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Elise Legault


Africa is a missing spot on globe-trotting Carney’s itinerary

Ottawa should publish an Africa strategy implementation plan, organize a prime minister-led trade mission to Africa, and establish dedicated financing to support Canada-Africa investment.

opinion | BY ELISE LEGAULT, ANTHONY SALLOUM | March 18, 2026

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. 

opinion | BY ELISE LEGAULT | June 19, 2025

All eyes on Canada as world gathers for AIDS 2022: will the prime minister measure up?