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International Development Minister Ahmed Hussen. The onus is on decision-makers to continue reminding Canadians—through both words and action—why international development matters, writes Julia Anderson. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Opinion

BY JULIA ANDERSON

February 2, 2024

I’ve lost count of the number of times I’ve been told that international development isn’t a "door-knocking-issue" in Canada.

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