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May 19, 2010

CIDA revamp models coming fast amidst fear, anger over Tory plans

Strategies seen as aimed at Harper government's successor

May 12, 2010

UN Palestinian refugee agency got passing grade from CIDA

Government still hasn't explained funding change

May 5, 2010

Abortion: Shut up or keep the debate alive?

Pragmatists say take what the government is offering, while others say it's a matter of principle.

March 10, 2010

Abortion debate not constructive, experts say

While acknowledging the tens of thousands of women who die in developing countries each year from unsafe abortions, and the importance of family planning in addressing maternal and child health, experts are worried the political debate on Canadian support for these issues is having a negative effect.

February 24, 2010

Line in the advocacy sand being drawn for NGOs

Development groups say they are being forced to choose between principles and funding.

February 17, 2010

Tackling a root cause of Afghan instability

Last fall, Taliban militants in Pakistan attacked a UN World Food Program compound in Islamabad, killing five workers.

February 10, 2010

Aid countries, priorities have 'staying power': CIDA president

The countries and themes on which the Conservative government has chosen to focus Canadian aid have "staying power" that will transcend party politics, CIDA president Margaret Biggs said last week.

February 10, 2010

Oda says no abortion, contraceptives support

But the WHO reports that lack of both contributes to unnecessary deaths.

February 3, 2010

Harper's maternal, child health speech 'political opportunism': Stephen Lewis

CIDA Minister Oda says specifics are still in the works, but the former UN special envoy says Canada is far behind other countries.

February 3, 2010

NGO's calls to CIDA go unanswered

Alternatives says it doesn't know whether its funding has been cut.



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