Commitments
Require Finance Minister Consultation for Sanctions Identification
The Special Economic Measures Act will be amended to mandate consultation with the Minister of Finance prior to issuing orders or regulations identifying sanctioned persons.
Foreign AffairsAuthorize the Collection of Windfall Profits from Sanctioned Entities
The Special Economic Measures Act will be amended to allow the government to require financial institutions to report on and remit profits realized from property owned or controlled by sanctioned persons or foreign states.
Foreign AffairsReduce Board of Governors Size for the International Development Research Centre
Amendments to the International Development Research Centre Act will reduce the Board of Governors from 14 to 12 members, update quorum and citizenship requirements, and reduce governance expenses through fewer in-person meetings.
Foreign AffairsReduce development funding to global health programming and certain international financial institutions
Scales back Canada's financial contributions to global health initiatives and select international financial institutions to re-baseline the International Assistance Envelope to pre-COVID levels.
Foreign AffairsProvide $35 million for NATO's Ukraine Comprehensive Assistance Package
Repurposes $35 million in 2025-26 from a defunct Afghan National Army trust fund to support Ukraine's security institutions, deter Russian aggression, and enable interoperability with NATO.
Foreign AffairsEnhance Global Affairs Canada's trade agreement negotiation capacity
Provides $20 million over four years, starting in 2026-27, and $4.8 million ongoing, to increase GAC's capacity to negotiate and implement international trade and investment agreements.
Economy and TradeFund new trade missions and support for Canadian Chambers of Commerce in Europe
Allocates $8 million over four years, starting in 2026-27, and $2 million ongoing, to fund new trade missions and support Canadian Chambers of Commerce in Europe.
Economy and TradeEstablish a Strategic Exports Office at Global Affairs Canada
Creates a new office within Global Affairs Canada dedicated to curating international business opportunities and coordinating senior-level engagement to resolve trade barriers.
Economy and TradeDouble non-U.S. exports over the next decade
Establishes a 10-year target to double the value of Canadian exports to non-U.S. markets, projected to generate an additional $300 billion in trade.
Economy and TradeIncrease total business facilitated by Export Development Canada by $25 billion by 2030
Sets a target for Export Development Canada to increase the total business it facilitates by $25 billion by 2030 to expand exports in strategic sectors like critical minerals, clean tech, and defence.
Economy and TradeLaunch a Trade Diversification Strategy to open new export markets
The government will implement a strategy to build new global trade relationships, helping Canadian businesses access dynamic high-growth markets and reducing reliance on a single trading partner.
Economy and TradeAmend the Export and Import Permits Act to Restrict Trade for Security
Amends the Export and Import Permits Act to enable the government to restrict imports or exports in response to foreign actions that harm Canada or to secure supply chains.
Economy and TradeMandate Finance Minister Consultation Before Imposing Sanctions
Amends the Special Economic Measures Act to mandate consultation with the Minister of Finance before identifying persons under subsection 4(1) of the Act.
Foreign AffairsConsolidate embassy properties and co-locate offices with allies
Reduces Global Affairs Canada's real estate footprint by consolidating multiple embassy properties into fewer buildings and co-locating offices with allied nations.
Government ReformProvide funding for international crisis support in the Middle East and Africa
Allocate $190 million in 2024-2025 to support humanitarian efforts in ongoing crises in the Middle East, Yemen, Sudan, and the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Foreign AffairsStrengthen Relationships with Reliable Trading Partners and Allies
The government will enhance ties with reliable international trading partners and allies, leveraging Canada's resources and shared values to build secure global networks.
Foreign AffairsProtect Democratic Values, Pluralism, and the Rule of Law
The government pledges to defend fundamental democratic principles, pluralism, the rule of law, self-determination, and freedom in response to growing global threats and instability.
Democratic ReformPursue free trade agreements with MERCOSUR and ASEAN
Initiate negotiations for free trade agreements with the MERCOSUR (South American) and ASEAN (Southeast Asian) economic blocs.
Foreign AffairsExpand and pivot the CanExport program to diversify trade
Increase funding and alter the mandate of the CanExport program to prioritize market diversification away from the United States and maximize the use of agreements like CETA and CPTPP.
Economy and TradeIncrease funding for the LGBTQI+ International Assistance Program
Allocate additional financial resources to the LGBTQI+ International Assistance Program to support international human rights initiatives.
Foreign AffairsOpen a $25 billion export credit facility for Canadian businesses
Creates a massive new financing program designed to assist foreign countries in procuring Canadian goods and services, thereby supporting domestic businesses expanding into new international markets.
Economy and TradeRatify the High Seas Treaty
Commits the federal government to formally ratifying the UN High Seas Treaty (BBNJ Agreement), binding Canada to international frameworks for marine biodiversity conservation in areas beyond national jurisdiction.
Environment and ClimateWork to bring home Ukrainian children stolen by Russia
Engages in diplomatic and international efforts to secure the return of Ukrainian children abducted by Russia.
Foreign AffairsProtect supply management in trade negotiations with the U.S.
Refuses to negotiate on Canada's supply management system (dairy, poultry, eggs) in any upcoming trade talks with the United States.
Agriculture and FoodForge a Canada-Europe Arctic security cooperation agreement
Establishes a formal security cooperation agreement between Canada and Europe focused on the Arctic region.
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