Global Affairs CanadaGlobal Affairs Canada (GAC; French: Affaires mondiales Canada; AMC) is the department of the Government of Canada that manages Canada's diplomatic and consular relations, promotes Canadian international trade, and leads Canada's international development and humanitarian assistance.
AlternativesFounded in 1994, Alternatives, Action and Communication Network for International Development, is a non-governmental, international solidarity organization based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Alternatives works to promote justice and equality amongst individuals and communities worldwide.Sustainable developmentSustainable development is an approach to growth and human development that aims to meet the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. The aim is to have a society where living conditions and resources meet human needs without undermining planetary integrity. Sustainable development aims to balance the needs of the economy, environment, and society (Triple Bottom Line).
Lester B. PearsonLester Bowles Pearson (23 April 1897 – 27 December 1972) was a Canadian politician, diplomat, and scholar who served as the 14th prime minister of Canada from 1963 to 1968. He also served as leader of the Liberal Party from 1958 to 1968 and as leader of the Official Opposition from 1958 to 1963.
PovertyLack of economic resourcesClockwise from top left: a homeless man in Toronto, Canada; a disabled man begging in the streets of Beijing, China; waste pickers in Lucknow, India; a mother with her malnourished child in a clinic near Dadaab, KenyaGlobal income distribution over time. The chart shows a significant shift of incomes toward higher levels.Poverty is a state or condition in which an individual lacks the financial resources and essentials for a basic standard of living.
Parliament of CanadaThe Parliament of Canada (French: Parlement du Canada) is the federal legislature of Canada. The Crown, along with two chambers (the Senate and the House of Commons), form the bicameral legislature. The 343 members of the lower house, the House of Commons, are styled as members of Parliament (MPs), and each elected to represent an electoral district (also known as a riding).Minister of International Development (Canada)The minister of international development (French: Ministre du Développement international) is a minister of the Crown in the Canadian Cabinet. The minister has responsibility for the international development portfolio for Global Affairs Canada. Between 1995 and 2015 the post was known as the Minister for International Cooperation.
GatineauCity in Quebec, CanadaGatineau ( ; French:) is a city in southwestern Quebec, Canada. It is located on the northern bank of the Ottawa River, directly across from Ottawa, Ontario. Gatineau is the largest city in the Outaouais administrative region of Quebec and is also part of Canada's National Capital Region. As of 2021, Gatineau is the fourth-largest city in Quebec with a population of 291,041.
Stephen HarperPrime Minister of Canada from 2006 to 2015Member of ParliamentIn officeMay 13, 2002 – August 26, 2016Preceded byPreston ManningSucceeded byBob BenzenConstituencyCalgary Southwest (2002–2015)Calgary Heritage (2015–2016)In officeOctober 25, 1993 – April 26, 1997Preceded byJim HawkesSucceeded byRob AndersConstituencyCalgary WestPersonal detailsBornStephen Joseph Harper (1959-04-30) April 30, 1959 (age 67)Leaside, Ontario, CanadaPartyConservative (since 2003)Alliance (2000–2003)Reform (1987–2000)SpouseLaureen Teskey (m. 1993)Children2EducationRichview Collegiate InstituteUniversity of Calgary (BA, MA)SignatureWebsitestephenharper.comRecorded January 26, 2012Stephen Joseph Harper (born April 30, 1959) is a Canadian politician who served as the 22nd prime minister of Canada from 2006 to 2015.
CanadiansPeople of CanadaEthnic groupCanadians are people identified with the country of Canada. This connection may be residential, legal, historical or cultural. For most Canadians, many (or all) of these connections exist and are collectively the source of their being Canadian.
Developing countryNation with a relatively low living standardComparison of countries by their level of development (six criteria: HDI, WESP, WB, DAC, IMF, Paris Club) 4+ criteria 3 criteria 2 criteria 1 criterionWorld bank income groupsA developing country is a country with a less-developed industrial base and a lower Human Development Index (HDI) relative to developed countries. However, this definition is not universally agreed upon.
French languageFrench (français or langue française) is a Romance language of the Indo-European family. Like all other Romance languages, French and its closest relatives—the langues d'oïl, historically spoken in northern France and southern Belgium—descended from the Vulgar Latin of the Roman Empire. It was influenced by native Celtic languages of Northern Roman Gaul and by the GermanicFrankish language of the post-Roman Frankish invaders.*As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.