Backgrounder - Canada’s Africa Initiatives

On March 6, 2025, the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs; the Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development; and the Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister of International Development, launched Canada’s Africa Strategy: A Partnership for Shared Prosperity and Security – Canada`s first global strategy that will drive economic prosperity, security and fairness for both Canadians and Africans for years to come.