Why does international development matter to Canada?

We asked students, professors and practitioners at @uottawa.ca — and their message was clear:

🌍 We live in a globalized world
🤝 What happens abroad affects us here
💡 Cooperation shapes our future

#IDW2026 #DevMatters

Economic challenges don’t stop at borders and neither do opportunities. #Canada works with partners abroad to reduce #poverty, grow economies, and strengthen markets. Learn how global partnerships help drive shared prosperity and a more stable future for all. #EconomicDevelopment #IDW2026

When one community is vulnerable, we all are. #Canada’s Technical Assistance Partnership (TAP) strengthened disaster preparedness in #Jamaica and #Dominica with training, AI mapping, tools, and specialized equipment.

For #IDW2026, we spoke with Head of Cooperation Shehryar Sarwar, watch⬇️

#IDW2026 has officially begun!
Join Secretary of State Randeep Sarai and Parliamentary Secretary Yasir Naqvi in celebrating Prosperity through Partnership and the many ways Canadians work with global partners to build a more resilient world.

#CanadaTradeMissions are an effective way to help #CanadianBusiness explore new export markets and grow their business.

#Exporting pays off: on average, #SME exporters generate more revenue than non-exporters.

#TradeDiversification

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#Russia has increased its strikes on #Ukraine’s #energy infrastructure, claiming it is a military target.
But the fact is that those strikes are disrupting services vital to Ukraine’s civilian population. #StandWithUkraine