John Longhurst, Author at Canadian Affairs

Aid leaders voice alarm at Ottawa’s aid priorities

Linking aid assistance to Canada’s trade goals reduces aid effectiveness and increases costs, sources say

From ancient Rome to Hallmark aisles, here is the centuries-long evolution of Valentine’s Day

Ottawa’s new LIFT program will help aid organizations grow their funding, and will further the government’s goal of creating ‘pathways for trade’

In an exclusive interview, the secretary of state for international development talks department funding cuts, trade goals and AI

Israel has suspended 37 international aid organizations from distributing aid in Gaza; Oxfam-Quebec and otherCanadian groups react

Canada’s faith landscape is changing so quickly Statistics Canada is collecting data more frequently on Canadians’ religious affiliation

Religious organizations are urging Ottawa to consult them before redefining the limits of protected expression for religious groups

The Public Health Agency of Canada is trying to strengthen trust and improve engagement in communities with low vaccination rates

‘Too many charities aren’t transparent when it comes to their finances,’ says the head of Canada’s charity rating agency

Former CBC foreign correspondent Brian Stewart on witnessing suffering, finding solace in faith and the role of religion in reporting