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Despite significant potential for growth and opportunities in Africa, Canada has historically given less attention to its relationship with African countries, missing out on billions of dollars in potential investments each year.
There are signs that the Canadian Government is beginning to recognize the need for change and is considering strengthening its ties with Africa.
Join us in making sure the government understands that Canadians support a stronger partnership between Canada and African countries.
Let your political representative know that you want to see the Canadian government work towards the most transformative, far-reaching Africa-focused engagement strategy in Canadian history.
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Canada - Africa Now!
Canada continues to deprioritize its relationship with African countries, leaving billions of dollars’ worth of opportunities and growth on the table every year. However, more recently, the Canadian Government has been considering making necessary changes to strengthen its relationship with Africa.
With nationwide consultations on how to boost our engagement with Africa, we want to hear from you! Enough is enough. Join us and help us make sure that the government knows Canadians want to see a stronger Canada-Africa partnership.
With your help, Canada can build a mutually beneficial relationship with countries across Africa, promoting prosperity, development, and international solidarity. Let's build a brighter future for Canada and Africa alike!
The CAGC is looking to support the Canadian Government in creating a reliable Canada-Africa Strategy that can mutually support the growth of African countries and Canada. By signing up and joining the CAGC, you can help turn promises into actions.
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Advocacy and Engagement
In 2020 and 2021, the CAGC held a series of dialogues and events to mobilize leading stakeholders around a united vision for strengthened engagement between Canada, individual countries in Africa, and the continent at-large. Our 2021 engagement concluded with roundtables with ambassadors and High Commissioners to Canada from several African countries including, Nigeria, Senegal and South Africa. These dialogues enabled better understanding of the most pressing matters facing Canadian engagement with Africa and the barriers to long-term economic development and meaningful international assistance. The dialogues also led to the creation of a succinct set of ten advocacy recommendations.
In 2022, the CAGC continued engaging with members of the business, academic, diaspora, and diplomatic communities by organizing a series of roundtables focused on discussions around official development assistance and economic development. The dialogue will go towards the CAGC’s continued efforts towards establishing a united, multi-stakeholder voice on the need for greater Canadian engagement with Africa.
Read the Reports
The Canada-Africa Growth Coalition is proud to announce the launch of its first newsletter.
This bi-weekly bulletin offers insights and top news stories related to Canada-Africa relations and development. Each newsletter will include interesting and timely articles; opportunities to get involved in relevant initiatives; and updated information on government activities.
The $2.7 Trillion Opportunity
Over the next 30 years, aid, good governance, trade, and employment-generating industries could add over $10 trillion to sub-Saharan Africa’s GDP. This in turn, could add up to $2.7 trillion to the Canadian economy during the same period. The time is right for Canada to develop a comprehensive Canada–sub-Saharan Africa Strategy that spurs a concerted effort to leverage diplomacy, aid, investments, and trade to accelerate economic recovery efforts across Canada and sub-Saharan Africa.
Crestview Strategy training session on crisis comms for the Nigerian private sector. Attendees included senior figures from the banking and real estate industries.
“Canada and African countries are natural partners in our shared commitment to democracy, climate change, gender equality, and economic growth that benefits everyone. The Government of Canada will continue to promote these shared values and priorities as we work together as partners to build a more peaceful world, advance human rights, and create new opportunities.”
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau
Diaspora Engagement
The CAGC is working with other stakeholders to better engage the African diaspora community living in Canada, to bring in their voices, input, and support forward for a Canada-Africa Strategy that aligns with our direct government relations outreach.
Crestview Strategy interview with Channels TV, Nigeria’s most popular TV channel about U.K. politics and its impact on Nigeria-Africa relations.
Direct Advocacy
In 2023, the CAGC will be launching our government relations advocacy, hosting a series of direct meetings and public events with key Ministers, Parliamentary Secretaries, Members of Parliament and senior public service officials to discuss the need for a coherent Canada-Africa Strategy.
Crestview Strategy’s summer party attended by representatives from African embassies, the Westminster Africa Business Group and the East Africa Association.
Afri Future Tech Summit
hosted by Afrifursa
"Looking back on our thought-provoking dialogue at the Afri Future Tech Summit, hosted by Afrifursa, last year, led by Crestview Strategy Consultant Kema Joseph, we explored important themes including the impact of African Canadians on Canada's creative and tech landscape. Alongside Yonis Hassan, ED of Justice Fund, we underscored the significance of fostering healthy Africa-Canada relations and the transformative potential of diasporan philanthropy in driving tech and innovation in Africa."
