BCCIC GAC Policy Review Pre-Survey

The current Global Affairs Canada international assistance policy review centres around 6 thematics areas each of which have a series of discussion questions. Within these discussion questions, BCCIC would like to know which questions are priorities for British Columbians. Please take 5 minutes to review and rank the below discussion points (1 being highest priority, 3 being lowest priority).

Important: Even if you are not able to attend the consultation, we still want your input!

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* 1. Health and rights of women and children

Building on our support for the gender equality goals of the 2030 Agenda, where should Canada focus its international assistance efforts in this area? Can Canada take advantage of specific opportunities to demonstrate new or continued leadership?

How can Canada's efforts to support well-being and empowerment better benefit children and youth?

What strategic role can Canada play in advancing health-related SDGs to improve the health of women and girls including adolescents, in particular their sexual and reproductive health and rights?

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* 2. Green economic growth and climate change

Where has Canada added value in promoting green sustainable economic growth?

How can Canada support developing countries to mitigate and adapt to climate change?

Are there niche areas within climate and environment (e.g. water, biodiversity, land use) where Canada could further focus its international assistance?

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* 3. Governance, pluralism, diversity and human rights

How can Canada best help implement Goal 16 of the 2030 Agenda - to promote peaceful and inclusive societies, provide access to justice for all, and build effective, accountable and inclusive institutions at all levels?

How can Canada best advance peaceful pluralism and respect for diversity and human rights?

In what areas of governance can Canada's international assistance have the most impact?

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* 4. Peace and security

What specific strengths should Canada build upon to respond to peace and security challenges?

How can Canada align its international assistance efforts in peace and security with international approaches, including the 2030 Agenda?

What kind of international assistance partnerships should Canada pursue to achieve its peace and security goals?

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* 5. Response to humanitarian crises

How can Canada support needs-driven, effective and timely responses to humanitarian crises with predictable yet flexible support?

How can Canada better support the protection of vulnerable populations in crises and strengthen respect for humanitarian principles?

How can we facilitate more comprehensive and coordinated responses to better meet the needs of populations affected by crises and optimize the impact of humanitarian, development and peace and security initiatives?

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* 6. Development effectiveness, innovation, and partnerships

What concrete steps could Canada take to make its international assistance delivery approaches and mechanisms more efficient, effective, and innovative? How can we promote greater coherence between our development, trade, and diplomacy efforts?

How can Canada foster development innovation?

Which organizations, communities, coalitions or partnerships should Canada work with? How best can we work with them to deliver our international assistance objectives?

How can we engage a wider range of partners to leverage the resources and expertise necessary to achieve the sustainable development goals?

How can we enhance broader engagement of Canadians in our international assistance efforts?

Are there additional tools or mechanisms that Canada should add to enable it to deliver international assistance more innovatively? How can current approaches and mechanism be strengthened?

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* 7. Do you think it's important to explore the assumptions behind the themes and questions?

Yes