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CONFERENCE: Mali: State of Play to the Return of Peace

May 15, 2013
All the details here

Lecture by Dr. Duncan Green

May 10, 2013
Access information about Dr. Duncan Green and the May 10, 2013 lecture.

NEWS RELEASE ON BILL C-60: CCIC welcomes CIDA/DFAIT merger legislation and looks forward to a strong Canadian commitment to poverty reduction

April 30, 2013
All the details here

Creating the Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development: Benchmarks for more Effective and Coherent International Development and Humanitarian Assistance

April 29, 2013
All the details here

REGISTER NOW FOR CCIC 2013 ANNUAL FORUM AND AGM!

April 24, 2013
You won't want to miss CCIC's 2013 Annual Forum and AGM! All the details on how to register, the agenda and special events here

CCIC Special Section on Federal Budget 2013

March 22, 2013
All the details here

JUST RELEASED: The Alternative Federal Budget 2013

March 12, 2013
The Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives released today its Alternative Federal Budget 2013. All the details here

Post-MDG Conference Report

February 7, 2013
Report is now available

Investing in the Business of Development

January 14, 2013
Read the new paper by CCIC and the North-South Institute.

Canada’s NGOs aren’t looking for charity, Mr. Fantino

December 10, 2012
Read CCIC op-ed in iPOLITICS

Role of private sector in development

December 4, 2012
CCIC comments on government committee's report

Read CCIC's latest e-bulletin

November 30, 2012
Flash! November 2012 edition

Reducing Poverty-Building Tomorrow's Markets

November 23, 2012
Minister Fantino outlines CIDA's engagement with the Canadian private sector.

Africa’s Renaissance: A Critical Discussion

October 22, 2012
Africa-Canada Forum, Halifax Initiative present panel discussion at Carleton University, Ottawa, 31 October

International Day for Eradication of Poverty and Launch of REVERSE THE CUTS Campaign

October 17, 2012
Reverse the Cuts campaign officialy launched today

Where is Africa Heading?

October 5, 2012
Register for Africa Canada Forum's Annual Colloquium on October 30-31

Thinking outside the MDG Box

September 11, 2012
CCIC and CASID are holding a September conference on the MDGs and what comes next

Global Launch of the Icons Representing the Istanbul Principles!

September 6, 2012
The icons illustrating the eight Istanbul Principles for CSO Development Effectiveness were launched today at CIVICUS World Assembly in Montreal. All the details here

Workshop on lobbying and advocacy for NGOs

August 27, 2012
Sign up now!

Seeking volunteers for September CCIC-CASID Conference

August 9, 2012
September 20-22: Thinking outside the Millennium Development Goals Box

CCIC Presents: In conversation with Marketa Evans

June 14, 2012
June 20, from 2-4pm at CCIC

CCIC Commentary on The Canadian International Institute for Extractive Industries and Development

June 12, 2012
All the details here

Memo presented by CCIC to the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Development

June 8, 2012
All the details here

CCIC Annual Report 2011-12

June 4, 2012
Now online!

Dialogue on development and mining sector

May 25, 2012
Read the one-pager

Human rights and the Canada-Colombia FTA

May 14, 2012
Read the APG press release.

CCIC to facilitate a dialogue on the mining sector and development

April 30, 2012
Ottawa, May 22, 2012, by invitation.

Registration for CCIC's AGM and Forum is now open!

April 27, 2012
All the details here

Invitation to a Seminar on May 9 and 10: Foundation Fundraising in the United States

April 20, 2012
Read the invitation

CCIC Initial Analysis of Budget 2012

April 4, 2012
Read the document

Federal Budget 2012

March 29, 2012
Facts and figures on Canadian Aid Performance - past, present and future

Save the date AGM 2012

March 29, 2012
CCIC Annual Forum and AGM on May 24 & 25th, 2012: Changing roles, changing realities and the future of Canadian CSOs

CCIC/ICN Survey Report Released

March 5, 2012
Read the report on how CIDA new funding mechanism is affecting Canadian CSOs

Africa Canada Forum after 12 years

February 16, 2012
ACF just released its Retrospective 2000-2012.

CIDA call for proposals launched

February 14, 2012
Canada Fund for African Climate Resilience.

The elusive quest for pro-poor growth?

January 11, 2012
Read the CCIC discussion paper.

Results of CIDA calls for proposals announced

January 3, 2012
Read more...

CIDA Youth Internship Program launches Call for Proposals

December 12, 2011
Read more...

Results of survey on the impacts of CIDA funding delays on civil society organizations

December 5, 2011
Read the report.

CIDA signs International Aid Transparency Initiative

November 29, 2011
Read the media release.

CCIC has a new blog!

November 26, 2011
Check out CCIC's exciting blog for all the latest news from Busan HLF4.

Brian Tomlinson's speech to the Global Civil Society Forum in Busan

November 26, 2011
Read Brian Tomlinson's speech, From Accra to Busan: The road we've travelled.

Canadian government and CSO positions and activities ahead of the Fourth High-Level Forum on Aid Effectiveness (HLF-4)

November 25, 2011
Read the CCIC briefing note.

CIDA's calls for proposals system – Issues and recommendations

October 27, 2011
Read the CCIC briefing note.

Report to Parliament on the ODA Accountability Act: Third time lucky?

October 21, 2011
Read the CCIC briefing note.

Reminder: Public Engagement Survey

October 18, 2011
If you are a PE practitioner in Canada, please complete this ICN survey by November 30th 2011!

Pre-Busan CSO event for Canadian organizations

October 16, 2011
Meeting with Canadian civil society ahead of the 4th High-Level Forum on Aid Effectiveness in Busan, South Korea, to be held on November 18th 2011 at the Oxfam Canada office in Ottawa.

Federal Budget 2012

October 3, 2011
Read the CCIC Brief to the Pre-Budget Consultations

CCIC Americas Policy Group fall meeting

October 3, 2011
On October 18-19, 2011, the CCIC Americas Policy Group (APG) will host one of its tri-annual meetings

Human rights accountability in trade with Colombia

August 31, 2011
Embassy Magazine has published a CCIC commentary concerning the Canada-Colombia trade deal.

ACF and APWG Annual Colloquia

August 25, 2011
On September 27, 2011, the Africa Canada Forum and the Asia Pacific Working Group will hold their annual colloquia in Ottawa. Please register before September 15.

Climate Negotiations and Justice for Vulnerable Populations: Perspectives for COP 17 and Rio+20

August 25, 2011
This policy conference and public forum will be held in Ottawa on September 26, 2011. Please register before September 15.

Devastating Famine and Displacement in East Africa

July 25, 2011
In the Horn of Africa, a drought more severe than the region has seen in decades has impacted the lives of some 12 million people, particularly in northern Kenya, southern Ethiopia, and south-central Somalia.

New President-CEO Appointed for CCIC

May 27, 2011
During CCIC's AGM, the Board announced the appointment of Julia Sanchez as the new President-CEO of CCIC.

2010-2011 Annual Report

May 25, 2011
CCIC's 2010-2011 Annual Report is now online.

Presentation on Land Rights in India – April 19, 2011

April 12, 2011
A presentation by Vidya Bhushan Rawat, Director of the Social Development Foundation in India. This event is organized by the Asia-Pacific Working Group.

CCIC Election Platform to End Global Poverty and Injustice

April 1, 2011
CCIC launched its Election Platform to End Global Poverty and Injustice.

Political Parties Called-on to Make 8 Pledges For Democracy, Transparency and Freedom of Expression

April 1, 2011
Voices-Voix – a non-partisan coalition of over 200 Canadian organizations - will hold a news conference on Tuesday, April 5th, 2011.

Opposition Parties Offer Full Support to CCIC's New Deal Proposition

March 28, 2011
Following CCIC’s call for a “New Deal” between CIDA and Canadian NGOs, the three opposition parties in Ottawa have replied with strong support to CCIC's proposed Cooperation Agreement.

Jet Spending Beats Aid Spending in Disappointing Federal Budget

March 22, 2011
Read CCIC's analysis of the 2011 Federal Budget.

Seeking a New Deal between CIDA and Canadian NGO’s

March 21, 2011
CCIC is calling for a new Cooperation Agreement between CIDA and Canadian NGO's which would set out shared principles and commitments to support each other's work.

Out of Step with Canadian Values? International Priorities in Budget 2011

March 17, 2011
CCIC and the Rideau Institute held a press conference on Parliament Hill this morning to voice their concerns about the coming Federal Budget. Read the Press Release here.

The 2011 Federal Budget: What will it say about Canada’s role in the world?

March 14, 2011
CCIC and other civil society organizations are calling for the federal budget to reflect Canadians’ desire for action to support peace, equality, and address the impacts of climate change on the world’s most vulnerable people. See key concerns inside.

Africa-Canada Forum - Peace and Security in Africa

March 10, 2011
The Africa-Canada Forum produced two briefing notes on the role of Canada in the walk towards peace in the Democratic Republic of Congo; and Canada’s action plan on the implementation of UN security council resolutions on women, peace and security.

Reactions to the Bev Oda Controversy

February 22, 2011
International Cooperation Minister Bev Oda admitted that the decision to defund Kairos had come from herself and not from CIDA's recommendations as previously claimed. Click to see reactions and news coverage.

Preparing for the Coming Federal Budget

February 8, 2011
The 2011 budget should be a moment when Canada reconsiders its position to freeze the International Assistance Envelope. Click to read CCIC's pre-budget analysis.

Asia Pacific Working Group Toronto Meeting

January 21, 2011
Meeting will take place on January 26, 2011, at the Primate's World Relief and Development Fund’s office, at 80 Hayden Street, Toronto.

Press Release: Canadian NGO confidence in CIDA funding standards undermined

December 15, 2010
Following recent revelations made at the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and in the House of Commons CCIC raises doubts about the reliability of funding criteria at Canada’s national aid Agency.

The Trouble with CIDA: More Change but Scant Progress at Canada’s Aid Agency

December 7, 2010
Op-ed by Gerry Barr.

For a Comprehensive National Food Policy

December 1, 2010
The Canadian Food Security Policy Group published a policy brief in November : A Comprehensive National Food Policy: Strengthening Canada’s Place in the World.

Open Letter to the Minister of International Cooperation

November 26, 2010
Open letter to Minister Bev Oda about the new approach of Partnership with Canadians Branch.

Capacity Building Webinar Series

November 21, 2010
CCIC, MCIC, OCIC and AQOCI are collaborating to offer a series of Webinars on the Public Engagement Hub.

Report on Human Rights Impact Assessments for Trade and Investment Agreements

November 18, 2010
This report reviews the conclusions of an international expert seminar, which included CCIC, convened under the auspices of the UN Special Rapporteur for the Right to Food, Olivier De Schutter.

Gerry Barr on Radio Canada International

November 11, 2010
Tune-in to RCI's The Link radio show, on Friday, November 12 at 12:30. Gerry Barr will be participating to a panel on Aid: Does it help or hinder?

Report for the 2010 Colloquium of the Africa-Canada Forum

October 29, 2010
The report for the Africa-Canada Forum 2010 Colloquium entitled Issues of Peace and Security in Africa: A Civil Society Agenda for Democratization is now online.

Roundtable on Human Rights Impact Assessments - November 16

October 28, 2010
Roundtable and video conference with Olivier De Schutter, UN Special Rapporteur on the Right to Food
November 16th, 2010 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

Istanbul Principles on CSO Development Effectiveness

October 27, 2010
The Global Assembly of the Open Forum approved the Istanbul Principles for CSO Development Effectiveness at its meeting in Istanbul, September 28 – 29, 2010.

The Reality of Aid Global 2010 Report - Canadian Launch

October 26, 2010
The launch will be held on November 10, 2010, from 12:00 to 14:00
University of Ottawa Desmarais Building (3120)
55 Laurier Avenue East. Ottawa

Review of the Second Report to Parliament on the Government of Canada’s Official Development Assistance, 2009-2010

October 22, 2010
Read CCIC's analysis of the Second Report to Parliament on the Government of Canada’s Official Development Assistance.

Also read Gerry Barr's op-ed published in the Oct. 20 issue of Embassy.

CCIC’s Analysis of CIDA’s Partnerships with Canadians An Addendum on the Future of Institutional Program Funding Modalities

August 18, 2010
CIDA’s Backgrounder for the Minister’s announcement of a new mandate for Canadian Partnership Branch (CPB) unfortunately does not give clear indications on the future for different funding modalities in CPB to implement the mandate...

Partnerships with Canadians - A Review by CCIC

August 6, 2010
The Minister for International Cooperation has completed a year-long review of the mandate of Canadian Partnership Branch (CPB), culminating in a July 22nd announcement that CIDA is launching a new "Partnerships with Canadians"...

Canada’s next step to increase aid effectiveness agenda falls short

July 29, 2010
Canada’s new approach to engage Canadians and organizations in international development might be a good thing, but it is the first time most Canadian international development organizations have heard about it...

Women’s Coalition of Zimbabwe wins Betty Plewes Award 2010

June 25, 2010
The Women’s Coalition of Zimbabwe was selected, among 10 highly valuable nominations, as the winner of the $15,000 Betty Plewes Award...

Government Called on to Be Transparent and Respect Democracy, Freedom of Expression

June 17, 2010
A new coalition, Voices-Voix, is sounding the alarm that the quality and health...

Joint Statement Canada-Colombia Human Rights Deal “Empty”: Civil Society Leaders

June 15, 2010
The Liberals today closed ranks with the Conservatives in passing legislation that brought two years of vigorous public debate to an end...

CIDA Funding to CCIC Threatened – Take Action

June 2, 2010
Find out more...

CIDA Funding to CCIC Threatened: Canada’s Foreign Aid Community Risks Losing Strong Voice for World’s Poor

June 1, 2010
CIDA funding to the Canadian Council for International Co-operation (CCIC), Canada’s pre-eminent coalition to end global poverty, is in doubt...

Landmark Legislation Suffers from Lacklustre Implementation (A Time to Act)

May 18, 2010
Two years after passing the Official Development Assistance (ODA) Accountability Act the government has failed “to fulfill the Act’s spirit and the intention of parliament” according to a report released May 18, 2010...

Bilateral Investment Treaties: A Canadian Primer

April 27, 2010
Bilateral Investment Treaties (BITs) make up one part of a global investment regime that governs how countries and their governments...

Haiti Donor Conference

March 31, 2010
Principles and Recommendations for International NGO Participation in Recovery, Reconstruction and Development. A Joint Paper of NGO Platforms…

Shameful retreat on foreign aid

March 16, 2010
Foreign aid was hit hard in the federal budget as Finance Minister Jim Flaherty announced a freeze on aid spending…

CCIC’s Analysis of the 2010 March Budget

March 8, 2010
The Canadian Government Freezes the Aid Budget at $5 Billion in 2010…

Canada Turning Its Back on the World’s Poor: Foreign Aid Spending Hit Hard by Federal Budget

March 5, 2010
Canada is turning its back on the world’s poor. Finance Minister Jim Flaherty announced that there will be no further planned increases to foreign aid…

Canadian CSOs to discuss Development Effectiveness.

February 9, 2010
Be part of the Canadian Consultation for the Open Forum on CSO Development Effectiveness…

Open Letter to the Honourable Lawrence Cannon

January 27, 2010
In the context of the international conference on Afghanistan that takes place this week in London, CCIC is calling for increased focus on security and protection of civilians…

Canadian aid groups press for action at Montreal conference

January 25, 2010
International leaders gather in Montreal to discuss the future of Haiti's reconstruction…

Haiti: Canada hosting International Donor Conference on Haiti

January 19, 2010
The human toll of the devastating earthquake in Haiti is just beginning to emerge…

Why Do We Fund NGOs Anyway?

January 14, 2010
First, she says Immigration Minister Jason Kenney…

Open letter to Minister for International Cooperation

December 21, 2009
CCIC is shocked and dismayed about the recent events concerning KAIROS...

Best of Times, Worst of Times: Canada’s Foreign Aid Direction

December 17, 2009
Read CCIC's op-ed by Gerry Barr...

Climate Change

December 10, 2009
Read CCIC letters to the editor and op-ed...

CCIC Working Paper on Canada’s Humanitarian Donorship

December 4, 2009
This paper examines issues of volume, timeliness, flexibility and the extent to which funds for humanitarian assistance are...

CCIC's Key Messages for the UN Climate Summit in Copenhagen, December 2009

December 2, 2009
A series of briefing notes on environmental justice and climate change...

The Betty Plewes Fund – Award 2010

December 2, 2009
The third $15,000 award of the Betty Plewes Fund will be offered in the spring 2010. The Fund was created by...

Canada Urged to Reject ‘Controversial Elections’ in Honduras

November 27, 2009
A coalition of Canadian development are calling on the Canadian government not to join the US...

Green light for the WTO? Think Again

November 4, 2009
The faint beep of the monitor for the World Trade Organization’s Doha Agenda indicates the trade round is effectively comatose...

Canadian Development Organizations Respond to Auditor General’s Report

November 3, 2009
CIDA must implement the Aid Accountability Act to strengthen Aid Effectiveness ...

Pre-Budget Consultations

November 2, 2009
CCIC submitted its 2010-11 Federal Budget brief to the Standing Committee of Finance in the context of...

Preparatory Workshops – Open Forum on Civil Society Development Effectiveness

October 23, 2009
CCIC is organizing a series of preparatory workshops, to be held...

Future of Canadian ODA Conference

October 9, 2009
Audio Files are now available...

Promoting Gender Equality

September 28, 2009
The Informal Working Group on Women's Rights has produced...

Investment Treaties and Extractive Industries

September 3, 2009
CCIC held a policy seminar on May 13, 2009. The seminar was an opportunity to learn about...

CCIC New Address!

July 1, 2009
CCIC is now located at 450 Rideau Street, Suite 200 Ottawa, Ontario K1N 5Z4...

Guidance for Registered Charities with Overseas Operations

June 30, 2009
The update to the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) policy on charities with overseas operations is now available...

Canada Must Be a Leader on Global Poverty at G8

June 16, 2009
In a letter to Prime Minister Stephen Harper in advance of the G8 meeting in Italy, CCIC called on the Prime Minister...

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