Canada overlooking Africa in quest to diversify trade

Debt is eating up a growing portion of the continent’s revenue. And, when cuts to foreign aid happen at the same time as new tariffs are introduced, countries are walking a financial tightrope to pay it off. 
Mark Carney
By partnering with African countries, Prime Minister Mark Carney and Canada can help shape a more just, prosperous, and interconnected global economy, writes Elise Legault.

Back in 2003, U2 frontman and ONE co-founder Bono famously said, “I believe the world needs more Canada.” More than two decades and a trade war later, the sentiment still holds true. Although, now it’s just as accurate to say that Canada needs more of the world. 

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