Global Affairs Canada: Departmental Results Report 2024-25 - Supplementary Information Tables

December 9, 2009

Ongoing

Grants and contributions

Estimates

2019-20 (amended)

3.4 Improved peace and security in countries and regions where Canada engages

26. Anti-Crime and Counter-Terrorism Capacity Building

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 their countries and to Canada, in a manner consistent with international human rights obligations, norms and standards, with a global mandate and a focus on the Americas.

Reduced security threats from transnational organized crime for Canadians and affected populations, particularly women and girls, in countries where Canada engages.

For example, a Justice Education Society project contributed to the following:

• Prosecutions rose by 16% in Honduras, with 48 cases prosecuted and 21 convictions
• Investigations into human trafficking increased by 68%, with 452 cases in Guatemala, 89 in Honduras, and 38 in El Salvador

Enhanced inclusive and gender-responsive prevention and response to transnational organized crime by security institutions in countries where Global Affairs Canada (GAC) programs.

For example, in Central America, a cybercrime project in partnership with the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime supported:

• A female-led digital forensic lab in Guatemala, with training and campaigns focused on online gender-based violence
• Collaboration with LGBTQI+ groups in El Salvador to address cyber threats targeting marginalized gender identity groups
• Women to successfully meet learning goals; in Belize 87% of participants (183 men/100 women), in Guatemala 80% (249 men/253 women), and in Honduras 80% (204 men/147 women) reported improved knowledge and skills in investigating cybercrime.
• In Honduras 5,220 teachers (81% women) and in Guatemala 59,953 teachers (73% women) were trained to prevent cybercrime. This training helped both women and men—especially those in education and caregiving roles—learn how to recognize and respond to online threats.

Improved inclusive and gender-responsive development and compliance of anti-crime legal instruments, controls or frameworks by states in countries where GAC programs.

• For example, in Latin America and the Caribbean, in cooperation with the Organization of American States, 8 member states were supported in creating National Drug Strategies and 7 member states adopted National Plans of Action to reduce the supply of illegal drugs. A total of 168 drug policy makers (59% women) gained skills and knowledge to support these efforts.
• For example, working with the United Nations Regional Centre for Peace, Disarmament and Development in Latin America and the Caribbean, the program helped CARICOM countries and the Dominican Republic strengthen laws and controls to reduce illegal firearms and ammunition. This led to 8 updates to firearms legislation in Antigua and Barbuda, Bahamas, Belize, Jamaica, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent & the Grenadines, and Trinidad and Tobago.

Improved inclusive and gender-responsive engagement and resilience of communities and civil society in the areas of anti-crime in countries where GAC programs.

• For example, in a project with Lawyers Without Borders Canada, 289 stakeholders, including 110 women, were trained on how to identify victims with gender sensitivity. 6 initiatives aligned with a cross-sectional approach were put in place, and awareness campaigns reached more than 200,000 people, which exceeded targets. In terms of representation, 74 victims from vulnerable groups received personalized legal support in 57 cases, in partnership with 6 local organizations in Latin America.

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The program engaged 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 sector organizations, participating Canadian federal government departments and agencies, and other levels of government, as established under the approved terms and conditions of the ACCBP.

Total grants

Total contributions

Total program

Explanation of variances

Actual expenditures exceeded the planned spending by $11.6 million. This variance is primarily attributable to the full disbursement of additional in-year funding received to support humanitarian demining operations and to enhance cyber resilience initiatives in Ukraine.                                    

April 1, 2012

Ongoing

Contribution

Estimates

2024-25

1.1: Canada builds and maintains constructive relationships that advance Canada's interests

1.2: Canada's leadership on global issues contributed to a just and inclusive world

3.1: Improved physical, social and economic well-being for the poorest and most vulnerable, particularly for women and girls, in countries where Canada engages

3.2: Enhanced empowerment and rights for women and girls in countries where Canada engages

3.3: Reduced suffering and increased human dignity in communities experiencing humanitarian crises

3.4: Improved peace and security in countries and regions where Canada engages

3.5 Canada’s international assistance is made more effective by leveraging diverse partnerships, innovation, and experimentation.

9. Geographic Coordination and Mission Support

22. Humanitarian Assistance

28. Canada fund for Local Initiatives

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 contribution program delivered in 125 countries through Canadian embassies and high commissions. CFLI supports projects that are modest in scope, scale and cost, and that are usually conceived and implemented by local authorities or organizations. The program is guided by three core objectives: 

• to 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
• to assist in the advocacy of Canadian values and interests and strengthening Canada’s bilateral relations with foreign countries and their civil societies
• to provide small-scale financing to local organizations to respond to natural disasters and other emergencies

The CFLI thematic priorities are approved annually by a Program Management Board. For 2024-25, they were: 

• gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls 
• inclusive governance, including diversity, democracy, 2SLGBTQI+ human rights and the rule of law 
• peace and security, with a focus on conflict prevention and building peace 
• human dignity, covering health, education, and nutrition 
• growth that works for everyone, including women’s economic rights, access to decent jobs and entrepreneurship, investing in the poorest and most vulnerable, and safeguarding economic gains 
• environment and climate action focusing on adaptation and mitigation, as well as on water management 

Increased capacity of local organizations, institutions, and governments to deliver projects that address local development challenges in a gender-sensitive manner:

• The CFLI was effectively managed by 71 Canadian missions abroad to support 776 new projects in 125 ODA eligible countries
• 99% of CFLI projects were implemented by local civil society organizations (CSOs), academic institutions and local governments
• 64 Canadian missions implementing the CFLI supported local CSOs through capacity building activities
• A total of 113 projects focused on sexual and gender-based violence, maternal and newborn health, and sexual and reproductive health rights, while 98 projects advanced women’s economic rights and empowerment.
• More than 94% of CFLI projects consulted women and girls before implementation, and 94% incorporated gender-based analysis into their design. The program also funded more than 346 women’s rights organizations and more than 550 human rights organizations.

Increased access to, and influence with, key local decision-makers and change-makers to raise awareness and promote Canada’s values and interests:

• 99% of missions reported that CFLI created meaningful opportunities to engage local stakeholders, including CSOs and civic leaders. In Serbia, CFLI supported a project that built a network of approximately 75 CSOs across Ukraine and Serbia. Many of these organizations participated in a peacebuilding event, with stakeholders and representatives from the Ukrainian and Canadian embassies, to discuss peacebuilding efforts in Ukraine. In Timor-Leste, where Canada’s only presence is through the CFLI, the program supported the President’s Kitchen initiative, delivering nutritious meals to more than 380 children daily in alignment with national priorities on child nutrition.
• 99% of Canadian diplomats managing the CFLI overseas indicated that the program meaningfully increased their mission’s level of influence in advancing Canada’s values and interests in their countries of accreditation. For example, through effective collaboration between local CSOs, law enforcement and government officials, the CFLI supported advocacy initiatives that significantly advanced the recognition and inclusion of the 2SLGBTQI+ community in Côte d’Ivoire.

Increased capacity of local organizations to deliver humanitarian assistance that responds to sudden-onset natural disasters and humanitarian emergencies in a gender-sensitive manner:

• For example, projects provided critical support to populations affected by natural disasters such as hurricanes in Cuba and Jamaica, tropical storms in Honduras, Myanmar and Vietnam, and flooding in seven countries including Brazil, Chad, Mali and Nigeria.
• The CFLI provided crucial support to communities most affected by conflicts in regions such as the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Gaza, and delivered humanitarian assistance to more than 115,681 individuals across 23 countries

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The CFLI responded to local needs and engaged closely with recipients, many of which are small organizations with modest resources. Applicants were solicited mainly through broad calls for proposals. Many Canadian high commissions and embassies held information sessions for interested applicants. Once projects were selected for funding, recipients and mission personnel communicated frequently throughout the implementation and reporting process. Mission personnel often visited project sites to monitor projects. Additionally, recipients participated in group experience-sharing workshops or training, including on financial reporting and record keeping. 

Total contributions

Total program

Explanation of variances

The program spent almost the entirety of its planned spending.

April 1, 2006 

Ongoing 

Grants and Contributions

Estimates 

2023-24 (amended Indo-Pacific Strategy Treasury Board submission granted authority to administer grants)

2.2: Canadian exporters and innovators are successful in their international business development efforts 

15. International Innovation and Investment 

The Canadian International Innovation Program (CIIP) fosters and supports collaborative industrial research and development 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 research and development through co-innovation projects. GAC delivers CIIP in collaboration with the National Research Council Industrial Research Assistance Program (NRC IRAP).

Partnership Development Activities (PDAs):

• CIIP conducted 8 PDAs in France, Germany, Japan, Singapore, Republic of Korea, Taiwan and the United Kingdom
• 124 Canadian companies participated in the PDAs and met with approximately 460 foreign companies and research and development (R&D) entities
• 98% of participants were satisfied with the PDAs, exceeding the target of 75%
• 100% of PDA participants increased their knowledge of the targeted market, exceeding the target of 75%
• 98% of PDA participants increased their knowledge of potential R&D partners, exceeding the target of 75%

Co-innovation projects:

• 3 calls for proposals were initiated in the Republic of Korea, Taiwan and the United Kingdom
• 7 projects were funded from ongoing projects initiated in previous fiscal years
• Increase in innovation capacity (data not yet collected)
• Increase in sales of products and/or services in the years following their R&D projects: 65% of the companies reported an increase in revenue at project completion
• Increase of technical personnel and total personnel in the years following their R&D projects: 72% of the companies reported an increase in personnel at project completion

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N/A

CIIP engaged with applicants and participants through emails, virtual meetings, final reports and follow-up calls.

Total contributions

Total program

Explanation of variances

The actual spending is $14 million lower than the planned spending. The surplus will be reprofiled.

December 11, 2008

Ongoing

Grants and contributions

Estimates

2021-22 (April 27, 2021)

2.2: Canadian exporters and innovators are successful in their international business development efforts

2.3: Foreign direct investment is facilitated, expanded or retained

14. International Business Development

15. International Innovation and Investment

The purposes and objective of the program is to build a stronger and more effective Canadian capacity to compete in the global economy. Recipients are not required to repay funds obtained under this transfer payment program.

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

• 1,887 leads generated from program-funded activities
• 97% of respondents indicated that their knowledge of investment opportunities had improved
• 87% of respondents indicated funded projects resulted directly or indirectly in attracting investment prospects for their community
• 77% of respondents claimed the activities funded resulted directly or indirectly in FDI leads and 79 is the average number of estimated FDI leads generated from the relevant projects
• 64% of respondents indicated that relevant projects contributed to retaining FDI and 64% contributed to the expansion of FDI among existing investors
• 63% of respondents claimed funded projects which still generate FDI today have created and/or retained jobs

Stimulated the engagement of Canadian industry associations, their members and non-member firms in international markets, expanding commercial linkages and facilitating successes abroad:

• 69% of respondents claimed there are more Canadian companies in their industry involved in international business as a direct or indirect result of the relevant projects
• 56% of respondents stated that the relevant projects resulted in foreign sales or contracts
• 88% of respondents indicated their association’s knowledge of international business development opportunities improved
• 84% of respondents indicated their Canadian participants’ international competitiveness and/or ability to conduct international business improved

Increased Canadian science and technological innovation and commercialization opportunities:

• 8% of respondents claimed funded projects resulted in ongoing research and development (R&D) collaborative partnerships and 10% of respondents indicated funded projects resulted in new R&D partnership agreements
• approximately $588 thousand in commercial sales was reported by recipients
• 8% of respondents indicated signing letters of intent and 5% of respondents signing memorandums of understanding
• 100% of respondents claimed development of one or more products or technologies with foreign partners
• 94% of respondents indicated their organization’s knowledge of R&D opportunities increased because of this project
• 86% of respondents indicated that CanExport Innovation played an important role in advancing their pursuit of R&D opportunities with foreign partners
• 75% of respondents claimed their CanExport Innovation funded projects hired new employees, while 50% generated commercial sales

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

• 54% of respondents reported an increase in international revenue
• 74% of respondents exported to at least one target market
• 52% of respondents reported an increase in employees

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Ongoing evaluation with planned approval in 2025-26

The CanExport program requires its recipients to submit final reports with feedback and information on the immediate results associated with their projects. The program also sends recipients a survey three years post project completion to track progress on longer term results (the results from the 2024 surveys are reported above). In addition, CanExport seeks feedback from clients through proactive outreach and through ongoing communications related to program delivery.

Total grants

Total contributions

Total program

Explanation of variances

The program spent 98% of its planned spending

September 28, 1965

Ongoing

Assessed contribution

Estimates

2006-07

1.3: Canada helps build strong international institutions and respect for international law

2. Multilateral Policy

Canada’s assessed contribution to the regular budget of the Commonwealth is a legally binding obligation of membership. The purpose of Canada’s membership is to further the Government of Canada’s foreign policy goals related to international peace, security and development and, to this end, to enhance relationships with the 55 other Commonwealth member countries. Recipients are not required to repay funds obtained under this transfer payment program.

• Completed the preparations for and held the 2024 Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM). Outcome documents include the CHOGM Communiqué and the Apia Commonwealth Oceans Declaration.
• Deployed Commonwealth Observer Groups to elections in 4 Commonwealth member states
• Held the 11^th Commonwealth Sports Ministers Meeting, where ministers endorsed the Commonwealth Sport Declaration on Reconciliation and Partnership with Indigenous Peoples and committed to gender parity in sports access, participation and leadership
• Represented the concerns of small member states at the UN Convention to Combat Desertification, the UN Climate Change Conference (COP29) and at the UN Convention on Biological Diversity
• Provided technical assistance to 11 member states on trade policies, competitiveness and collaboration
• Worked with 5 member states to develop ocean policies to achieve ocean protection and climate resilience
• Provided technical assistance to 10 member states for reforming legal, policy and regulatory frameworks in the petroleum, mining and deep seabed mining sectors

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The Commonwealth Secretariat published the mid-term review (MTR) report of its 2021-2025 Strategic Plan in October 2024.The program-led evaluation was conducted by two external consultants. The MTR found evidence of strong progress in delivering the 13 intermediate outcomes prioritized under the Strategic Plan. Of the targets for intermediate outcome indicators, 96% had either been exceeded, been met, were on target or were demonstrating good progress. The results are further to the implementation of a substantial portfolio of 44 projects which fall under four pillars of the Strategic Plan.

Canada continued to engage in governance meetings of the Commonwealth Secretariat as a member of the Board of Governors, the Executive Committee and the Accreditation Committee, where it advocates for strategic focus, transparency, accountability and results-based management.

Beyond GAC’s overall management of Canada’s relations with the Commonwealth Secretariat, the department engaged with the Secretariat through other government departments in areas of common interest, including at senior and ministerial-level meetings of Commonwealth counterparts.

In 2024-25, Canada continued to engage as a member of the Commonwealth Ministerial Action Group, addressing emerging and ongoing country situations. Canada also attended the CHOGM held in Samoa in October 2024, engaged with fellow members and participated in the Commonwealth Business Forum, Commonwealth Women’s Forum, Youth Forum and People’s Forum.

Total contributions

Total program

Explanation of variances

Actual expenditures exceeded the planned spending, primarily attributable to the full disbursement of additional funding received in-year. 

April 1, 2024

Ongoing

Contribution

Estimates

2024-25

1.1: Canada builds and maintains constructive relationships that advance Canada's interests

1.3: Canada helps build strong international institutions and respect for international law.

1.4: Canada’s global influence is expanded and strengthened

7. Asia Pacific Policy & Diplomacy

The purpose of the transfer payment program is a financial commitment to fund initiatives in the Indo-Pacific region to meet commitments under Strategic Objective 3 of the Indo-Pacific Strategy. The objective of the program is to strengthen ties between the Government of Canada and stakeholders in the region and within Canada, as well as to support enhanced engagement of Canadian non-governmental stakeholders in the Indo-Pacific region.

• Raised Canada’s profile in the Indo-Pacific as a proactive, knowledgeable and responsive partner, capable of advancing national interests and addressing regional priorities within a complex network of actors
• Strengthened engagement and expanded networks between the Government of Canada, Canadian stakeholders—including the private sector, civil society, academia, and the non-profit sector—and key partners in the Indo-Pacific region
• Provided funding for the Australia-Canada Economic Leadership Forum’s 2025 event in Sydney, enabling strategic dialogue between government and private sector leaders from both countries to advance trade collaboration with a key Indo-Pacific partner
• Developed parameters for the Indo-Pacific Scholarships and Fellowships for Canadians program to enhance Canadian expertise on the region and foster enduring partnerships with institutions and experts through collaborative research and joint projects

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N/A

In its first year, the program launched a call for proposals under the Indo-Pacific Regional Connectivity Envelope. It received 88 submissions from Canadian non-governmental stakeholders, including universities, research centers, think tanks, civil society and cultural organizations. This led to 21 approved projects and 20 signed contribution agreements, with several projects underway.

Total contributions

Total program

Explanation of variances

The actual spending is $4.4 million lower than planned spending. The surplus will be reprofiled.

September 2005

Ongoing

Grants and contributions

Estimates

2019-20 (amended)

3.4: Improved peace and security in controls and regions where Canada engages

26. Anti-Crime and Counter-Terrorism Capacity Building

The Counter-Terrorism Capacity Building Program (CTCBP) provides assistance to enhance the capacity of key beneficiary states, government entities and other international and non-governmental organizations to prevent and respond to terrorist activity in their countries and in Canada in a manner consistent with international counter-terrorism and human rights obligations, norms and standards.

Reduced security threats from transnational terrorism for Canadians, and affected populations, particularly women and girls, in countries where Canada engages.

For example, in the CT MENA II project with INTERPOL in the Middle East and North Africa:

• trained 182 (110 male/72 female) frontline officers from Algeria, Jordan, Lebanon, Libya and Tunisia on the use of INTERPOL tools and capabilities
• conducted over 28 million crosschecks (by 255 national officers (183 male, 72 female)) against INTERPOL databases, resulting in 99 terrorism-related hits, the seizure of more than 3,000 kg of cocaine, and the dismantling of several criminal networks
• launched an online module on human rights in counter-terrorism investigations for all INTERPOL member states

Enhanced inclusive and gender-responsive prevention and response to terrorism by security institutions in countries where GAC programs.

For example, in Iraq, in partnership with the Unted Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism:

• trained 316 (289 male/27 female) individuals, with 95% reporting improved understanding of integrating human rights and gender considerations in counter-terrorism cases
• held 26 consultations with the Ministry of Interior, national authorities and key stakeholders to promote gender-sensitive and human rights-compliant counter-terrorism efforts

For example, in Pakistan, with support to the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime:

• helped improve counter-terrorism and criminal justice systems, including investigations, prosecutions and adjudication of terrorism cases
• reported improved ability to conduct counter-terrorism investigations by 264 officers (80%) using a tailored curriculum that integrates human rights and gender equality

Improved inclusive and gender-responsive development and compliance of counter-terrorism legal instruments, controls or frameworks by states in countries where GAC programs.

For example, in Kenya, with the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime:

• trained 21 (17 male/4 female) border officers near the Kenya-Somalia border to better manage cases related to illicit trade, cross-border threats and terrorist activity
• held 2 community workshops in Wajir and Garissa to raise awareness about the dangers of illicit trade
• set up an inter-agency committee to create a training program that improved coordination and practices across border agencies

Improved inclusive and gender-responsive engagement and resilience of communities and civil society in counter-terrorism in countries where GAC programs.

• For example, in partnership with the Global Center on Cooperative Security, delivered gender-focused counterterrorism training to 136 participants (62% women) and provided small grants valued at $894,074 to 30 women-led civil society organizations in Morocco 

Enhanced gender integration in programs and policies by government and non-governmental actors in East Africa, the Indo-Pacific, the Middle East and North Africa.

• For example, in Kenya, in partnership with the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, reintegrated 214 Kenyan youth ex-offenders (31% girls) into their communities during the 2024-25 school year, and trained 140 Children’s Officers (49% female) on preventing and countering violent extremism

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N/A

The program continued to engage 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 sector organizations, participating Canadian federal government departments and agencies, and other levels of government, as established under the approved terms and conditions of the CTCBP.

Total grants

Total contributions

Total program

Explanation of variances

The program spent almost the entirety of its planned spending.

1945

Ongoing

Assessed contribution

Estimates

2011-12

1.3: Canada helps build strong international institutions and respect for international law

2. Multilateral Policy

Canada’s annual assessed contribution to the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) is a legally binding obligation of membership. The purpose of membership is to further the Government of Canada’s foreign policy and international development assistance goals related to agricultural development and food systems, and to provide Canada with a voice in the international community on global efforts to eradicate hunger and all forms of malnutrition. Recipients are not required to repay funds obtained under this transfer payment program.

• Adopted integrated and inclusive approaches to sustainable agricultural development and food systems, particularly in relation to gender equality, climate action, humanitarian action and resilience
• Ensured that its work remained neutral, scientifically sound and evidence-based as a knowledge organization and neutral convener of inclusive and science-based dialogues on standards for food safety and plant health, and provider of policy guidance on issues related to agriculture, fisheries and forestry
• Promoted effective and accountable multilateral governance in the context of UN development system reform, including measures to prevent and address sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse

N/A

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

Multilateral Organisation Performance Assessment Network (MOPAN) assessment of FAO (2024-25). See MOPAN library for details (external assessments done jointly by MOPAN members)

N/A

Total contributions

Total program

Explanation of variances

Actual expenditures exceeded the planned spending, primarily attributable to the full disbursement of additional funding received in-year. 

November 5, 2020

Ongoing

Grants and contributions

Estimates

2020-21

1.1: Canada builds and maintains constructive relationships that advance Canada’s interests

1.2: Canada’s leadership on global issues contributes to a just and inclusive world

1.3: Canada helps build strong institutions and respect for international law

1.4: Canada’s global influence is expanded and strengthened

5. Europe, Arctic, Middle East and Maghreb Policy and Diplomacy

Purpose: To strengthen Canada’s global leadership in the Arctic and support the achievement of key objectives of the International Chapter of Canada’s Arctic and Northern Policy Framework (2019).

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

Supported more than 34 grants and contributions initiatives to promote and protect Canada’s values and interests in the circumpolar Arctic and:

• Strengthened Indigenous leadership and broadened Canadian participation in Arctic governance through Illuminating Worldviews-Arctic Rendering which engaged more than 300 participants in co-learning, public dialogues, and international forums
• Supported University of the Arctic (UArctic) Indigenous fellows, funded Indigenous-led research and relationship development projects, and facilitated participation in international Arctic events
• Enhanced representation by supporting Canada’s three Indigenous Permanent Participants to the Arctic Council
• Supported Canadian youth and Indigenous representation in global decision-making through international Arctic conferences, leadership development programs, policy hackathons and cross-cultural exchanges, providing learning experiences, mentorships and other opportunities to approximately 2,800 Arctic and Northern Canadian young Indigenous and non-Indigenous individuals
• Supported UArctic activities, allowing Canada to increase its participation in Arctic research and knowledge exchange related to Arctic human, social and economic development, and environmental protection; 23 Canadian institutions and 14 communities participated
• Prioritized the knowledge and voices of Indigenous Peoples in UArctic’s work through 14 research projects that connected research institutions with Indigenous communities and knowledge holders; supported Indigenous youth storytelling film production; ensured Indigenous perspectives were embedded in new thematic networks and collaborative programming
• Strengthened Canada’s Arctic leadership by supporting 14 Arctic Council initiatives, advancing Indigenous knowledge in biodiversity monitoring through the Circumpolar Biodiversity Monitoring Program, and contributing scientific data to efforts to reduce mercury contamination through the Arctic Contaminants Action Program
• Strengthened Arctic connections by supporting immersive learning, cultural exchanges and collaborative research involving youth, Indigenous knowledge holders, educators and community leaders—enabling approximately 500 individuals, including students, faculty and community members, to build relationships, share knowledge and foster cross-cultural understanding

In 2024-25 there was a joint audit and evaluation of the Global Arctic Leadership Initiative. Findings to follow in 2025-26.

See above

N/A

Total grants

Total contributions

Total program

Explanation of variances

The actual spending is $0.7 million lower than the planned spending, mainly attributable to the annual assessments being lower than planned.

January 1, 1989

Ongoing

Grants and contributions

Estimates

2015-16

1: Canada builds and maintains constructive relationships that advance Canada’s interests  

1.4: Canada’s global influence is expanded and strengthened 

2.2: Canadian exporters and innovators are successful in their international business development efforts

14. International Business Development

The objective of Grants and Contributions in Aid of Academic Relations is to support international education by using learning, scholarship, research, academic relations cooperation and dialogue to improve awareness of Canada’s international policies and priorities (for example, democracy, the rule of law and human rights) and facilitate Canada’s economic prosperity. Recipients are not required to repay grant funds obtained under this transfer payment program.

• 572 international students, researchers, and professionals chose Canada as a study destination through program-funded activities
• 126 Canadian students, researchers, academics, and professionals were supported to undertake studies/research or professional development abroad
• 3 academic cooperation forums involving more than 300 participants were held to advance institutional partnerships and academic/research collaboration with Europe, India and China
• 29 highly skilled and qualified international students and researchers deepened their knowledge and understanding of Canada through focused study tour activities

Vancouver Community College Scholarship Project (expected completion of audit in fall 2025 by RSM Canada/Government Solutions Group Llp)

N/A

Applicants are engaged through promotion of scholarship programs on the EduCanada social media channels (Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn), and the EduCanada website, and Canadian diplomatic missions abroad. Individual scholarship recipients are engaged through above channels as well as an annual study tour for select recipients.   

Total grants

Total contributions

Total program

Explanation of variances

The program spent 95% of its planned spending

January 18, 1979

Ongoing

Grants

Estimates

1978-79

1.1: Canada builds and maintains constructive relationships that advance Canada's interests

1.3: Canada helps build strong international institutions and respect for international law

4. The Office of Protocol

This transfer program aims to operationalize the Diplomatic, Consular and International Organizations’ Property Grants Order (P.C.1979-59, January 18, 1979). The related Memorandum of Understanding between Global Affairs Canada and Public Services and Procurement Canada establishes responsibilities for the provision of services related to the payment of grants in lieu of real property and frontage or area taxes with respect to diplomatic and consular properties.

• Executed timely and accurate administration of payments to taxing authorities in Canada with respect to properties of foreign states entitled to realty tax exemptions
• Maintained and expanded the most favourable property tax exemption opportunities for Canadian missions abroad 

N/A

N/A

N/A

Total grants

Total program

Explanation of variances

The program spent 95% of its planned spending

1972

Ongoing

Assessed contribution

Estimates

2010-11

1.1: Canada builds and maintains constructive relationships that advance Canada's interests

6. Americas Policy & Diplomacy

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.

• IICA remained an authoritative voice for agriculture cooperation in the region, supporting states in the Americas to achieve agricultural development and rural well-being through strategic and technical guidance and training
• IICA promoted public-private partnerships to respond to growing agricultural challenges and advocated for science-based policies and proposed innovative solutions
• Canada actively engaged in the Cooperative Program in Research and Technology for the Northern Region to promote cooperation in research and technology through exchanges and partnerships for competitive and sustainable agricultural development
• IICA provided a number of technical cooperation projects in bio-economy and innovation, risk management, trade, gender equality, sustainability, and food safety across the Americas

N/A

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

As a member state of IICA, Canada participated in meetings of IICA’s Executive Council via Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada

Total contributions

Total program

Explanation of variances

The program received in-year funding and spent almost the entirety of it.

December 19, 1989

Ongoing

Assessed contribution

Estimates

2011-12

1.1: Canada builds and maintains constructive relationships that advance Canada’s interests

1.2: Canada’s leadership on global issues contributes to a just and inclusive world

1.3: Canada helps build strong international institutions and respect for international law

1.4: Canada’s global influence is expanded and strengthened

11. International Security Policy and Diplomacy

Canada’s annual assessed contribution to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) is a legally binding obligation of membership. Payment is made to ensure that membership remains in good standing and to therefore allow Canada to vote and participate in the Agency’s activities, including as a member of its Board of Governors. The IAEA is the main UN organization responsible for furthering the safe, secure and peaceful uses of nuclear technology.

• Canada’s assessed contribution was paid in full and on time, enabling the continued 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
• The Canadian nuclear industry received direct and indirect technical and commercial dividends. The IAEA’s actions and decisions reflected Canadian interests and priorities (for example, the 68th IAEA General Conference adopted the Canada-led resolution on the Nuclear Safety, Security and Safeguards in Ukraine)

The Office of Internal Oversight Services conducted an audit in 2024 (results not available at time of reporting)

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

N/A

Total contributions

Total program

Explanation of variances

Actual expenditures exceeded the planned spending, primarily attributable to the full disbursement of additional funding received in-year. 

April 1, 2005

Ongoing

Assessed contribution

Estimates

2024-25

1.3: Canada helps build strong international institutions and respect for international law

3. International Law

To support the role of the International Criminal Court (ICC) as the first permanent, treaty-based, international criminal court established to help end impunity for the perpetrators of the most serious crimes of concern to the international community. The ICC’s expenses are funded primarily by assessed contributions from states parties. Recipients are not required to repay funds obtained under this transfer payment program. Canada’s support for the ICC is directly related to article 10(2)(j) of the Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Act, according to which the Minister of Foreign Affairs is required to “foster the development of international law and its application in Canada’s external relations.”

• Paid Canada’s annual contribution for 2025 in full and on time, meeting Canada’s obligations
• The ICC, as a court of last resort, continued to carry out preliminary investigations, investigations and prosecutions and, since its inception in 2002, 33 cases have been brought before it; 12 situations are under investigation and 3 preliminary examinations are underway; 61 arrest warrants (22 executed, 8 withdrawn due to the suspects' deaths), 11 convictions and 4 acquittals have been issued.
• The ICC promoted accountability for serious international crimes and advanced the interests of justice, developed an integrated strategy for external relations, public information and outreach.
• Internal controls were maintained by the ICC Registrar and through the Office of Internal Audit. The Assembly of States Parties (ASP) appointed an external auditor and created the Committee on Budget and Finance for the budgetary and financial review and monitoring of the ICC’s resources.
• In 2024-25, a review mechanism that had been established to implement the Independent Expert Review’s 384 recommendations completed its mandate. Remaining implementation of some recommendations continued through existing ASP facilitation processes.

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

The Embassy of Canada to the Netherlands was in regular contact with ICC officials and, together with the Permanent Mission of Canada to the United Nations in New York, participated in working groups dealing with governance and finance issues affecting the ICC. In January 2024, Canada, through its embassy in the Netherlands, assumed the co-coordination of the Western European and Others Group working group in The Hague for 2024-26.

Total contributions

Total program

Explanation of variances

The actual spending is $1.7 million higher than the planned spending, primarily attributable to the new funding received during the year.

2001-02

Ongoing

Grants and contributions

Estimates

2018-19

3.1: Improved physical, social and economic well-being for the poorest and most vulnerable, particularly for women and girls, in countries where Canada engages

3.2: Enhanced empowerment and rights for women and girls in countries where Canada engages

3.3: Reduced suffering and increased human dignity in communities experiencing humanitarian crises

3.4: Improved peace and security in countries and regions where Canada engages

3.5: Canada’s international assistance is made more effective by leveraging diverse partnerships, innovation, and experimentation

7. Asia Pacific Policy & Diplomacy
11.International Security Policy and Diplomacy
22. Humanitarian Assistance
23. Partnerships and Development Innovation
24. Multilateral International Assistance
25. Peace and Stabilization Operations
28. Canada Fund for Local Initiatives
29. Europe, Arctic, Middle East and Maghreb International Assistance
30. Americas International Assistance
31. Asia Pacific International Assistance
32. Sub-Saharan Africa International Assistance

In 2017, the Minister of International Development and Francophonie launched the Feminist International Assistance Policy. The policy outlines how Canada will refocus its international assistance on helping the poorest and most vulnerable people and build a more peaceful, inclusive and prosperous world. The policy implementation is focused on six action areas (Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women and Girls, Human Dignity (Heath, Education and Humanitarian Assistance), Growth That Works for Everyone, Environment and Climate Change, Inclusive Governance and Peace and Security) while recognizing that promoting gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls is the most effective approach to eradicating poverty and achieving the Sustainable Development Goals by 2030.

Official development assistance (ODA) activities contribute to poverty reduction, consider the perspectives of the poor, and are consistent with international human rights standards, as per the Official Development Assistance Accountability Act (the Act). ODA may also be provided for the purposes of alleviating the effects of natural disasters or other emergency events occurring outside Canada. GAC is the lead department responsible for Canada's ODA. Many the department’s international assistance activities meet the requirements of the Act. However, GAC’s transfer payment program does not preclude activities falling outside the scope of the Act. Most of recipients are not required to repay funds obtained under this transfer payment program.

GAC advanced international assistance priorities and commitments and made progress toward expected results under the core responsibility “Development, peace and security programming” including:

• Improved physical, social and economic well-being for the poorest and most vulnerable, particularly for women and girls, in countries where Canada engages
• Enhanced empowerment and rights for women and girls in countries where Canada engages
• Reduced suffering and increased human dignity in communities experiencing humanitarian crises
• Improved peace and security in countries and regions where Canada engages
• Improved effectiveness of Canada’s international assistance by leveraging diverse partnerships, innovation and experimentation

For more details on international assistance results and disbursements, refer to the Report to Parliament on the Government of Canada's International Assistance and the Statistical Report on International Assistance published online.

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Evaluation of Global Affairs Canada's Engagements in Complex Environments in Sub-Saharan Africa findings included:

• GAC’s engagements were responsive to local needs and added value through contextual analysis and field support, achieving notable outcomes in health, governance, peace, security, and gender equality
• Effectiveness and coherence were limited by the lack of clear strategic direction, security and resource constraints, and rigid project approval and funding processes
• Long-term commitments and strong analytical capacity are essential to ensure durability and to better assess economic forecasts and trade opportunities

Evaluation of Women and Girls' Education in Fragile and Conflict-Affected States findings included:

• GAC’s education programming under the G7 Charlevoix Declaration was aligned with international priorities for inclusive, equitable, and quality education for girls and women, especially in Fragile and Conflict-Affected States (FCAS)
• The initiative’s short timelines and a lack of departmental standards and guidance for partners limited the department’s ability to tailor approaches to FCAS and ensure consistent implementation across projects
• Despite challenges, the initiative improved access and quality of education, resulted in positive broader social outcomes, and entailed innovative approaches by partners in difficult environments

Canada’s strategy to respond to the Rohingya and Myanmar crises findings included:

• Canada played a significant leadership role in international coordination and advocacy for the Rohingya refugee response in Bangladesh, helping sustain humanitarian support for crisis-affected populations
• Development assistance in Myanmar achieved strategic goals, but escalating violence and instability limited long-term impact and hindered sustainable outcomes
• Efforts to promote accountability and facilitate refugee return were obstructed by the Myanmar military regime’s continued use of violence

Formative Evaluation of Partnership for Gender Equality findings included:

• The Partnership for Gender Equality and the Equality Fund Initiative was highly relevant and timely, providing flexible, multi-year funding to feminist and women’s rights organizations, and reflected a conscious effort to shift power to women's rights and feminist organizations in the Global South
• It showcased a strong example of locally led development and provided resources to self-led organizations from diverse and structurally excluded communities
• Despite its strengths, limited awareness of the initiative and the grantees it supports among Canada’s missions in the Global South was a missed opportunity to amplify its impact

Ongoing evaluations with planned approval in 2025-26:

• GAC’s Climate Finance Programming (completed)
• GAC’s Peace and Stabilization Operations Program Responses to Conflict
• Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights

For more details on international assistance results and disbursements, refer to the Report to Parliament on the Government of Canada's International Assistance and the Statistical Report on International Assistance.

Total grants

Total contributions

Total program

Explanation of variances

The program spent 97% of its planned spending.
The variance is primarily attributable to new funding received for international humanitarian assistance priorities. Additionally, the majority of the surplus relates to funds held in frozen allotments—such as the Crisis Pool and Strategic Priorities Fund—which remain inaccessible until a budget announcement is made by the Prime Minister. Some of this frozen funding also had to be returned to the fiscal framework.

N/A 

Ongoing 

Contributions 

Statutory Authority (Payments to International Financial Institutions–direct payments, share purchases, guarantees) 

N/A 

1.1: Canada builds and maintains constructive relationships that advance Canada’s interests 

1.2: Canada’s leadership on global issues contributes to a just and inclusive world

1.3: Canada helps strong international institutions and respect for international law

1.4: Canada’s global influence is expanded and strengthened  

3.1: Improved physical, social and economic well-being for the poorest and most vulnerable, particularly for women and girls, in countries where Canada engages

3.2: Enhanced empowerment and rights for women and girls in countries where Canada engages

3.5: Canada’s international assistance is made more effective by leveraging diverse partnerships, innovation, and experimentation

2. Multilateral Policy

24. Multilateral International Assistance 

International financial institutions (IFIs) such as the regional development banks, including the African Development Bank (AfDB), the Asian Development Bank (ADB), the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB), and the Inter-American Development Bank (IaDB), as well as the International Fund for Agriculture 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. Recipients are not required to repay funds obtained under this transfer payment program.

• Increased effectiveness of Canadian development cooperation through engagement with, and investment in, multilateral and global organizations to address humanitarian and development challenges, such as progress in global food security, health, education, women’s economic empowerment, governance, climate mitigation and adaptation and infrastructure development, and supported inclusive, sustainable economic growth in developing countries

Recognized leadership role in encouraging:

• greater mainstreaming and integration of gender equality in the strategies, policies and operations of regional development banks and the International Fund for Agricultural Development
• ongoing reforms at multilateral development banks to: optimize balance sheets to increase lending headroom; develop innovative financial instruments; leverage private investment and capital; better respond to global challenges such as climate change; and improve operational efficiency and effectiveness

IFIs regularly conduct internal audits of their programming that are subsequently shared with GAC in its capacity as shareholder and member of the governing body of these institutions.

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

All IFIs have independent evaluation units that conduct systematic project and program evaluations, which are published on their websites. External assessments by the Multilateral Organization Performance Assessment Network (MOPAN) are also carried out from time to time. In 2024-25, MOPAN concluded assessments of Asian Development Bank and Global Environmental Facility. See MOPAN library for details.

Recipients of IFI programming are mainly governments of developing countries that must request the programming, as well as private sector partners in developing countries. IFIs work closely with governments to ensure that their programming is in line with each government’s development priorities and that project beneficiaries are consulted in project design.

Canada sits on the boards of the IFIs of which it is a member and engages regularly with them, including through participation in annual meetings, bilateral meetings and donors’ meetings, and the provision of input on important issues such as general capital increases and replenishment discussions.

All IFIs have environmental and social safeguard policies in place to reduce and mitigate negative environmental and social consequences of the projects.

Total other transfer payments

Total program

Explanation of variances

The program spent almost the entirety of its planned spending

The International Labour Organization (ILO) was founded in 1919, and Canada has been a member since inception. 

Ongoing 

Assessed contribution 

Estimates 

2011-12 

1.3:  Canada helps build strong international institutions and respect for international law 

2. Multilateral Policy 

Canada’s annual assessed contribution to the International Labour Organization (ILO) is a legally binding obligation of membership. The purpose of membership is to further the Government of Canada’s priorities related to labour and social policy issues and ensure active participation in ILO’s many norm-making initiatives, which have a direct impact on domestic labour legislation and practices. Recipients are not required to repay funds obtained under this transfer payment program. 

The ILO continued to implement its Decent Work Agenda including:

• expanded Decent Work Country Programmes in more than 100 countries, integrating decent work into national development strategies
• mainstreamed decent work in climate and digital transitions, including support for green jobs and digital skills training
• improved occupational safety and health through the Safety + Health for All flagship program
• enhanced social protection systems, especially for informal and vulnerable workers, through technical assistance and policy reform

Regarding child labour, the ILO worked with UNICEF to advocate for:

• expanding social protection (for example, universal child benefits)
• strengthening child protection systems
• ensuring universal access to quality education, especially in rural and crisis-affected areas
• promoting decent work for adults to reduce economic pressure on families
• enforcing laws and business accountability across supply chains

The ILO intensified its efforts against forced labour through the Global Accelerator Lab to:

• support countries in implementing Target 8.7 of the SDGs, which calls for the eradication of forced labour, modern slavery, and child labour
• focus on data-driven interventions, policy innovation, and capacity building in high-risk regions
• Work with governments, employers, and workers to strengthen enforcement, improve labour inspections, and rehabilitate victims

The ILO’s Action Plan for Gender Equality 2022-25 focused on closing persistent gender gaps in the world of work through:

• gender mainstreaming in all ILO programs, using a results-based management framework and gender markers
• support for care economy policies, including investment in childcare and eldercare services to reduce the unpaid care burden on women
• promotion of equal pay through the Equal Pay International Coalition, with new national action plans launched in several countries
• combatting gender-based violence and harassment at work, aligned with ILO Convention No. 190
• increased female participation in decision-making within tripartite bodies (governments, employers, workers)

N/A

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

N/A

Total contributions

Total program

Explanation of variances

The program received funding in-year and spent the entirety of it.

January 1, 1989 

Ongoing 

Assessed contribution 

Estimates 

2011-12 (amended) 

1.1: Canada builds and maintains constructive relationships that advance Canada’s interests 

1.2: Canada’s leadership on global issues contributes to a just and inclusive world 

1.4: Canada’s global influence is expanded and strengthened  

3.4: Improved peace and security in countries and regions where Canada engages  

11. International Security Policy and Diplomacy 

Canada’s annual assessed contribution to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) flows from its membership in NATO under the 1949 North Atlantic Treaty. Canada’s contribution furthers its foreign policy goals by funding the administrative budget of NATO, an international organization vital to Canadian defence and security interests. NATO was founded to promote the stability of the Euro-Atlantic area and to safeguard the freedom and security of its people based on the principles of democracy, individual liberty and international law. 

• Contributed to 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, the Middle East and North Africa region, as measured by, for example, the implementation of NATO’s enhanced Forward Presence and Projecting Stability initiatives, as well as the stable and predictable increase in the funding trajectory in the context of the NATO Leaders meeting in Madrid in 2022
• Directed support to prime ministerial and ministerial engagement in NATO decision-making processes including engagements such as summits, foreign and defence ministerial meetings
• Supported NATO operations as measured by progress with respect to ongoing NATO operations and activities, including in Eastern and Central Europe, the Mediterranean Sea, Kosovo and elsewhere
• Enhanced relations with NATO Allies and partners as measured by the development and implementation of policies aimed at strengthening these relationships
• Responded to current and emerging defence and security challenges, as measured by, for example, ongoing progress on NATO cyber defence and by ensuring that NATO can defend its own networks against cyber threats
• Improved 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

After NATO’s calendar year ends (January-December), its annual financial statements are audited by the International Board of Auditors for NATO (IBAN), an independent body reporting directly to the North Atlantic Council. IBAN is led by officials from six national audit institutions of member countries and conducts yearly audits of Civil Budget accounts commonly funded by NATO members. Designated NATO committees—where Canada is well represented—review IBAN reports and recommend actions to the relevant NATO entities to ensure compliance. The 2024 audit results will be available in late 2026.

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

N/A

Total contributions

Total program

Explanation of variances

The program received funding in-year, which was almost entirely spent.

March 20, 1975 

Ongoing 

Assessed contribution 

Estimates 

2011-12 (amended) 

1.1: Canada builds and maintains constructive relationships that advance Canada’s interests 

1.2: Canada’s leadership on global issues contributes to a just and inclusive world 

1.3: Canada’s global influence is expanded and strengthened 

1. International Policy Coordination 

To pay Canada’s assessed contribution as a member of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), a leading multilateral forum that promotes evidence-based policies and international standards to improve the economic and social well-being of people worldwide. The OECD monitors global trends, measures productivity, and analyzes trade, investment, and environmental data to support inclusive and sustainable growth. Its core priorities include enhancing global economic resilience, addressing social and environmental challenges, promoting responsible governance, and setting international norms in areas ranging from taxation and agriculture to digitalization and climate policy. Canada’s membership ensures access to high-quality analysis and policy dialogue, supports Canada’s engagement with like-minded economies, and reinforces its leadership in shaping rules-based global economic governance. The OECD’s work is guided by a biennial Programme of Work and Budget approved by members, with oversight provided through regular reporting, evaluations, and independent audits. Recipients are not required to repay funds obtained under this transfer payment program.

• Strengthened and protected the OECD’s core values, including democracy, the rule of law, human rights, gender equality and the commitment to principles of an open and transparent market economy
• Addressed important global issues at the 2024 OECD Ministerial Council Meeting (MCM) under the theme Leading Global Discussions with Objective and Reliable Approaches towards Sustainable and Inclusive Growth. The MCM focussed on three main pillars: a diverse and inclusive OECD, strengthening outreach, and promoting sustainable growth.
• Adopted several policy deliverables during the MCM, including a revised recommendation on the corporate governance of state-owned enterprises, and others on lobbying, infrastructure, control of chemicals, and artificial intelligence
• Included the adoption of seven new legal instruments (e.g. on fishing trade, green/digital transitions, and gender equality), the review of ten existing ones (e.g. on export credits, agricultural trade, foreign direct investment) in the OECD’s work on standards-setting
• Expanded the reach, relevance and influence of the OECD by continuing the accession processes of Brazil, Bulgaria, Croatia, Peru and Romania, preparing accession roadmaps for Argentina, Indonesia and Thailand, and supporting 146 technical assessments by OECD committees

N/A

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

N/A

Total contributions

Total program

Explanation of variances

The program spent 97% of its planned spending

March 9, 1972 

Ongoing 

Assessed contribution 

Estimates 

2011-12 

1.1: Canada builds and maintains constructive relationships that advance Canada's interests 

1.2: Canada's leadership on global issues contributes to a just and inclusive world 

1.3: Canada helps build strong international institutions and respect for international law 

1.4: Canada’s global influence is expanded and strengthened

3.1: Improved physical, social and economic well-being for the poorest and most vulnerable, particularly for women and girls, in countries where Canada engages 

2. Multilateral Policy 

24. Multilateral International Assistance

Canada's contribution to the regular budget of the Organisation internationale de la Francophonie (OIF) is a legally binding obligation for all members. The calculation method and the amounts of the statutory contributions were reviewed and approved by the Ministerial Conference of La Francophonie in 2023, and a sanctions regime has been introduced for countries in arrears on payments. Statutory contributions are used to fund the IOF’s operations and programming. Through its participation in la Francophonie, Canada aims to advance its foreign policy objectives, promote Canadian priorities (including gender equality, cultural and linguistic diversity, democracy, human rights, and good governance) and strengthen its relations with the 92 other member and observer states and governments of la Francophonie. The OIF is not required to repay funds received under this transfer payment program. 

• Fulfilled Canada’s obligations as a member of the OIF by paying its statutory contribution
• Continued to play an active and constructive role in the OIF’s governing bodies to ensure that the decisions made are in line with Canada’s foreign policy objectives, and that the OIF meets Canadian expectations in terms of transparent good governance and results-based management for the benefit of the populations of the Francophone world
• In 2024, the first year of its 2024-2027 programming cycle, the IOF launched 20 projects reaching over one million direct beneficiaries. Nearly 65,000 individuals enhanced their skills through the IOF and the hundred or so tools that were developed and shared through training sessions, online courses and webinars. More than 600 partners received IOF grants to support grassroots initiatives that increased youth entrepreneurship and women’s empowerment, advanced greening and electrification through solar energy, and promoted sustainable rural tourism.
• In 2024, the IOF initiated a major transformation of its project management approach, with half of initiatives now directly coordinated in the field to ensure interventions that are better adapted to local realities. It also strengthened its results documentation system by using multiple data sources, enabling better quantitative and qualitative impact analysis.
• At the 19th Francophonie Summit held in Villers-Cotterêts and Paris on October 4 and 5, 2024, heads of state and government made recommendations on promoting the French language, strengthening the commitment to peace and democratic governance in the Francophone world, enhancing access to quality education, supporting states and governments on environmental issues, promoting entrepreneurship, preserving a digital space of integrity and trust, and increasing support for civil society

In 2024, the IOF's internal audit and evaluation directorate carried out the following audit assignments:

• audit of access management and cyber vulnerability
• audit of the pay administration process
• a financial and accounting audit of three grant agreement programs
• an audit of the management of fixed assets
• an advisory engagement on compliance and financial fraud management

Each activity was followed by a report with recommendations.

The OIF is developing action plans to improve its practices. Audit reports and the follow-up of corrective actions taken by the IOF’s administration are presented to the audit committee. 2024-25 was the last year of Canada’s mandate on this committee. 

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

In support of the Francophonie Summit in October 2024, Canada worked with the IOF and other member states and governments of La Francophonie to ensure alignment of the policies and activities of the IOF with Canadian priorities.

Total contributions

Total program

Explanation of variances

The program spent almost the entirety of its planned spending.

January 1, 1993 

Ongoing 

Assessed contribution 

Estimates 

2012-13 

1.1: Canada builds and maintains constructive relationships that advance Canada’s interests

1.2: Canada’s leadership on global issues contributes to a just and inclusive world

1.4: Canada’s global influence is expanded and strengthened  

3.4: Improved peace and security in countries and regions where Canada engages  

11. International Security Policy and Diplomacy 

Canada’s annual assessed contribution to the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) is an obligation arising from its membership in what has become the world’s largest regional security organization, with 57 participating states from North America, Europe and Eurasia. Canada’s contribution furthers its foreign policy goals related to human rights, fundamental freedoms, democratization, fragile states, conflict prevention, crisis management, mediation, post-conflict development, and arms control. This is achieved by funding OSCE operations; Permanent Council meetings and working groups; policy conferences and expert workshops; and on-the-ground mediation, social betterment, and capacity building programs implemented by the OSCE Secretariat, autonomous institutions, and field missions. 
 
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, as well as the politically binding Vienna Document. Recipients are not required to repay funds obtained under this transfer payment program.

The amount transferred reflects the 2021 OSCE Unified budget. Russia has blocked the adoption of a new Unified Budget due to language relating to its war in Ukraine. As a result, the OSCE has operated on a budget shortfall with several participating states making additional contributions through the year to help cover the Organization’s core deficit.

• Made progress and conducted advocacy on important issues to Canada such as human rights, election monitoring, democracy building, good governance, tolerance and non-discrimination, safeguarding fundamental freedoms, combatting human trafficking, counterterrorism and extremism; enhanced engagement with key OSCE partners including countries from Western Balkans, Caucasus, and Central Asia
• Monitored the security situation in Europe, including the OSCE’s regular reporting and early warning function provided by the organization’s Conflict Prevention Centre, its specialized institutions and its field operations. The OSCE’s monitoring of the region’s conflicts, such as Ukraine, Nagorno-Karabakh, Moldova-Transnistria, and Georgia’s secessionist regions of South Ossetia and Abkhazia, contributed to promoting dialogue and lowering tensions.
• Contributed to conflict prevention, conflict resolution and post-conflict institution building particularly in the areas of early warning and mediation. In addition, GAC consolidated and coordinated the OSCE’s work on counterterrorism, border security, policing and anti-trafficking

N/A

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

N/A

Total contributions

Total program

Explanation of variances

The program received in-year funding, which was almost entirely spent.

1990 (Canada is a member of the OAS since 1990) 

Ongoing 

Assessed contribution 

Estimates 

2011-12 

1.1: Canada builds and maintains constructive relationships that advance Canada's interests 

1.2: Canada's leadership on global issues contributes to a just and inclusive world 

1.3: Canada helps build strong international institutions and respect for international law 

1.4: Canada’s global influence is expanded and strengthened 

6. Americas Policy & Diplomacy 

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 OAS is the region’s premier multilateral forum for cooperation and dialogue on issues of importance to the hemisphere, including democracy, human rights, security and development. The OAS is an important partner for advancing Canada's foreign policy priorities and objectives in the Americas.  

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

• Canada played an active role in supporting the OAS across its four main areas: democracy, human rights, security, and development. It placed particular emphasis on advancing human rights, gender equality and inclusion. This was achieved through promoting progressive language in official resolutions, organizing thematic meetings and events, taking on leadership roles within OAS bodies, and engaging with other member states and secretariats to further these priorities.
• Canada helped shape the Inter-American agenda by serving on the Executive Committee of the Inter-American Commission of Women. It also worked with like-minded countries through an OAS gender equality working group to coordinate gender equality initiatives and ensure that progressive language remained part of OAS documents.
• Canada continued to support human rights in the region by working closely with the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights. It consistently pushed for a human rights-based approach that prioritized the needs of vulnerable groups, including women and girls, migrants and refugees, Indigenous peoples, 2SLGBTQI+ communities, journalists, and human rights defenders. Canada also led efforts to protect LGBTI+ rights by serving as Chair of the OAS Core Group on LGBTI and working with other member states to promote inclusion and protection.
• Canada supported democracy in the region by taking part in the Voluntary Group that monitors the Inter-American Democratic Charter and by continuing its role as co-facilitator of the Voluntary Group on Nicaragua. It also supported OAS electoral observation missions throughout the Americas.
• Canada played a leadership role in promoting security and defense in the region. It actively participated in the Committee on Hemispheric Security and its related commissions, focusing on issues like drug policy, public safety, and arms transparency. Canada also made major voluntary contributions to regional programs addressing cybersecurity, terrorism and organized crime.

In 2024, the OAS contracted an external firm to conduct a third-party comprehensive review to assess the OAS’s current state and recommend improvements. The report made several recommendations, including to reduce the real estate footprint and undertake structural reform to implement strategic plans and conduct operational management.

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

As a member state of the OAS, Canada actively participated in policy conversations that have an impact on citizens in the hemisphere. Policy issues related to hemispheric security; human rights, including gender equality; democracy strengthening; and climate change among others.

Through the OAS General Assembly and in meetings of the Permanent Council and other committees, including the Committee on Administrative and Budgetary Affairs, Canada contributed to influencing the direction of the OAS’s work, priorities and use of its budgets.

Total contributions

Total program

Explanation of variances

The program received funding in-year and utilized 94% of it.

1971 (Canada is a member of PAHO since 1971) 

Ongoing 

Assessed contribution 

Estimates 

2013-14 

1.1: Canada builds and maintains constructive relationships that advance Canada’s interests 

1.2: Canada’s leadership on global issues contributes to a just and inclusive world 

1.4: Canada’s global influence is expanded and strengthened  

6. Americas Policy & Diplomacy 

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, prevention and response to communicable diseases/pandemic 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

N/A

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

As a PAHO member state, Canada actively participated in its annual Governing Body meetings (Directing Council, Executive Committee and Subcommittee on Programming, Budget and Administration) as a voting member, thereby influencing the direction of PAHO’s work, as well as the use of its budgets.   

GAC collaborated with Health Canada in its relationship with PAHO, and Canada remained committed to ensuring that PAHO promotes good governance, transparency and accountability, while advancing gender equality and health equity. 

In September 2023, Canada rotated onto the PAHO Executive Committee for a three-year term (2023-26). Canada’s seat on the Executive Committee provided an opportunity to help identify priorities by setting the agenda of PAHO governing body meetings, undertaking policy and program analysis of key issues and reviewing early drafts of resolutions for subsequent adoption by the Directing Council.  

Total contributions

Total program

Explanation of variances

The program spent 98% of its planned spending.

2016 

Ongoing 

Grants and contributions 

Estimates 

2018-19 

1.2: Canada's leadership on global issues contributes to a just and inclusive world 

1.3: Canada helps build strong international institutions and respect for international law 

3.2: Enhanced empowerment and rights for women and girls in countries where Canada engages 

3.4: Improved peace and security in countries and regions where Canada engages 

25. Peace and Stabilization Operations 

The Peace and Stabilization Operations Program (PSOPs) is the Government of Canada’s platform for conflict prevention, stabilization and peacebuilding. It engages in fragile and conflict-affected states through partnerships with like-minded nations, multilateral institutions, local organizations and global experts to deliver gender-responsive conflict prevention, stabilization, and peacebuilding programming (in the form of grants and contributions) and deployments. Recipients are not required to repay funds obtained under this transfer payment program.

Improved inclusive and gender-responsive prevention of violent conflict, response to crisis and peacebuilding in fragile and conflict-affected settings where PSOPs engages: 

• facilitated the deployment of 33 gender experts to work in international and national investigative bodies and accountability processes related to sexual and gender-based violence
• established 10 community peace teams in areas liberated from Daesh in Iraq, which organized community security forums, responded to domestic and digital violence, and led awareness campaigns on sustainable peace, and trained 20 youth leaders in dialogue facilitation, conflict resolution and business development
• established 6 peace committees across North and South Darfur in Sudan, comprising 48 members (50% women)

Enhanced inclusive and gender-responsive prevention of and response to national and transnational threats by security institutions in fragile and conflict-affected settings where PSOPs engages: 

• trained more than 2,000 Ukrainian state deminers from the State Special Transport Service, the National Police of Ukraine, and other Government of Ukraine humanitarian demining units in line with International Mine Action Standards
• initiated a comprehensive review of national and regional counter-narcotics frameworks in Iraq to identify strategies for enhancing institutional capacity for coordinated responses to cross-border drug trafficking
• helped launch a national school safety officer program in Ukraine, training 234 officers and 81 regional leaders; delivered four “resilient leaders” workshops for 99 Ukrainian police leaders from frontline regions, with 90% using the skills to support their teams’ mental health
• increased the capacities of more than 160 Haitian border police officers (POLIFRONT) to manage the border in a gender-sensitive manner
• delivered training to Haitian National Police’s (HNP) specialized units increasing their abilities to investigate crimes of sexual violence and understand the role that sexual violence plays in gang warfare
• strengthened working relationships and information sharing between the HNP and community-based organizations and service providers resulting in 154 reported cases of sexual gender-based violence

Enhanced inclusive and gender-responsive multilateral prevention, mitigation and response to violent conflict, threats, insecurity and fragility in the world: 

• supported the deployment of 119 Peace and Development Advisors to more than 70 countries. These advisors helped build local capacity and provided technical support for developing and strengthening national strategies for conflict prevention in 43 countries, and supported the creation of peace infrastructures in 33 countries.

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Ongoing evaluation of Evaluation of Global Affairs Canada’s Peace and Stabilization Operations Program Responses to Conflict with planned approval in 2025-26

The PSOPs website is the key tool through which PSOPs communicated with the public and potential applicants. It includes information on applying for funding, and applicants may submit concept papers, whether unsolicited or in response to a call for concepts.

PSOPs held formal and informal discussions with partners to inform the program’s strategy, facilitated understanding of PSOPs’ priorities and the funding process, and solicited feedback to improve how the program works. PSOPs engaged regularly with multilateral recipients and program partners to identify funding gaps and opportunities, and discuss global priorities on peace, stabilization and conflict prevention.

PSOPs worked closely with Canadian representatives abroad—including at the United Nations in New York and in conflict-affected areas—to regularly connect with potential partners and funding recipients. PSOPs staff members also monitored funded projects, allowing them to engage directly with beneficiaries, local partners, women’s groups, and government officials. This helped them understand gender and conflict dynamics and ensure programs respond to the needs of women and girls. Additionally, PSOPs reached out to new partners and key stakeholders at GAC and other departments to identify programming priorities that align with Canada’s foreign policy.

Total grants

Total contributions

Total program

Explanation of variances

The actual spending is $150 million higher than the planned spending. The variance is mainly attributable to the new funding received to address the crisis in Haiti and funding to advance humanitarian demining and promote cyber resilience in Ukraine.

March 9, 1979 

Ongoing 

Contribution 

Estimates 

2010-11 

1.1: Canada builds and maintains constructive relationships that advance Canada’s interests  

1.2: Canada’s leadership on global issues contributes to a just and inclusive world  

1.3: Canada helps build strong international institutions and respect for international law  

1.4: Canada’s global influence is expanded and strengthened 

3.1: Improved physical, social and economic well-being for the poorest and most vulnerable, particularly for women and girls, in countries where Canada engages.

2. Multilateral Policy

24. Multilateral International Assistance 

This program provides funding to cooperation programs and activities undertaken by the Organisation internationale de la Francophonie (OIF) and its operators (Agence Universitaire de la Francophonie (AUF), Association international des maires francophones (AIMF), Université Senghor). It also provides financial support to the Government of New Brunswick, which has participating government status within the IOF, to foster its participation in summits, ministerial conferences and other related La Francophonie activities. This program promotes Canadian interests and is consistent with Canada’s development, political and economic objectives for La Francophonie. 

• Through its voluntary contributions to institutions of La Francophonie, Canada met the objectives in the program’s terms and conditions, the first of which was to clearly confirm its support for La Francophonie
• Canada encouraged actions in favour of women, youth and civil society, groups that are central to La Francophonie’s concerns
• Approximately 30 elected women from parliaments in various Francophone countries strengthened their capacity for action by acquiring leadership skills and knowledge on defending women’s rights at the 7th edition of the Leadership Workshop for Women Parliamentarians of the Francophonie, organized by Quebec’s National Assembly, with the support of the Parliamentary Assembly of La Francophonie’s Network of Women Parliamentarians
• Approximately 60 students from 20 Francophone countries participated in a 3-day intensive program led by experts and entrepreneurs to develop innovative projects promoting the socio-economic inclusion of women and girls. The training was part of an entrepreneurial “innovate for equality” hackathon organized by AUF, in collaboration with the Observatoire francophone pour le développement inclusif par le genre, based at the Université du Québec à Montréal, and the Observatoire de la Francophonie économique, based at the Université de Montréal.
• 14 audiovisual projects from 8 Francophone countries received production or finishing support from the OIF, and will help enrich programming on the TV5MONDEplus digital platform
• Through partnerships developed by the province, funding for New Brunswick helped support actions of Francophone organizations in Canada and promote Canadian expertise across the Francophone world

N/A

GAC sits on the board of directors of AUF and Senghor University, as well as the AIMF Board, and receives audit reports on the annual accounts.   

N/A

Canada actively participated in meetings of institutions of La Francophonie (Summit, Ministerial Conference, Permanent Council), as well as its commissions, committees and working groups, at which decisions regarding OIF programming are made. Canada also sits on the boards of directors of AUF and Senghor University, and the International Association of Francophone Mayors. Regular discussions also take place with the Parliamentary Assembly of La Francophonie (APF), with the Canadian and Quebec sections of the APF, through the Parliament of Canada and Quebec’s National Assembly, and with the Government of New Brunswick’s Department of Intergovernmental Affairs.

Total contributions

Total program

Explanation of variances

The program spent 100% of its planned spending

United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) was established in 1945, and Canada has been a member since inception. 

Ongoing 

Assessed contribution 

Estimates 

2011-12 

1.3:  Canada helps build strong international institutions and respect for international law 

2. Multilateral Policy 

Canada’s annual assessed contribution to UNESCO is a legally binding obligation of membership. The purpose of membership is to further the Government of Canada’s priorities related to culture, science and education and provide it with a voice in the international community. Recipients are not required to repay funds obtained under this transfer payment program. The primary Government of Canada lead for UNESCO is the Department of Canadian Heritage.

Education for Peace, Equity, and Climate Action:

• Following the 2023 Recommendation on Education for Peace, Human Rights, and Sustainable Development, UNESCO led global efforts to counter hate speech through education
• Nearly 100 countries and more than 1,600 organizations joined the Greening Education Partnership, promoting environmental education through new global standards for green schools and curricula
• UNESCO launched AI competency frameworks for students and teachers to ensure ethical and responsible use of AI in learning
• UNESCO supported education continuity in crisis zones like Ukraine, Afghanistan and Gaza, reaching thousands of children and teachers with psychosocial and digital support

Global Development and Cultural Heritage:

• 3,059 projects were implemented across 184 countries under 21 programs
• UNESCO continued to protect and promote cultural diversity and heritage, including the Revive the Spirit of Mosul initiative and safeguarding 1,199 World Heritage Sites
• Through the Seabed 2030 project, 29.4% of the world’s ocean floor has now been mapped – an increase from 22 million to 90 million km²

Science, Ethics, and Digital Transformation:

• More than 50 countries collaborated with UNESCO to design national ethical AI frameworks
• UNESCO invested in digital learning, teacher training, and combating online disinformation, especially in election-sensitive regions
• US$140 million was allocated to enhance knowledge for climate action, biodiversity, and disaster risk reduction

N/A

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

Multilateral Organisation Performance Assessment Network (MOPAN) assessment of UNESCO (2024-25). See MOPAN library for details

N/A

Total contributions

Total program

Explanation of variances

The program received in-year funding, which was almost entirely spent

The UN was established in 1945, and Canada has been a member since inception. 

Ongoing 

Assessed contribution 

Estimates 

2011-12 

1.3:  Canada helps build strong international institutions and respect for international law 

2. Multilateral Policy 

Canada’s annual assessed contribution to the UN is a legally binding obligation of membership. The purpose of membership is to further the Government of Canada’s foreign policy goals related to international peace, security and development and provide it with a voice in the international community. Assessed contributions are used to finance the organization’s programs toward attainment of the UN’s objectives, as set out in its Charter. Recipients are not required to repay funds obtained under this transfer payment program. 

• In September 2024, the UN General Assembly adopted the Pact for the Future, charting the organization’s course into the future, with a commitment of all member states to make the UN more efficient, effective and better able to meet global challenges and to deliver on the ground.

In the area of peace and security:

• continued to review peace operations to ensure they are guided by clear, sequenced mandates and viable exit strategies, including adapting missions to modern threats like cyberwarfare and disinformation
• launched the Common Pledge for Women’s Participation, urging states and mediators to ensure women’s meaningful roles in peace negotiations
• remained actively engaged in Gaza, Haiti, Sudan and Ukraine, among other conflicts, advocating for ceasefires, humanitarian corridors, and protection of civilians

In the area of human rights:

• conducted more than 11,000 monitoring missions, supported 49,000+ torture survivors, and helped secure the release of 3,145 arbitrarily detained individuals
• launched a new Innovation and Analytics Hub to enhance early warning systems to detect root causes of conflict and alert partners to potential humanitarian crises
• helped improve laws and policies in 22 countries to align with international human rights standards, advancing civil and political rights
• the UN General Assembly passed a resolution on Combatting Technology-Facilitated Gender-Based Violence, recognizing online and offline violence against women as interconnected, urging states to address harms caused by Artificial Intelligence (AI)-generated deepfakes and digital harassment

In the area of development:

• facilitated a landmark initiative at the UN Climate Change Conference (COP29) in Baku to establish a $300 billion annual fund by 2035 to help developing countries cope with climate-related destruction
• began developing the Youth Investment Platform, a global platform to channel national and international investments into youth-led initiatives, education, and employment, especially in vulnerable regions
• supported nearly 100 developing countries in preparing national climate plans ahead of COP30
• advocated for a $500 billion Sustainable Development Goals Stimulus to support developing countries
• advanced the Global Digital Compact and began work on an international scientific panel on AI, aiming to close digital divides and ensure ethical AI use

N/A

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

N/A

Total contributions

Total program

Explanation of variances

The actual spending is $14.98 million higher than the planned spending. The variance is mainly attributable to the new funding received during the year which was intended to offset the losses incurred from currency fluctuations during the year.

The UN was established in 1945, and Canada has been a member since inception. 

Ongoing 

Assessed contribution 

Estimates 

2011-12 

1.3:  Canada helps build strong international institutions and respect for international law 

2. Multilateral Policy 

UN Peacekeeping Operations help countries torn by conflict create the conditions for lasting peace.  In addition to maintaining peace and security, peacekeepers are often charged with, for example, assisting in political processes, reforming judicial systems, training law enforcement and policy forces, disarming and reintegrating former combatants, and supporting the return of internally displaced persons and refugees. Canada’s assessed contribution to UN Peacekeeping Operations is a binding obligation.   

• Canada’s assessed contributions were paid in full, on time and without condition
• Member states’ assessed contributions to UN peacekeeping operations financed 9 UN peacekeeping missions and provided support, technology and logistics; and as of February 2025, more than 60,000 uniformed personnel from 121 countries were deployed

GAC:

• supported the UN's Action for Peacekeeping reform agenda through specialized training and policy engagement designed to enhance peacekeeper performance and accountability. As a result, participating peacekeepers enhanced their capacity in critical areas including civilian protection, counter-IED (Improvised Explosive Devices) operations, medical care, and women, peace and security.
• took an active role in peacekeeping consultations in the context of the G7, including taking the Chair of the G7 Working Group on Peacekeeping and Peacebuilding in January 2025
• partnered with the UN and member states to protect peacekeepers from information threats that jeopardize their safety, providing coordinated investments in threat detection tools and training programs that equipped peacekeepers to mitigate and respond effectively
• supported partnerships with security institutions through the Elsie Initiative in Ghana, Senegal and Zambia that have enhanced their capacity to recruit, integrate, train and deploy women to peace operations
• engaged in development of positions related to the future of peacekeeping, for example in the context of the 2024 Summit of the Future
• co-chaired the UN Special Committee on Peacekeeping Operations and contributed to annual negotiations, UN peacekeeping budget negotiations, and preparation for Canada’s participation and pledging contributions to the UN Peacekeeping Ministerial, including participation in three preparatory conferences  
• coordinated efforts and policy development including on the Children and Armed Conflict agenda, the Vancouver Principles on Peacekeeping and the Prevention of the Recruitment and Use of Child Soldiers, and the deployment of civilian experts on varied topics supported humanitarian, development, reconstruction and the protection of civilians efforts

Enhanced peace and security for the countries and regions concerned by supporting:

• peace and security policy initiatives, such as the Elsie Initiative for Women in Peace Operations and the Vancouver Principles for Peacekeeping and the Prevention of the Recruitment and Use of Child Soldiers
• policy development and advice on thematic areas such as combating mis-disinformation and hate speech in peacekeeping contexts, advancing the safety and security of peacekeepers, and conduct and discipline
• deployments in the pursuit of regional peace and security and through the monitoring of peacekeeping and special political missions

Maintained multilateral relationships with UN organizations and bilateral relationships with allies and other troop and police contributing countries:

• contributed to policies that support the UN Special Committee on Peacekeeping Operations annual negotiations, UN peacekeeping budget negotiations, and Canada’s participation and pledging contributions to the UN Peacekeeping Ministerial
• cooperated with Canada’s multilateral representation in New York, delivered statements on issues of strategic relevance, engaged with counterparts to discuss the latest developments in UN peacekeeping
• contributed and supported expert personnel in multilateral and bilateral contexts

N/A

Partly covered by ongoing evaluation of Evaluation of Global Affairs Canada’s Peace and Stabilization Operations Program Responses to Conflict with planned approval in 2025-26

N/A

Total contributions

Total program

Explanation of variances

The actual spending is $35.4 million lower than the planned spending. The variance can be explained by UN Mali mission closing, currency fluctuation and accuracy of forecast on assessed contribution funds.

August 7, 2002 

Ongoing 

Grants and contributions 

Estimates 

2017-18 

3.4: Improved peace and security in countries and regions where Canada engages  

27. Weapons Threat Reduction 

The Weapons Threat Reduction Program (WTRP) implements Canada’s commitments to the G7-led, 31-member Global Partnership Against the Spread of Weapons and Materials of Mass Destruction, through the delivery of cooperative threat reduction projects globally to counter and prevent the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction (WMD) and related materials (chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear or CBRN). The WTRP also delivers programming to support the universalization and national implementation of conventional arms control regimes such as the Arms Trade Treaty and the Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Convention (the Ottawa Convention). 

Strengthened detection, prevention and response of partner states, regional and international organizations to the proliferation of weapons and related materials: 

• delivered equipment to key recipients to help reduce security and proliferation threats, including more than 827 items of radiation detection and ancillary equipment to Georgia, Kazakhstan and Ukraine to prevent, detect, and/or respond to nuclear or radiological security incidents
• strengthened the ability of law enforcement agencies to prevent, detect, investigate and respond to chemical and explosive terrorism threats, including through training to 287 law enforcement personnel (13% women) in Africa, Central Asia, Middle East and South America

Reduced access to chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear-related materials by non-state actors and states of proliferation concern:   

• Ukrainian State Security Service and State Emergency Service officers, who were previously trained and equipped under joint WTRP and US Department of Energy projects, detected and recovered 7 radioactive sources as a result of regulatory control
• helped to strengthen Jordan’s nuclear security regime by installing radiation portal monitors and secondary inspection detectors at 7 land, sea and air borders in Jordan to prevent illicit trafficking of radiological and nuclear materials, allowing Jordan’s Energy and Minerals Regulatory Commission to detect 43 cases of illicitly trafficked radioactive materials

Improved legal and policy instruments and frameworks of partner states that meet international security and threat reduction standards and best practices:    

• advanced the universalization and implementation of the Arms Trade Treaty by strengthening parliamentary action, resulting in a total of 111 legislative, oversight and advocacy actions undertaken by parliamentarians across Asia, Latin America and the Middle East
• supported the development and adoption of the ASEAN Leaders’ Declaration on Strengthening Regional Biosafety and Biosecurity, issued at the 44th/45th ASEAN Leaders Summit in October 2024 through the WTRP’s Mitigation of Biological Threats in the ASEAN Region Program

N/A

Evaluation of the Weapons Threat Reduction Program, 2018-19 to 2023-24 (approved March 2025) key findings:

• investments and activities are well-aligned with countering significant WMD and conventional weapons threats, as well as advancing non-proliferation, arms control and disarmament (NACD) priorities
• project development and selection are guided by existing partnerships and consultations with stakeholders and are based on an assessment of need and understanding of threats
• there is evidence the WTRP is achieving expected immediate and intermediate outcomes across its portfolios
• the program placed a large focus on sustainability and has included lessons learned in project designs; however, there are limited opportunities for implementing partners to learn from and collaborate with other organizations
• the program made notable contributions to championing gender equality in NACD and progress in integrating gender equality dimensions in its programming; the evaluation identified additional opportunities to expand programming in this area
• the WTRP is well-known and regarded internationally but its visibility within GAC and among Canadian stakeholders is low

WTRP engaged with regional and international organizations with relevant CBRN-related security expertise and capacities (for example, International Atomic Energy Agency, World Health Organization, Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons); partner foreign states and entities thereof, including those states whose counter-proliferation regimes are deemed to be vulnerable; other entities, including civil society and individuals, who met the eligibility requirements under the program’s terms and conditions; and Crown corporations and other government departments and agencies with competence in matters related to CBRN threats.

The program conducted targeted outreach and assessment missions to countries and organizations identified in the program’s interdepartmental strategic programming consultations.

WTRP leveraged Canada's global network of missions, as well as its role as Chair of the Global Partnership against the Spread of Weapons and Materials of Mass Destruction—a G7 Foreign Ministers’ track working group—and its related groupings and initiatives to identify and coordinate cooperative threat reduction projects with partners and recipients. 

Total grants

Total contributions

Total program

Explanation of variances

The program received in-year funding, which was almost entirely spent

The World Health Organization (WHO) was founded in 1948, and Canada has been a member since inception. 

Ongoing 

Assessed contribution 

Estimates 

2016-17 

1.3: Canada helps build strong international institutions and respect for international law

2. Multilateral Policy 

Canada’s annual assessed contribution to the WHO is a legally binding obligation of membership. The purpose of the Government of Canada’s membership is to advance domestic and global health priorities, to share Canadian expertise on health issues with the international community, and to ensure that the policy and programmatic directions of WHO contribute to promoting and protecting the health of Canadians and people around the world. Recipients are not required to repay funds obtained under this transfer payment program.

More people benefiting from universal health coverage:

• Launched the Universal Health Coverage Service Package Delivery & Implementation Platform, with 36 countries successfully developing universal health coverage packages using the Platform in 2024
• Supported more than 40 countries to develop maternal and newborn health acceleration plans through the Every Woman Every Newborn Everywhere partnership
• Issued the first vaccine policy recommendations to prevent respiratory syncytial virus disease in 2024, a major cause of pneumonia and death in infants, as well as policy recommendations to expand access to mpox vaccines in outbreak settings
• Prequalified 48 finished pharmaceutical products, 21 active pharmaceutical ingredients and 22 immunization and cold chain equipment products

More people better protected from health emergencies:

• Screened more than 13,000 sources to detect public health threats and reported 494 events with initial risk assessments in 2024 to prevent, detect and control outbreaks
• Launched the Access and Allocation Mechanism for mpox, enabling the distribution of nearly 900,000 vaccine doses and 259,000 tests
• Fostered coordinated emergency responses, strengthening global resilience and ensuring timely protection during health crises, including coordinating responses to 51 health emergencies in 89 countries in 2024
• Launched a two-phase emergency polio vaccination campaign, reaching more than 560,000 children and achieving 94% coverage in the second round following the detection of variant poliovirus type 2 in Gaza in 2024

More people living with better health and well-being:

• Collaborated with UN agencies to reaching 9.3 million children and save an estimated 1 million lives from childhood wasting
• Supported more than 100 countries to strengthen evidence-based policies on tobacco, alcohol, diet and physical activity to address risk factors contributing to noncommunicable diseases
• Developed the first ever guidance on wastewater and solid waste management for the manufacturing of antibiotics and trained good manufacturing practice inspectors in 52 countries

More effective and efficient WHO:

• Launched the WHO Academy, which offers more than 250 free, high-quality and competency-based courses in 20 languages to close gaps in health workforce training
• Launched a comprehensive package of tools and resources for health inequality monitoring, including the Health Equity Assessment Toolkit and the world’s largest database of disaggregated health data
• Made progress to institutionalize gender equality in the organization by meeting or exceeding 82% of the requirements for 17 performance indicators in the UN System-wide Action Plan on Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women

N/A

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

Multilateral Organisation Performance Assessment Network (MOPAN) assessment of WHO (2024-25). See MOPAN library for details.

N/A

Total contributions

Total program

Explanation of variances

The actual spending is $1.2 million higher than the planned spending. The variance is mainly attributable to the new funding received during the year to compensate the losses due to currency fluctuations during the year.

January 1, 1995 

Ongoing 

Assessed contribution 

Estimates 

2009-10 

1.3: Canada helps build strong international institutions and respect for international law 
2.1: Canada helps to build and safeguard an open and inclusive rules-based global trading system 

12. Trade Policy, Agreements, Negotiations, and Disputes 

Canada’s contribution to the World Trade Organization (WTO) budget is based on Canada’s share of world trade and is determined on an annual basis. The WTO is a cornerstone of Canada’s trade policy, providing a common set of rules, rights and obligations for the international trade of its 166 members and a forum for Canada to advance its trade interests on the broadest possible basis, particularly with partners with whom Canada has no free trade agreement. The WTO provides Canada with the opportunity to build alliances, influence rules and secure concessions on issues where it may otherwise have less leverage. Issues such as agriculture subsidies and regulatory concerns (for example, sanitary and phytosanitary measures) are more effectively addressed multilaterally. The WTO also has a dispute settlement system, of which Canada is a regular user. The Appellate Body lost quorum in December 2019, but other proceedings continue, and Canada has access to an interim appeal arrangement with certain partners. Through the ongoing work of its many committees, the WTO provides a forum for Canada to raise and resolve a range of trade irritants and market access issues. Finally, the WTO is also an active forum for trade policy monitoring and surveillance.

• Worked to protect the integrity of WTO's agreements and institutions, including advanced talks to end harmful fisheries subsidies, and helped keep the WTO relevant by supporting negotiations on current issues like electronic commerce and global trade challenges
• Members made modest progress at the 13th WTO Ministerial Conference in February 2024 to support the multilateral trading system. Key outcomes included extending the moratorium on customs duties for electronic transmissions until March 2026, limited decisions on special and differential treatment for developing countries, and a renewed commitment to reforming the WTO, especially its dispute settlement system.
• Actively participated in the WTO dispute settlement system, the world’s preeminent body for discussing and resolving international trade disputes, working with like-minded WTO members to find interim and long-term solutions to the impasse in new appointments to the WTO Appellate Body
• Used governance tools, like oversight systems, to help monitor the WTO’s accountability for meeting member-agreed goals and managing funds provided by countries, including Canada

WTO’s external auditors conducted a performance audit on the budget and the pension plan of the WTO, which is based on standards set by the International Organization of Supreme Audit Institutions.

The budget audit released on March 11, 2024, advised the WTO to increase staff for budget planning (like HR and strategy teams), involve key stakeholders, and set clear procedures with timelines and SMART goals. It also suggested improving transparency and trust with members through better communication and consistent use of performance data.

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

N/A

Total contributions

Total program

Explanation of variances

The program spent 95% of its planned spending.

December 1999 

Ongoing 

Contributions 

Estimates 

2019-20 (amended) 

3.4: Improved peace and security in countries and regions where Canada engages 

26. Anti-Crime and Counter-Terrorism Capacity Building 

The Anti-Crime Capacity Building Program (ACCBP) provides assistance to 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 their countries and to Canada 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, reduced supply and availability of illicit drugs, strengthened the ability of the international community to address international crime, and supported coordination of drug control through research, international policy development and evaluation
• Supported ongoing efforts in Costa Rica, the Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Guatemala and Honduras with the UN Office of Drugs and Crime to detect, identify and report on synthetic drugs and their precursors. Through the project, the 5 countries were able to identify 24 different synthetic drugs and psychoactive substances, including fentanyl precursors and pre-precursors chemicals.
• 16 countries in Latin America and the Caribbean improved their ability to detect, investigate and prosecute synthetic drug trafficking through support to the UNODC. For example, 84 frontline officers, forensic experts and justice officials were trained in document examination and crime scene investigation. Additionally, 161,000 new users accessed the UN Toolkit on Synthetic Drugs. The project was showcased at the 2025 United Nations Commission on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice, highlighting Canada’s role in global counternarcotics efforts.

N/A

Exempt: This program falls under the exemption outlined in section 2.5 of the Policy on Results (contribution is below Financial Administration Act threshold of evaluation requirements for Transfer Payment Programs with grants and contributions with a 5-year average of expenditure over $5 million per year)

The ACCBP accepts proposals from partners at any time for prospective projects. Applicants include other federal government departments, non-government organizations and international organizations. The program works directly with recipient organizations and their beneficiary state agencies to determine how best to support their security efforts.

The program engaged international organizations such as the UNODC and OAS-CICAD.

Total contributions

Total program

Explanation of variances

The program spent 100% of its planned spending.

1989 

Ongoing 

Assessed contribution 

Estimates 

N/A 

1.1: Canada builds and maintains constructive relationships that advance Canada’s interests 
1.2: Canada’s leadership on global issues contributes to a just and inclusive world 
1.3: Canada helps build strong international institutions and respect for international law 
1.4: Canada’s global influence is expanded and strengthened 

18. Asia Pacific Trade 

Canada’s assessed contribution to the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Secretariat serves as our dues to an organization that helps us to sustain our influence on economic integration and cooperation in the Asia-Pacific region (for example, trade liberalization and facilitation, economic development, human security). Active engagement in APEC ensures that Canada maintains the necessary visibility and credibility to be a valued Asia-Pacific partner and provides Canada with a valuable platform to promote Canadian priorities and interests in the region. APEC is the only Asia-Pacific regional body that meets at the leader-level of which Canada is a member. 

• Enhanced overall engagement with rapidly growing Southeast Asia nations that build and maintain constructive relationships that advance Canada’s interests in the Asia-Pacific
• Increased trade and foreign direct investment with Asia-Pacific partners with a focus on more diversified, modern and inclusive approaches

Through participation at the working, senior official, ministerial and leader levels, Canada contributed to the following: 

• economic cooperation and resilience–leaders reaffirmed APEC’s role as a voluntary, non-binding, consensus-based forum for regional economic cooperation and emphasized the importance of multilateralism and a rules-based trading system, with strong support for WTO reform
• sustainability and climate action–APEC advanced initiatives like Clean and Low-carbon Hydrogen Policy Frameworks, the Trujillo Principles to reduce food loss and waste and Sustainable Finance Initiative under the Finance Ministers’ Process
• inclusivity and empowerment–APEC leaders highlighted outcomes from ministerial meetings on Women and the Economy, Small and medium-sized enterprises, Health, Tourism, Mining, and Trade that focused on empowering all people, especially women and underrepresented groups, to benefit from economic growth
• food and energy security–leaders reaffirmed commitment to the APEC Food Security Roadmap Towards 2030, promoting sustainable and resilient agri-food systems and addressed the need for energy security and climate-resilient infrastructure
• digital and structural transformation–leaders supported digital transformation, innovation, and structural reforms to adapt to global economic shifts and technological change

N/A

Exempt: This program falls under the exemption outlined in section 2.5 and 2.6 of the Policy on Results

As a full member of APEC, Canada participates at the sub-fora, committee, senior officials, ministerial and leaders level. Canada also contributes to APEC project sub-funds, the Policy Support Unit, co-sponsors projects, develops and delivers capacity building projects in the form of panel discussions, policy dialogues workshops and presentations.   

Total contributions

Total program

Explanation of variances

The actual spending is $0.3 million lower than the planned spending. The variance is mainly due to currency fluctuation.

Canada ratified the Basel Convention in 1992.  The Convention came into force in 1992. 

Ongoing 

Assessed contribution 

Estimates 

2011-12 

1.3: Canada helps build strong international institutions and respect for international law 

2. Multilateral Policy 

To pay Canada’s assessed contribution under the Basel Convention to protect human health and the environment against the adverse effects of hazardous wastes.  The scope of application of the Convention covers a wide range of wastes defined as “hazardous wastes” based on their origin and/or composition and their characteristics, as well as three types of wastes defined as “other wastes” – household waste, incinerator ash, and, as of 1 January 2021, plastic waste. Canada’s assessed contribution to the Basel Convention is a legally binding obligation of membership. Recipients are not required to repay funds obtained under this transfer payment program.

• Developed technical guidelines on environmentally sound management practices for many types of waste, to provide direction to Parties and others
• Reviewed annexes to the Convention, including those pertaining to disposal operations, waste types and constituents and hazard characteristics
• For more information about Canada’s involvement, visit: Environment and Climate Change Canada

N/A

Exempt: This program falls under the exemption outlined in section 2.5 and 2.6 of the Policy on Results.

N/A

Total contributions

Total program

Explanation of variances

The actual spending is $0.01 million higher than the planned spending. The variance is due funds received during the year to compensate the loss due to currency fluctuations during the year.

November 6, 1992 

Ongoing 

Grants

Estimates 

2011-12 

1.3: Canada helps build strong international institutions and respect for international law 

24. Multilateral International Assistance 

To support activities related to the permanent establishment of the Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity (SCBD) in Canada. 

• Demonstrated Canada’s dedication to the objectives of the Convention on Biological Diversity, and Canada’s sustainable development agenda through hosting the SCBD in Montreal, Quebec
• Generated economic benefits in proportion to the investment made by Canada in the SCBD, in the form of the Secretariat’s physical presence in Montreal, Quebec, including more than 100 staff members
• Strengthened Montreal's and Canada’s position as a highly desirable location for international organizations by reinforcing Canada’s role as host state to 5 United Nations entities

N/A

Exempt: This program falls under the exemption outlined in section 2.5 of the Policy on Results

N/A

Total grants

Total program

Explanation of variances

The program spent almost the entirety of its planned spending.

1966 

Ongoing 

Assessed contribution 

Estimates 

2006-07

1.3: Canada helps build strong international institutions and respect for international law 
 
3.1: Improved physical, social and economic well-being for the poorest and most vulnerable, particularly for women and girls, in countries where Canada engages 

2. Multilateral Policy 

Canada’s assessed contribution to the regular budget of the Commonwealth Foundation demonstrates Canada’s commitment to inclusive governance, by promoting transparency and the active participation of civil society in Commonwealth countries. Engagement also reinforces Canada’s relationships with other Commonwealth members. 

• Organized major events: a candidates’ debate for the position of secretary-general, the People’s Forum on the margins of the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in October 2024 in Samoa, and activities to champion Commonwealth values and strengthen connections within Commonwealth civil society on and around Commonwealth Day
• Supported civil society participation at the Commonwealth Health Ministers Meetings
• Selected 21 new civil society projects for funding after receiving an unprecedented response (more than 3,000 applications) to the year’s open call 
• Managed 12 capacity building grants across all regions of the Commonwealth
• Supported the 2025 Commonwealth Youth Awards where 20 finalists in the Commonwealth Young Person of the Year competition received financial support to carry out their development work, along with practical tools and guidance aimed at ensuring the success of their projects
• Delivered the 2024 Commonwealth Short Story Prize event which attracted 4,762 registrations and 748 live viewers and recognized regional and overall prize winners
• Launched Island Writings, a mentoring initiative aimed at enhancing creative non-fiction writing skills among writers from the Caribbean, Indian Ocean, and Pacific regions

N/A

Exempt: This program falls under the exemption outlined in section 2.5 of the Policy on Results

Canada sits on the Board of Governors of the Commonwealth Foundation where it contributes to providing oversight and strategic direction to the organization, with other member countries. 

In 2024-25, Canadian delegates to the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting 2024 attended sessions of the Commonwealth Foundation’s People’s Forum. They met with civil society representatives from the Commonwealth and sat on two panels organized by civil society groups working on the Commonwealth media principles and on climate finance targets, where Canada announced a contribution to the Commonwealth Climate Finance Access Hub. Canada participated in an event organized by The Commonwealth Equality Network to support protecting the rights of the LGBTQI+ communities of the Commonwealth.

Total contributions

Total program

Explanation of variances

The actual spending is $0.05 million higher than the planned spending. The variance is mainly due to funds received during the year to compensate for losses resulting from currency fluctuations during the year.

1973 

Ongoing 

Assessed contribution 

Estimates 

2006-07

1.3: Canada helps build strong international institutions and respect for international law 
3.1: Improved physical, social and economic well-being for the poorest and most vulnerable, particularly for women and girls, in countries where Canada engages 

2. Multilateral Policy 

Canada’s support to the Commonwealth Youth Programme (CYP) promotes and contributes to youth development in the Commonwealth, and to enhancing Canada’s relationships with other Commonwealth member countries on youth issues. 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 CYP organized the Commonwealth Youth Forum (CYF) on the margins of the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in Samoa, in October 2024
• Under the theme Navigating our Course and Building Resilience for a Common Future, more than 350 young leaders from 56 member countries met to discuss the pivotal role of youth in steering the Commonwealth toward a resilient and sustainable future
• The CYF produced a declaration which prioritizes young people as key actors in decision-making
• The CYF 2024 also marked the Commonwealth Youth Programme’s 50 years of funding youth empowerment initiatives, the 10^th anniversary of the Commonwealth Youth Council, and the culmination of the Commonwealth Year of Youth

N/A

Exempt: This program falls under the exemption outlined in section 2.5 of the Policy on Results

Canada was represented at the Commonwealth Youth Forum by a delegate from the Prime Minister’s Youth Council. Canada’s delegate participated in all discussions and meetings and shared experience with other youth from across the Commonwealth. A second Canadian youth was elected to the Executive Committee of the Commonwealth Youth Council.

Total contributions

Total program

Explanation of variances

The actual spending is $0.03 million higher than the planned spending. The variance is mainly due to funds received during the year to compensate for losses resulting from currency fluctuations during the year.

February 1998 

Ongoing 

Assessed contribution 

Estimates 

December 2011 – extended indefinitely by the Minister of Foreign Affairs 

1.3: Canada helps build strong international institutions and respect for international law 

Program 11. International Security Policy and Diplomacy 

To pay Canada’s assessed contribution to the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organization (CTBTO), which is responsible for provisionally implementing the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty. 

• Canada’s assessed contribution was paid in full and on time, enabling the continued functioning of the CTBTO Preparatory Commission and the CTBTO’s International Monitoring System
• International Monitoring System was proven capable of detecting all of North Korea’s nuclear test explosions since 2006 and all seismic activity signaling earthquakes and tsunamis for civil and scientific applications

CTBTO’s external auditor gave an unqualified (unmodified/clean) audit opinion on the financial statements of the Commission for 2024

Exempt: This program falls under the exemption outlined in section 2.5 and 2.6 of the Policy on Results

N/A

Total contributions

Total program

Explanation of variances

The actual spending is $0.6 million lower than the planned spending. The variance is mainly due to the funding received via budget transfers to cover currency fluctuation which resulted in a year-end surplus.

1992

Ongoing 

Assessed contribution 

Estimates 

2011-12 

1.3: Canada helps build strong international institutions and respect for international law 

2. Multilateral Policy 

To pay Canada’s assessed contribution to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) in support of its three objectives:  

• conservation of biological diversity  
• sustainable use of the components of biological diversity
• fair and equitable sharing of the benefits arising from the utilization of genetic resources  

Canada’s assessed contribution to the CBD is a legally binding obligation of membership. Recipients are not required to repay funds obtained under this transfer payment program.

• Results not available at the time of reporting

N/A

Exempt: This program falls under the exemption outlined in section 2.5 and 2.6 of the Policy on Results

N/A

Total contributions

Total program

Explanation of variances

The actual spending is $0.05 million higher than the planned spending. The variance is mainly due to funds received during the year to compensate for losses resulting from currency fluctuations during the year.

1985 

Ongoing 

Grants 

Statutory Authority: Diplomatic Service (Special) Superannuation Act (R.S.C., 1985, c. D-2) 

2013-14 

5.1: Sound management and delivery of resources, infrastructure and services enables Canada’s presence abroad 

48. Financial Management 

To provide superannuation benefits for senior appointees of GAC serving outside Canada

• Continued payment of superannuation benefits for GAC senior appointees serving outside Canada

N/A

Exempt: This program falls under the exemption outlined in section 2.5 of the Policy on Results

N/A

Total grants

Total program

Explanation of variances

The actual spending is $0.1 million lower than the planned spending, mainly due to the number of assessments being lower than planned.

April 1, 2024

March 31, 2029

Grants 

Estimates

2023-24

1.1: Canada builds and maintains constructive relationships that advance Canada's interests

1.2: Canada's leadership on global issues contributes to a just and inclusive world.

1.4: Canada’s global influence is expanded and strengthened.

7. Asia Pacific Policy & Diplomacy

The purpose of this program is to strengthen Canada’s presence and influence in the Indo-Pacific region by supporting the establishment and operation of a regional office for the Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada (APF Canada) and other programming aligned with Indo-Pacific Strategy objectives.

• The program increased engagement and enhanced awareness of Canadian expertise and research in the Indo-Pacific
• APF Canada opened its Asia Regional Office in Singapore, strengthening Canada’s presence and influence in the Indo-Pacific region
• The Canada-in-Asia Conference 2025, held in Singapore from February 19-21, brought together more than 700 leaders from business, policy, research, and innovation across Asia and Canada to foster collaboration in key sectors including agri-food and food security, ocean technology and the blue economy, clean technology, energy transitions and energy security
• APF Canada convened 27 strategic dialogues and roundtables bringing together policymakers, private sector leaders and experts from think tanks and academia as part of the implementation of Canada’s Indo-Pacific Strategy. Ten (10) of these events took place outside of Canada in India, Republic of Korea, Mongolia, Singapore and Taiwan, strengthening Canadian presence and engagement in the region.

N/A

Exempt: This program falls under the exemption outlined in section 2.5 of the Policy on Results

On-going engagement took place at the working and management levels between GAC officials and the Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada

Representatives from GAC, including many from Canadian missions in the Indo-Pacific, attended the Canada-in-Asia Conference 2025 in February

Total grants

Total program

Explanation of variances

The actual spending is $0.5 million lower than planned spending. The surplus will be reprofiled.

The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) was established in 1965 and Canada joined in 1981 

Ongoing 

Assessed contribution 

Estimates 

2016-17 

1.3: Canada helps build strong international institutions and respect for international law 

2. Multilateral Policy

The IARC is the specialized cancer agency of the World Health Organization. Its mission is to conduct and promote international collaboration in cancer research with the objective of improving health through a reduction in the incidence of and mortality from cancer throughout the world. Canada’s assessed contribution to the IARC is a legally binding obligation of membership. Assessed contributions are used to finance the organization’s research program toward attainment of IARC’s objectives, as set out in its Statute. Recipients are not required to repay funds obtained under this transfer payment program.

• Continued to elucidate the causes of cancer and studied approaches for early detection and prevention
• Reported on the burden of cancer worldwide and continued to monitor geographical variations and trends over time
• Contributed evidence to be translated effectively into timely policies for cancer control
• Coordinated a biobank (with more than 5 million samples) to study the causes, early detection and prevention of cancer
• Continued to contribute to the education and training of cancer researchers worldwide
• Continued to disseminate findings to the widest possible audience

N/A

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

N/A

Total contributions

Total program

Explanation of variances

The actual spending is $0.03 million higher than the planned spending. The variance is due to funds received during the year to compensate the losses due to currency fluctuations during the year.

1946 

Ongoing 

Assessed contribution 

Estimates 

2011-12 

1.3: Canada helps build strong international institutions and respect for international law 

2. Multilateral Policy 

To pay Canada’s assessed contribution to International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), a specialized agency of the United Nations that works with the Convention on International Civil Aviation’s 193 member states and industry groups to reach consensus on international standards and recommended practices and policies, which States use when developing their legally enforceable national regulations. Canada’s assessed contribution to ICAO is a legally binding obligation of membership. Recipients are not required to repay funds obtained under this transfer payment program.

• ICAO made progress in modernizing its workforce culture, enhancing leadership development and promoting diversity and inclusion
• ICAO implemented a new Enterprise Resource Planning system, improved cybersecurity, and introduced digital collaboration tools to streamline operations
• ICAO restructured its internal processes, introduced an Enterprise Portfolio Management Office, and adopted a Strategic Organizational Model to align with future goals
• Climate action and COP28 engagement: ICAO showcased its progress toward achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, including promoting the Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation, supporting the development and deployment of Sustainable Aviation Fuels, and engaging with stakeholders to align aviation with broader climate goals

N/A

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

N/A

Total contributions

Total program

Explanation of variances

The actual spending is $0.1 million higher than the planned spending. The variance is mainly due to funds received during the year to compensate for losses resulting from currency fluctuations during the year.

1974

Ongoing 

Assessed contribution 

Estimates 

2012 (amended)

1.1: Canada builds and maintains constructive relationships that advance Canada’s interests 
1.2: Canada’s leadership on global issues contributes to a just and inclusive world 
1.3: Canada helps build strong international institutions and respect for international law 
1.4: Canada’s global influence is expanded and strengthened 

1. International Policy Coordination 

To pay Canada’s assessed contribution as a member of the International Energy Agency (IEA), the leading global authority on energy policy, market analysis and clean energy technologies. The IEA works with governments and industry to ensure secure, affordable, and sustainable energy systems. Its core priorities include enhancing energy security, supporting sustainable economic development, promoting environmental responsibility, and advancing global climate action. Canada’s membership ensures access to timely intelligence and helps Canada align its energy strategies with global trends, best practices and emerging challenges. Membership also supports international collaboration with major economies and reinforces Canada’s leadership in global energy governance.

• Delivered authoritative analysis, data and policy recommendations to advance member and non-member countries in maintaining energy security and accelerate the clean energy transition toward net-zero emissions by 2050
• Provided critical long-term energy forecasts and policy insights through hundreds of reports, and annual flagship report, the World Energy Outlook 2024
• Canada was well positioned to influence IEA’s direction over 2025-26, spanning Canada’s G7 presidency, as vice chair at the biennial Governing Board meeting at minister’s level in 2024

N/A

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

N/A

Total contributions

Total program

Explanation of variances

The actual spending is $0.08 million higher than the planned spending. The variance is mainly due to funds received during the year to compensate for losses resulting from currency fluctuations during the year.

November 20, 1990 

Ongoing 

Assessed contribution 

Estimates 

2024-25 (amended)

1.3: Canada helps build strong international institutions and respect for international law 

3. International Law 

To pay Canada’s assessed contribution to the International Humanitarian Fact-Finding Commission (IHFFC), an international fact-finding body, mandated to investigate serious violations of international humanitarian law. Canada and 74 other Parties to the Geneva Convention’s First Additional Protocol (as well as the Palestinian Authority) have recognized the IHFFC’s competence. Promoting the IHFFC reflects Canada’s role in upholding the rules-based international order, particularly related to international humanitarian law

• The IHFFC continued to help parties in armed conflicts investigate alleged violations and to encourage respect for international humanitarian law

N/A

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

Canada promoted the IHFFC at the 34th International Conference of the Red Cross and supported references to the competency of the IHFFC in international resolutions.

Total contributions

Total program

Explanation of variances

Canada's share of the invoice was lower than planned.

1948 

Ongoing 

Assessed contribution 

Estimates 

2011-12 

1.3: Canada helps build strong international institutions and respect for international law 

2. Multilateral Policy 

To pay Canada’s assessed contribution to the International Maritime Organization (IMO), a specialized agency of the United Nations that is responsible for measures to improve the safety and security of international shipping and to prevent pollution from ships. It is also involved in legal matters, including liability and compensation issues and the facilitation of international maritime traffic. Canada’s assessed contribution to the IMO is a legally binding obligation of membership. Recipients are not required to repay funds obtained under this transfer payment program.

The IMO made progress in shaping the future of global maritime governance, focusing on three major strategic priorities:

Seafarers' Welfare and Rights:

• Efforts were made to reduce the criminalization of seafarers, improve working conditions, and promote diversity and gender inclusion in the maritime workforce.
• IMO Director General reaffirmed his commitment not to participate in panels lacking female representation

Global Maritime Security:

• Security remained a top priority, with the IMO working to strengthen international cooperation to address piracy, cyber threats, and geopolitical tensions affecting maritime routes
• IMO focused on ensuring safe navigation in increasingly complex and contested waters

Decarbonization and Climate Action:

• IMO continued implementing its 2023 Greenhouse Gas Strategy, aiming for net-zero emissions from international shipping by or around 2050
• In 2025, the organization pushed for the adoption of technical and economic measures to accelerate the transition to low- and zero-carbon fuels
• The theme for World Maritime Day 2025 was Our Ocean, Our Obligation, Our Opportunity, reflecting the IMO’s commitment to ocean sustainability

N/A

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

N/A

Total contributions

Total program

Explanation of variances

Canada's share of the organization's invoice was lower than planned.

February 4, 2025

Ongoing

Grants

Estimates

2024-2025

1.4. Canada’s global influence is expanded and strengthened

1. International Policy Coordination

The objective of the program is to reimburse For-Profit Businesses, Not-for-Profit Organizations and/or Individuals who have suffered demonstrated adverse financial consequences as a direct result of Extraordinary Security Measures implemented at International Multilateral Events held in Canada.

The program helps ensure the support of the Canadian population for International Multilateral Events as it will contribute to mitigating adverse financial impacts on Canadians. The Program therefore enables Canada to maintain a strong level of international engagement in Canada, and contributes to the achievement of the Department’s objectives set out in the 2023-24 Departmental Plan, as they relate to: 

• advancing Canadian interests through deepened global engagement
• expanding and strengthening Canada’s global influence. 

The program aligns with government objectives by enabling the department to work with G7, NATO and other partners to develop and expand collective responses to global challenges (for example, arbitrary detention, economic coercion, cyber threats, foreign interference, egregious violations of human rights), including the use of sanctions, support for international institutions and coordinated action to reinforce the rules of international trade.

N/A

N/A

Exempt: This program falls under the exemption outlined in section 2.5 of the Policy on Results

The program was established as a grant to help mitigate the negative financial impact of the implementation of extraordinary security measures in relation to international multilateral events, which can have an adverse impact on businesses, not-for-profit organizations and individuals in the communities where the events took place. While the Crown was not be legally liable to pay compensation for losses suffered as a direct result of international multilateral events held in Canada, the Crown has the legal capacity to award compensation to mitigate these impacts if it chooses to do so.

Total grants

Total program

Explanation of variances

N/A

 2018

Ongoing 

Assessed contribution 

Estimates 

N/A

1.1: Canada builds and maintains constructive relationships that advance Canada’s interests 
1.2: Canada’s leadership on global issues contributes to a just and inclusive world 
1.3: Canada helps build strong international institutions and respect for international law 
1.4: Canada’s global influence is expanded and strengthened 

1. International Policy Coordination 

To pay Canada’s assessed contribution as a member of International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA). IRENA’s mandate is to promote and support the widespread deployment and sustainable use of renewable energy in the pursuit of sustainable development, energy access, energy security and low-carbon economic growth and prosperity. 

• Promoted effective and inclusive policy and decision-making by delivering authoritative data, forward-looking analysis and policy analysis on energy transitions at the global, national, and sectoral levels
• Supported countries in accelerating the shift toward renewables-based energy systems
• Advanced strategies to reduce global emissions, promote sustainable development, and ensure energy access and security
• Led multilateral dialogue and technical work on the role of critical materials in the global energy transition, including identifying gaps, fostering transparency, and supporting resilient supply chains
• Began transition to a results-based framework (RBF) during the 2023–2027 programmatic cycle to better track and demonstrate the impact of IRENA’s work. The new RBF, adopted in January 2024, is guiding the delivery and evaluation of the Secretariat’s work
• Began finalizing a comprehensive monitoring and evaluation framework to enable the tracking and reporting of the impact of activities

In January 2025, the IRENA Assembly appointed a new external auditor to audit the annual financial statements of IRENA and the Staff Provident Fund for the period 2025 to 2028.

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

IRENA continued to implement the external recommendations for 2021 to 2024. This included updating the fixed asset policy in 2024 to make provisions for situations when staff members leave the agency without returning Agency assets.

N/A

Total contributions

Total program

Explanation of variances

The program spent 95% of its planned spending

November 7, 2003 

Ongoing 

Assessed contribution  

Estimates 

N/A 

1.1: Canada builds and maintains constructive relationships that advance Canada's interests 
1.2: Canada's leadership on global issues contributes to a just and inclusive world 
1.3: Canada helps build strong international institutions and respect for international law 
1.4: Canada’s global influence is expanded and strengthened 

3: International Law 

To pay Canada’s annual assessed contribution under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) for the operation of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) for budget years 2024, 2025, 2026 

• Canada’s annual contribution to this organization for 2025 was paid in full, meeting Canada’s obligations
• Exercised a leadership role at the ISA to fulfill Canada’s obligation as a party to UNCLOS and the 1994 Implementation Agreement
• Extended Canada's influence and expertise to ensure that the regulation of these activities is consistent with Canadian interests, including the ISA’s duty to preserve and protect the marine environment
• Preserved and advanced Canada’s interests in hydrocarbon-related activities on the extended continental shelf in the Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador offshore area

N/A

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

Canada worked to uphold international seabed governance by actively and productively engaging at the ISA to put in place a rigorous regulatory structure for deep seabed mining activities, applying precautionary and ecosystem-based approaches, using science-based and transparent management, and ensuring effective compliance with a robust inspection mechanism.

In addition, Canadian scientists engaged in the development of Regional Environmental Management Plans and are contributing, as part of the ISA’s expert working group, to the development of binding environmental thresholds for the regulation of deep seabed mining activities.

Canada’s member in the Finance Committee has also advanced work on a Council recommendation related to equitable sharing of benefits.

Total contributions

Total program

Explanation of variances

The program received in-year funding, which was almost entirely spent.

October 1996 

Ongoing 

Assessed contribution

Estimates 

N/A 

1.1: Canada builds and maintains constructive relationships that advance Canada's interests 
1.2: Canada's leadership on global issues contributes to a just and inclusive world 
1.3: Canada helps build strong international institutions and respect for international law 
1.4: Canada’s global influence is expanded and strengthened  

3: International Law 

To pay Canada’s annual assessed contribution under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) for the operation of International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea (ITLOS) for budget years 2024, 2025, 2026.

• Canada supported the advancement of international law through key law of the sea institutions such as ITLOS
• Canada contributed to the progressive development of the law of the sea through processes such as advisory opinions, for example, on climate change and sea level rise

N/A

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

Canada engaged at the Meeting of States Parties (SPLOS) to UNCLOS, demonstrating its commitment to the international legal order for the oceans. Canada contributed to discussions on matters related to the implementation and application of UNCLOS, particularly in areas like maritime boundaries and the management of natural resources in the extended continental shelf, which is a key focus of SPLOS discussions.

Total contributions

Total program

Explanation of variances

The program spent 92% of its planned spending

Ongoing 

Ongoing 

Assessed contribution 

Estimates 

Varies 

1.1: Canada builds and maintains constructive relationships that advance Canada's interests 
1.2: Canada's leadership on global issues contributes to a just and inclusive world 
1.3: Canada helps build strong international institutions and respect for international law 
1.4: Canada’s global influence is expanded and strengthened  

11. International Security Policy and Diplomacy 

To pay Canada’s assessed contributions as a state party to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons, the Biological and Toxin Weapons Convention, the Convention on Certain Conventional Weapons, the Convention on Cluster Munitions, the Convention on Anti-Personnel Landmines, the Arms Trade Treaty, and the Seabed Arms Control Treaty.  

• Canada’s assessed contributions to various non-proliferation, arms control and disarmament treaties were paid in full and on time

N/A

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

N/A

Total contributions

Total program

Explanation of variances

The program received in-year funding, which was almost entirely spent.

1975 

Ongoing 

Assessed contribution 

Estimates 

2020-21 

1.1: Canada builds and maintains constructive relationships that advance Canada’s interests 
1.2: Canada’s leadership on global issues contributes to a just and inclusive world 
1.3: Canada helps build strong international institutions and respect for international law 
1.4: Canada’s global influence is expanded and strengthened  

11. International Security Policy and Diplomacy 

To pay Canada’s assessed contribution to the Nuclear Energy Agency (NEA) of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) in order to meet its financial obligations as an NEA member. Membership in the NEA furthers the Government of Canada’s domestic nuclear policy goals and provides Canada with access to an international forum to discuss the peaceful uses of nuclear energy. 

• Assessed contributions were paid in full and on time
• Effectively and efficiently implemented the OECD NEA’s program of work 
• Provided direct and indirect technical and commercial dividends to the Canadian nuclear industry (for example, Canada participated in the Generation IV International Forum, which enables the co-ordination of advanced nuclear research among major nuclear countries)
• OECD NEA actions and decisions reflected Canadian interests and priorities 

N/A

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

N/A

Total contributions

Total program

Explanation of variances

The program received funding in-year and spent 95% of it.

1968 

Ongoing 

Assessed contribution 

Estimates 

2012 (amended)

1.1: Canada builds and maintains constructive relationships that advance Canada’s interests 
 

1. International Policy Coordination 

To pay Canada’s assessed contribution to the Centre for Educational Research and Innovation (CERI), which supports the federal, provincial, and territorial governments in advancing the development, analysis, and understanding of innovative policies and practices in education and learning. CERI provides research, comparative data, and policy dialogue to help governments respond to emerging challenges and opportunities in education systems worldwide.

• Supported participating OECD members and partners to achieve high-quality learning and set a forward-looking and innovative agenda for an evolving education landscape
• Provided and promoted international comparative research and analysis that highlighted the ongoing challenges and opportunities in the uptake and use of educational technologies across different countries, particularly artificial intelligence
• Explored forward-looking and innovative approaches to education and learning through data-driven studies and analytical reports
• The 2024 edition of Education at a Glance reported on global education trends, including school performance, access, funding, and teaching environments. This edition focused on equity in education, highlighting gaps in student outcomes and how education levels affect job prospects.

N/A  

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

N/A

Total contributions

Total program

Explanation of variances

The actual spending is $0.02 million higher than the planned spending. The variance is mainly due to funds received during the year to compensate for losses resulting from currency fluctuations.

1978 

Ongoing 

Assessed contribution 

Annual   

2019-20 

2.1: Canada helps to build and safeguard an open and inclusive rules-based global trading system 
 

12. Trade Policy, Agreements, Negotiations, and Disputes 

Support the activities of the OECD Steel Committee that provides participants with a forum to exchange views on commercial and policy developments in their domestic and global steel markets. The Committee also provides participants with regular statistical and analytical reports on such developments. 

• Deepened collaboration with key trading partners, OECD members and partner economies, and steel industry representatives, in support of rules-based and open steel trade
• Promoted and contributed to international research and analysis that highlighted the ongoing challenges and opportunities facing market-oriented steel producers
• OECD Steel Committee Programme of Work and Budget and related research reflected Canadian interests and priorities

N/A

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

N/A

Total contributions

Total program

Explanation of variances

The program spent 96% of its planned spending

29 April 1997 

Ongoing 

Assessed contribution 

Estimates 

Calendar Year. Full budgets are presented and adopted every two years, with updates presented for adoption on the off-year.

1.1: Canada builds and maintains constructive relationships that advance Canada's interests 
1.2: Canada's leadership on global issues contributes to a just and inclusive world 
1.3: Canada helps build strong international institutions and respect for international law 
1.4: Canada’s global influence is expanded and strengthened 

11. International Security Policy and Diplomacy 

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. 

·      Canada’s assessed contribution was paid in full and on time, enabling the OPCW to continue its efforts to fully eliminate and prevent the re-emergence of chemical weapons

The last report was issued in August 2024 (covering calendar year 2023), Independent Auditor’s Report on the Financial Statements of the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) for the Year Ended 31 December 2023, and concluded that the OPCW financial statements present fairly.

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

N/A

Total contributions

Total program

Explanation of variances

The actual spending is $0.4 million higher than the planned spending. The variance is mainly due to funds received during the year to compensate for losses resulting from currency fluctuations during the year.

1985 

Ongoing 

Grants 

Statutory Authority – Diplomatic Service (Special) Superannuation Act (R.S.C., 1985, c. D-2) 

2013-14 

5.1: Sound management and delivery of resources, infrastructure and services enables Canada’s presence abroad 
 

48. Financial Management 

To provide superannuation benefits for senior appointees of GAC serving outside Canada. 

• Continued payment of superannuation benefits for GAC senior appointees serving outside Canada

N/A

Exempt: This program falls under the exemption outlined in section 2.5 of the Policy on Results

N/A

Total grants

Total program

Explanation of variances

The actual spending is $0.04 million lower than the planned spending, mainly due to the number of assessments being lower than planned.

July 1, 1996

Ongoing

Assessed contribution

Estimates

2012-13

1.3: Canada helps build strong international institutions and respect for international law

5. Europe, Arctic, Middle East and Maghreb Policy & Diplomacy

To pay Canada’s assessed contribution to support the Peace Implementation Council (PIC) and its Steering Board, of which Canada is a member. The PIC Steering Board advises the Office of the High Representative for Bosnia and Herzegovina (OHR) on political, economic and security matters. The Steering Board members share the cost of OHR operations.

• Provided the High Representative for Bosnia and Herzegovina with guidance and advice on political, economic and security matters
• Contributed to facilitating the development of Bosnia and Herzegovina into a functioning state, its national peace and stability, and to its Euro-Atlantic integration
• Contributed to further implementing the Dayton Peace Agreement
• Contributed to Canada’s credibility in Bosnia and Herzegovina

N/A

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

N/A

Total contributions

Total program

Explanation of variances

The actual spending is $0.01 million higher than the planned spending. The variance is due funds received during the year to compensate the loss due to currency fluctuations during the year.

1994

Ongoing

Assessed contribution

Estimates

2024-25

1.3: Canada helps build strong international institutions and respect for international law

3. International Law

To support the key role that the Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA) plays in resolving international disputes in a peaceful manner and in the successful resolution of both public and private disputes between states. Canada’s support for the PCA is directly related to article 10(2)(j) of the Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Act, according to which the Minister of Foreign Affairs is required to “foster the development of international law and its application in Canada’s external relations.”

• Canada’s annual contribution to the PCA for 2025 was paid in full and on time, meeting Canada’s obligations
• The PCA continued to support dispute resolution through arbitration, conciliation and fact-finding among states, organizations and private parties. It is currently handling 7 interstate disputes, 1 other interstate case, 109 investor-state arbitrations, 95 contract-related cases involving public entities, and 4 other proceedings.
• The PCA engaged in outreach to promote better understanding and greater use of arbitration and conciliation procedures to resolve international disputes
• The PCA carried out all other activities required and expected of a judicial body functioning in accordance with international standards

N/A

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