The aftershocks of abandonment: 6 months later, Canadian aid organizations urge feds to help fill $35B void left by U.S.

Why It Matters

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.

Delivering DEI: 10 innovative non-profits awarded $1M to overcome small business barriers

Why It Matters

Contributing to a stronger and more inclusive small business environment in North America is important to economic growth and creating diverse job opportunities.

Indigenous peoples familiar with attacks on sovereignty, call for action in face of trade war

Why It Matters

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.