The eradication of USAID will have global ripple effects for decades. The agency, which had a budget of more than US$35 billion, was the backbone of much of the international assistance work in developing regions. This signals to other governments that they can also step back from their humanitarian commitments.
Contributing to a stronger and more inclusive small business environment in North America is important to economic growth and creating diverse job opportunities.
Already vulnerable populations will be hard hit by the American-led trade war. Implementing the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s call for a guaranteed livable income could help protect Indigenous women, girls, two-spirit and gender-diverse people.
Diversity, equity, and inclusion are catch-all phrases for initiatives targeting historical inequities. A rebranding could help future-proof the aims they represent