monitor geographical variations and trends over time
• contribute evidence to be translated effectively into timely policies for cancer control
• coordinate a biobank (with more than 6 million samples) to study the causes, early detection and prevention of cancer
• contribute to education and training of cancer researchers worldwide
• disseminate findings to the widest possible audience

• The ICAO Assembly approves organization’s budget and triennial business plan every three years. The budget and business plan agreed by Member States set out the priorities for the organization’s work in accordance with its mandate, as set out in the Convention on International Civil Aviation which establishes the Organization and focuses on establishing and maintaining the conditions for safe, secure, efficient, economically viable and sustainable air transport.
• For details on ICAO’s budget and activities for the 2026-2028 triennium, and ICAO’s 25-year strategic plan please see: ICAO Business Plan 2026 - 2028 and Strategic Plan 2026 - 2050.

• Access to timely intelligence, helping Canada align its energy strategies with global trends, best practices and emerging challenges
• International collaboration with major economies and reinforcement of Canada’s leadership in global energy governance
• Canadian influence on the direction of global energy policy, advancing Canada’s interests in key priority areas such as critical minerals, electricity security, energy statistics, and natural gas and sustainable gases

• Promotion of safe, secure and environmentally sound, efficient and sustainable shipping

The IMO Assembly adopts the IMO’s budget and strategic plan. The IMO’s 6-year strategic plan, agreed by Members, is aimed at advancing the IMO’s mandate as set out in the Convention establishing the Inter-Governmental Maritime Consultative Organization (that later become the IMO).

For more information on the IMO’s 2024-2029 Strategic Plan and activities, please see: Strategic Plan for the Organization.

• Support for effective and inclusive policy and decision-making for Canada’s renewable energy sector through IRENA’s authoritative data, forward-looking analysis, and policy analysis on energy transitions at the global, national, and sectoral levels.
• Support to countries in accelerating the shift toward renewables-based energy systems and promotion of alliance-building with key stakeholders among IRENA’s 170-member country membership.
• Highlight Canada’s leadership as a global energy superpower through leadership in IRENA’s governance matters as a Council member, including election of a new Director General in 2026-2027, spearheading Canadian-led initiatives showcasing Canada's renewable energy expertise, and increasing representation of Canada's own experience in large scale deployment of renewable energy in IRENA’s work.

• Ensured compliance with Canada’s international legal obligations at the ISA, the only UN body regulating deep seabed mining beyond national jurisdiction
• Maintained Canada’s influence in shaping international regulations for critical mineral access on the international seabed, advancing Canada’s economic and security priorities
• Protected Canada’s interests in hydrocarbon activities on the extended continental shelf in the Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador offshore area
• Promoted legal certainty and mitigate potential disputes over seabed resources

• Ensured compliance with the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea, of strategic importance for Canada as it defines maritime boundaries, manages marine resources, and regulates ocean activities
• Promoted Canada’s ability to safeguard maritime interests through ITLOS, a mechanism for resolving disputes related to ocean use
• Strengthened Canada’s influence on the implementation and application of UNCLOS, for example at the Meeting of States Parties (SPLOS)

• Effective and efficient implementation of the OECD NEA’s program of work (e.g. research, conferences and publications)
• Direct and indirect technical and commercial dividends to the Canadian nuclear industry
• OECD NEA actions and decisions reflect Canadian interests and priorities

• Provision and promotion of international comparative research, innovation and key indicators
• Forward-looking and innovative approaches to education and learning are explored
• Facilitation of bridges between educational research, innovation and policy development

• Canada benefits from the exchange information with other steel producing countries at the OECD that inform Canadian policy
• Canada shapes international efforts to identify and address challenges facing the steel industry, including market distorting policies and practices
• Canada articulates positions that support for its steel industry and work collaboratively with industry representatives to advance its objectives at the OECD Steel Committee

To pay Canada’s assessed contribution under the Chemical Weapons Convention. The Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) comprises over 190 member states that share the collective goal of strengthening international security by preventing chemistry from ever again being used for warfare.

The Convention contains four key objectives: destroying all existing chemical weapons under international verification by the OPCW; monitoring the chemical industry to prevent new weapons from re-emerging; providing assistance and protection to States Parties against chemical threats; and fostering international cooperation to strengthen implementation of the Convention and promote the peaceful use of chemistry.

• The High Representative for Bosnia and Herzegovina is provided with guidance and advice on political, economic and security matters
• The development of Bosnia and Herzegovina into a functioning state is facilitated
• The Dayton Peace Agreement is further implemented

• Enabled the PCA to carry out its role of facilitating arbitration, conciliation, fact-finding and other dispute resolution proceedings among various combinations of States, State entities, intergovernmental organizations, and private parties
• Carried out all other activities required and expected of a judicial body functioning in accordance with international standards
• Engaged in outreach to promote better understanding and greater use of arbitration and conciliation
• Carried out all activities in accordance with the PCA’s oversight mechanisms

• The contribution of the Youth, Sports and Recreation (JSL) sectors to the dissemination of the values of the Francophonie is valued
• The participation of women and girls alongside men and boys is strengthened in the JSL sectors
• CONFEJES' influence within the Francophonie and with other key partners promoted the inclusion of youth and sports in national and international commitments

CONFEMEN:

• Strengthened production of data on education policies
• Strengthened production of data on learning assessment
• Improved CONFEMEN management for greater effectiveness and efficiency
• Strengthened partnership between CONFEMEN and the other bodies of the Francophonie

• Strengthened bonds between people through international academic exchanges
• Increased awareness among Canadians of the victims of PS752

• Supported scientific support, technical assistance and capacity development to facilitate implementation and compliance with the Convention
• Supported the Chemical Review Committee responsible for reviewing notifications of Final Regulatory Actions and making recommendations to the Conference of the Parties on candidate substances to be subject to the Prior Informed Consent Procedure (PIC)
• Parties shared decisions to refuse imports of industrial chemicals or pesticides they have banned domestically when those substances are subject to the PIC procedure
• Shared information on the risks and hazards of substances subject to the PIC procedure
• Shared information with the importing Party on the risks and hazards of industrial chemicals and pesticides not subject to the PIC procedure, but banned or severely restricted by the exporting Party

• Reduced levels of Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) entering the environment through controls to eliminate or restrict use, manufacturing, trade, and releases of POPs
• Support to the POPs Review Committee responsible for assessing candidate POPs for addition to the Convention
• Continued global monitoring of POPs to evaluate the effectiveness of the Convention

Came into force in Canada in 1995

Came into force internationally in 1996

Canada withdrew from the convention in 2014, rejoining in 2016, becoming a full member state on March 21, 2017

• Improved the condition of affected ecosystems, combat desertification/land degradation, promote sustainable land management and contribute to land degradation neutrality
• Improved the living conditions of affected populations
• Mitigated, adapted to, and managed the effects of drought to enhance resilience of vulnerable populations and ecosystems
• Generated global environmental benefits through effective implementation of the UNCCD
• Mobilized substantial and additional financial and nonfinancial resources to support the implementation of the Convention by building effective partnerships at global and national level

• Canada plays an active and constructive role in the UNFCCC discussions that support the effective implementation of the Paris Agreement
• Canada implements its commitments under the UNFCCC and Paris Agreement, including putting forward and regularly strengthening its Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC), submitting an Adaptation Communications, reporting on its GHG emissions and progress towards its target, and supporting the mitigation and adaptation efforts of developing countries
• Canada continues to work with its international partners both under the UNFCCC and in other forums to implement our commitments and promote ambitious climate action by all major emitters

In accordance with A/RES/57/191, the Fund is intended to support the work of the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues (UNPFII).  In addition, Canada’s support will help the fund to continue to support activities under the mandate of the Permanent Forum relating to economic and social development, culture, the environment, education, health and human rights and the implementation of the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, in line with art 42, GA/RES/61/295.

This includes:

• Providing expert advice and recommendations on Indigenous issues to the Council, as well as to programmes, funds and agencies of the United Nations, through the Council
• Raising awareness and promote the integration and coordination of activities relating to Indigenous issues within the United Nations system
• Preparing and disseminating information on Indigenous issues
• Supporting the participation of Permanent Forum members at United Nations meetings and processes of significance to its mandate
• Promoting respect for and full application of the provisions of the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples and follow up the effectiveness of this Declaration (Art. 42 UNDRIP)

As per UN resolution 36/151, the UN Voluntary Fund for Victims of Torture aims to ensure that victims of torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment obtain redress and are awarded fair and adequate compensation and receive appropriate social, psychological, medical and other relevant specialized rehabilitation.

GAC’s support will help the UN Trust fund to reach its objectives, ensuring that:

• More than 100 civil society organizations receive grants to provide direct assistance to victims of torture
• More than 50,000 survivors receive emergency support
• Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights continues its advocacy in global decision-making forums to eliminate all forms of torture and improve services for survivors

• Protect the ozone layer through the adoption of legislative or administrative measures
• Phase out the production and consumption of ozone-depleting substances and hydrofluorocarbon (HFCs) to reduce their abundance in the atmosphere
• Ensure the state of the ozone layer and the effects of ozone depletion are continually assessed, monitored and communicated

• The control lists established under the Wassenaar Arrangement are dynamic and require continual review and amendment in order to ensure that the lists reflect current levels of technology. Canadian controls over the export of arms, as well as sensitive dual-use items, emanate from Canada’s participation in the Wassenaar Arrangement. The controls are implemented through the Export and Import Permits Act (EIPA) which provides the legal authority to include items on Canada’s Export Control List, which is updated annually. Items can only be placed on the Export Control List for a limited number of purposes enumerated under the EIPA. Most items contained on the Export Control List are listed pursuant to the purpose described in s. 3(d) of the EIPA, “to implement an intergovernmental arrangement or commitment”.
• Canada’s participation in the Wassenaar Arrangement thus provides legal authority to include all of the dual-use and munitions list items enumerated within the Wassenaar Arrangement’s control lists in Canada’s Export Control List.

• Continued to engage the global customs community on shared customs challenges, advance GoC priorities and support partnership diversification efforts
• Contributed to WCO modernization through consultations
• Strengthened partnerships through Customs Mutual Assistance Agreements to combat customs offences and Authorized Economic Operator Arrangements to advance international trade
• Supported capacity-building by sharing best practices to enhance border resiliency and security

• Strengthened Canada’s ability to shape and defend its intellectual property (IP) framework internationally, by promoting Canadian law, policy, and administrative approaches through active participation in committees and working groups, while advancing consensus-based governance and sound financial stewardship
• Enhanced international cooperation on IP and fostered collaboration among IP offices through WIPO committees, working groups and treaty-based cooperation mechanisms, while also supporting market access for Canadian creators, innovators, and entrepreneurs through the protection, recognition, and enforcement of Canadian IP rights in foreign markets via WIPO-administered treaties and services
• Enabled cost-effective influence in global IP governance and standards, allowing Canada to shape global priorities and norms in alignment with UN objectives and Canada’s strategic interests, including emerging issues such as artificial intelligence and Indigenous intellectual property