While the plan includes a GBA+ annex, its effectiveness in advancing gender equality will largely depend on political will around applying intersectional feminist approaches in its implementation.
For developing countries struggling under the heavy economic burden of COVID-19, climate financing is more critical than ever. Canada should deliver its fair share of post-2020 climate financing under the Paris Agreement, with a minimum annual commitment of $1.8 billion in bilateral climate finance. Fifty percent of climate finance should be allocated to adaptation, and should be provided as grants to avoid putting developing countries further in debt. Canada should expand its support for the effective participation of women, 2SLGBTQ+ peoples and youth in climate change negotiations and decision-making.
Canada’s approach to responsible business conduct abroad is weak and not aligned with its feminist foreign policy ambitions. International Trade Minister Mary Ng has failed to empower the Canadian Ombudsperson for Responsible Enterprise with legislated powers of investigation, as promised by her predecessor.
