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SUMMARY:Moving the Needle: Reimagining Canada’s Development and Humanitarian Engagement
DESCRIPTION:This event has now passed. Watch the recording below: \n \nJoin us for the launch of the report: Moving the Needle: Reimagining Canada’s Development and Humanitarian Engagement!\n  \nCo-hosted by Aga Khan Foundation Canada and the Norman Paterson School of International Affairs (NPSIA) at Carleton University. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis event will be available in-person and online. Free to attend. \nIn a world marked by rising conflict\, fragile states\, and unprecedented humanitarian challenges\, Canada must rethink how it engages globally. How can we ensure that our foreign policy delivers real results\, advances peace and security\, and supports those most affected by crises? \nAt this event\, we launch the report: Moving the Needle: Reimagining Canada’s Development and Humanitarian Engagement. Drawing on insights from a dialogue series led by NPSIA\, the report provides a refreshed vision for Canada’s international engagement — one that’s rooted in clear purpose and principled action. From safeguarding civilians to supporting innovation\, peacebuilding\, and inclusive growth\, this is a roadmap to sharpen Canada’s global impact. \nJoin policymakers\, researchers\, and practitioners to explore how Canada can deliver meaningful\, sustained impact in fragile and conflict-affected contexts — and what it will take to translate bold ideas into action. \nRead the report summary here. \nThe event will be conducted in English. Light refreshments will be provided. \n  \nSpeakers:\nDr. Valerie Percival\, Associate Professor and Associate Director\, NPSIA\, Carleton University \nKate Higgins\, Chief Executive Officer\, Cooperation Canada \nTeddy Y. Samy\, Director and Professor of International Affairs\, NPSIA\, Carleton University \nChinelo Agom-Eze\, Ph.D.\, Senior Policy Advisor\, Canadian Foodgrains Bank \nRobert Greenhill\, Executive Chair\, Global Canada \nLouise Holt\, Former Director General\, Global Affairs Canada \nRead our speakers’ bios here. \n  \nRegister now!
URL:https://www.akfc.ca/event/moving-the-needle-reimagining-canadas-development-and-humanitarian-engagement/
LOCATION:Delegation of the Ismaili Imamat\, 199 Sussex Drive\, Ottawa\, ON\, K1N 1K6\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Global Reads: Everyday Habits for Transforming Systems
DESCRIPTION:This event has now passed. Watch the recording below: \n\nWe live in a time of complex\, interconnected challenges — where traditional solutions often fall short and real change demands new ways of thinking and acting.\nJoin AKFC for an evening of thought-provoking discussions about Everyday Habits for Transforming Systems: The Catalytic Power of Radical Engagement. This book is a powerful exploration of how everyday habits can spark transformation in the systems that shape our lives. \nIn this session\, celebrated author and systems change expert\, Adam Kahane will be joined by The Honourable Farah Mohamed\, to discuss how everyday practices of radical engagement can help us tackle today’s most urgent challenges. Together\, they will lead attendees in a dialogue on what it takes to shift entrenched systems by leaning into collaboration\, curiosity\, and resilience. \nIf you’re passionate about creating positive change\, working across differences\, and finding practical ways to transform complex challenges\, this event is for you. \nAdditional information for attendees:\n\nWhen you register\, please indicate your interest in attending in-person at the Delegation of the Ismaili Imamat or attending online (Zoom) by selecting the relevant ticket option.\nNetworking/Refreshments: In-person attendees are encouraged to participate in an informal networking session and enjoy refreshments after the event.\nPlease note that this event will be offered in English only.\n\nQuestions? Akfc.Events@akdn.org \nRegister here\nSpeakers\nAdam Kahane \nCo-Founder\, Reos Partners \nAdam Kahane is a Co-Founder of Reos Partners\, an international social enterprise that helps people move forward together on their most important and intractable issues. He is a leading organizer\, designer\, and facilitator of processes through which business\, government\, and civil society leaders can work together to address such challenges. He is a Member of the Order of Canada\, was named a “Social Innovator of the Year” by the Schwab Foundation for Social Entrepreneurship\, and is the author of Solving Tough Problems\, Power and Love\, Transformative Scenario Planning\, Collaborating with the Enemy\, Facilitating Breakthrough\, and Everyday Habits for Transforming Systems. \nThe Honourable Farah Mohamed \nSenator\, The Senate of Canada \nSenator Mohamed was appointed to the Senate in March 2025 following a 30 year career championing the economic advantage of investing in girls\, women\, and youth in Canada and globally. She is the former CEO of His Majesty King Charles III’s charity in Canada\, the former CEO of the Malala Fund\, and the founder of G(irls)20\, now called Fora. Farah came to Canada as a refuge from Uganda. She serves on several Boards and has been awarded with several medals and awards including the Meritorious Service Medal from the Governor General and an Honourary Doctorate in Laws from Western University.
URL:https://www.akfc.ca/event/global-reads-everyday-habits-for-transforming-systems/
LOCATION:Delegation of the Ismaili Imamat\, 199 Sussex Drive\, Ottawa\, ON\, K1N 1K6\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251113T160000
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SUMMARY:Global Reads - The Finest Hotel in Kabul
DESCRIPTION:Join Global Reads for books\, discussions\, and meaningful connections! This event will take place at the Global Centre for Pluralism. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin Aga Khan Foundation Canada and the Global Centre for Pluralism in-person for a special edition of Global Reads featuring acclaimed journalist and author Lyse Doucet\, in conversation about her new book\, The Finest Hotel in Kabul. \nDrawing on four decades as one of the BBC’s most trusted voices from conflict zones\, Lyse Doucet offers a deeply human portrait of Afghanistan’s complex history\, told through the lens of a once-grand hotel and the people whose lives intersect within it. \nIn this session\, Lyse will be joined by Meredith Preston McGhie\, Secretary General of the Global Centre for Pluralism\, for a conversation on the power of literature to build understanding and empathy across divides. Together\, they will reflect on storytelling as a means of connecting across cultures\, histories\, and identities — and what it reveals about our shared humanity. \nIf you are passionate about global affairs\, storytelling\, and the role of empathy in a divided world\, this event is for you. \nCopies of The Finest Hotel in Kabul will be available for purchase. \nThis event is in-person only\, and will take place at the Global Centre for Pluralism. \nPlease note that this event will be offered in English. \nQuestions? Akfc.Events@akdn.org \nRegister Today!\n  \nSpeakers\nLyse Doucet \nCanadian journalist\, British Broadcasting Corporation \nLyse Doucet is a Canadian journalist and the BBC’s Chief International Correspondent. In the course of a career spanning four decades\, she has reported from countries around the world and was based as a correspondent in Jerusalem\, Amman\, Islamabad\, Kabul\, and Abidjan. \nShe has led the BBC’s coverage of major events including the recent Iran-Israel war\, the US-led invasion of Afghanistan\, the Arab Spring\, and the Syrian Civil War. She received an OBE in the Queen’s Honours list in 2014\, and was admitted to the Order of Canada in 2019. Her latest awards in the U.S. include the 2024 Zenger Award for Press Freedom from the University of Arizona\, and the 2018 Trailblazer Award from Georgetown University. She was a recipient of the Columbia School of Journalism Award in 2016\, an Emmy in 2014 for her team’s reporting from Syria\, and Peabody Awards for her work from Syria and Afghanistan. In 2021\, she was nominated for a Peabody for her work as a writer and reporter on the BBC podcast Afghanistan: Documenting A Crucial Year. \nDoucet has twenty honorary doctorates from leading British and Canadian Universities. She has a Master’s degree in International Relations from the University of Toronto\, and a BA Hons. from Queen’s University in Kingston. She is also a senior fellow of Massey College of the University of Toronto. Doucet has been reporting on Afghanistan since 1988. She visits the Inter-Continental whenever she is in Kabul \nMeredith Preston McGhie \nSecretary General\, Global Centre for Pluralism \nIn her role as Secretary General for the Global Centre for Pluralism\, Meredith Preston McGhie provides strategic leadership for the Centre and represents the Centre as an ambassador of pluralism to develop strong relationships with community leaders\, governments\, civil society and other institutions. \nPrior to joining the Centre in October 2019\, Meredith devoted more than 20 years to addressing conflict and instability in Africa and Asia. From working with the Naga in Northeast India and indigenous communities on the Thai-Myanmar border\, to supporting UN efforts in Kosovo\, Northern Iraq and several African countries\, her work has straddled frontline negotiation\, policy and diplomacy. As Africa Regional Director with the Centre for Humanitarian Dialogue\, Meredith oversaw the HD Centre’s complex mediation and dialogue efforts in Nigeria\, Ethiopia\, Mozambique\, Sudan\, Somalia and South Sudan\, among other places. In the Kenyan National Dialogue and Reconciliation Process in 2007-08\, she advised the Panel of Eminent African Personalities led by the late Kofi Annan\, former Director of the Board of the Global Centre for Pluralism. \nShe has held positions with the United Nations in Sudan and South Sudan\, and worked across the region on conflict resolution and humanitarian response efforts. Meredith began her career supporting conflict resolution efforts of leaders in the Naga community of North East India and among Indigenous minorities in Myanmar with the Asia Indigenous Peoples Pact. She continuously contributes to policy discussions on peacemaking globally\, including teaching peace process design and speaking on pluralism and the power of peacemaking\, as highlighted in her recent TEDx talk.
URL:https://www.akfc.ca/event/global-reads-akfcs-book-club-x-gcp-november-edition/
LOCATION:Global Centre for Pluralism\, 330 Sussex Dr\, Ottawa\, ON\, K1N 0C7
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DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260203T163000
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SUMMARY:Advancing Climate Resilience:  Nature-based Solutions\, Partnerships\, and Knowledge
DESCRIPTION:This event has passed. Watch the recording below: \n \n\nJoin us for a full-day event bringing together climate and development practitioners for a day of learning\, exchange\, and dialogue.\n\n\n\n\nAs part of the36th International Development Week\, this event highlights this year’s theme\, Prosperity through Partnership\, and the role of collaboration in advancing climate and development action. \nEnglish and French interpretation will be provided. \nThis national knowledge-sharing event is hosted by Aga Khan Foundation Canada (AKFC)\, in partnership with Global Affairs Canada (GAC)\, as part of the Government of Canada’s Partnering for Climate initiative and the Nature and Climate Community of Practice. \nThroughout the day\, participants will engage in high-level panels\, interactive discussions\, and facilitated breakout sessions focused on advancing inclusive and effective climate change adaptation. \nPlease note: While in-person participation is reserved for registered Community of Practice members\, the virtual public audience is invited to observe and take part in key learning moments from the day. \n  \nSessions:\nMorning Session: Opportunities and challenges for nature-based finance and partnerships\nThe morning session will explore how nature-based solutions can be connected to carbon and nature revenue streams\, value chains\, blended finance\, and private-sector partnerships. Participants joining online will also take part in facilitated breakout discussions with other virtual attendees\, creating space for shared reflection\, exchange of perspectives\, and collaborative learning. \nAfternoon Session: Insights from Indigenous partnerships and knowledge sharing\nIn the afternoon\, programming will resume with a panel focused on Indigenous partnerships\, program design\, and governance in nature-based solutions. The day will also feature the formal launch of the Global Affairs Canada-funded report\, Working with Knowledge Holders to Advance Inclusive and Equitable Nature and Climate Initiatives. \nThe event offers a meaningful opportunity to engage with emerging ideas\, lessons learned\, and Indigenous approaches shaping inclusive and effective climate and nature initiatives. \n\n\n  \nRegister\n  \n\n\nQuestions? Contact akfc.events@akdn.org \nAKFC’s Speaker Series on Climate Change Resilience and Adaptation\nThis event is part of AKFC’s Speaker Series on Climate Change Resilience. The series aims to bring together practitioners\, advocates\, and others who share an interest in exploring and discussing how we may use the climate crisis as a catalyst for great leaps in addressing the complex challenges involved in confronting climate change in a manner that advances sustainable development\, well-being\, and resilient livelihoods for all.
URL:https://www.akfc.ca/event/advancing-climate-resilience-nature-based-solutions-partnerships-and-knowledge/
LOCATION:Zoom
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SUMMARY:Where Dreams Meet Real Opportunities: A Fireside Chat with Ziyaan Virji
DESCRIPTION:Discover how your dreams can meet real opportunities! Join us on February 3 for a fireside chat with Ziyaan Virji\, Founder of Leaders of Today. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat does it really take to turn an idea into impact? \nZiyaan Virji is a young social entrepreneur who turned a simple Google Sheet into Leaders of Today — a global platform helping tens of thousands of young people access scholarships\, fellowships\, and opportunities around the world. \nWhat started as a way for one youth to keep track of opportunities grew into a movement accessed over 3 million times\, now reaching 50\,000+ young leaders through a weekly newsletter and digital platform built by youth\, for youth. \nIn this conversation\, Ziyaan will share: \n\nHow he got started before he felt “ready”\n\n\nWhat actually worked (and what didn’t) along the way\n\n\nHow young people can turn their interests into real-world impact\n\n\nPractical advice for navigating opportunities in education\, leadership\, and social change\n\nWhether you’re curious about social entrepreneurship\, global issues\, or just figuring out your next step\, this session is designed to be honest\, interactive\, and grounded in real experience. \nThis event is virtual via Zoom.  \nPlease note that this event will be offered in English.  \nQuestions? akfc.education@akdn.org \nRegister Today!\n  \n\n\n\n\nFeatured Speaker\n\n\n\n\nZiyaan Virji\, Founder & CEO\, Leaders of Today  \nZiyaan is a 24-year-old award-winning social entrepreneur and speaker. At 15\, he founded For the Menstruator\, an initiative advancing menstrual equity that has reached over 25\,000 people across 10 countries. His work spans climate\, health\, and education\, collectively impacting more than half a million people worldwide. Ziyaan has spoken at TEDx and the United Nations and is a recipient of the Princess Diana Award.
URL:https://www.akfc.ca/event/where-dreams-meet-real-opportunities-a-fireside-chat-with-ziyaan-virji/
LOCATION:Zoom
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SUMMARY:From Testing to Transformation: SMO Innovation in Practice
DESCRIPTION:An interactive gathering where small and medium organizations share lessons from testing\, adapting\, and advancing innovation in practice.\n\n\n\n\nJoin us for an in-person\, interactive gathering celebrating the creativity\, resilience\, and impact of small and medium organizations (SMOs) in Canada’s international cooperation sector. \nEnglish\, French and Spanish interpretation will be provided. \nThis event\, co-hosted by Aga Khan Foundation Canada and the Fund for Innovation and Transformation (FIT)\, will spotlight real-world experiences from SMO innovators as they share lessons from testing\, adapting\, and advancing innovation in practice. \nThrough participatory dialogue and creative activities\, you will discover practical insights and inspiring examples of innovation in action while connecting with SMO leaders and peers across sectors\, fostering meaningful collaboration. The event provides a supportive platform where SMOs can speak confidently about innovation\, gender equality\, community collaboration\, and adaptation. It is designed as a pluralistic\, inclusive space that values dialogue\, relationship-building\, and shared learning. \nThis event is an opportunity to feel energized\, inspired\, and connected. Come ready to explore new ideas and celebrate the human side of innovation in Canada’s international cooperation ecosystem. \nQuestions? Contact akfc.events@akdn.org \nRegister\n  \n       
URL:https://www.akfc.ca/event/from-testing-to-transformation-smo-innovation-in-practice/
LOCATION:Delegation of the Ismaili Imamat\, 199 Sussex Drive\, Ottawa\, ON\, K1N 1K6\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Global Leadership Program Information Session 2026
DESCRIPTION:Curious about the Global Leadership Program? Join our virtual info session on May 4 to learn more and get your questions answered live. \n\n\n\n\nThis session will walk you through the application process\, program structure\, and what to expect from the immersive in-person residency in Ottawa. You’ll also learn more about alumni engagement opportunities and how the program continues beyond the residency. \nYou’ll hear directly from AKFC staff\, program facilitators\, and alumni\, who will share their experiences and insights. Bring your questions or submit them in advance when registering — we’ll answer them live. \nRegister\n  \nWant to explore more before the session? Visit our website to review program details\, FAQs\, and to start your application. \nGlobal Leadership Program application deadline: May 19 at 11:59 PM ET \nWe look forward to seeing you at the information session — and to welcoming the next cohort of leaders working toward a more peaceful\, prosperous\, and pluralist world. \nQuestions? Contact AKFC-GlobalLeadershipProgram@akdn.org
URL:https://www.akfc.ca/event/global-leadership-program-information-session-2026/
LOCATION:Zoom
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SUMMARY:Global Ivey Day: The Role of Canadian Leaders in the World
DESCRIPTION:Join us and the Ivey Business School\, Alumni Network: Ottawa Chapter on May 14 in Ottawa to explore ‘The Role of Canadian Leaders in the World’ as part of Global Ivey Day. \nThe evening will include featured conversation led by Khalil Z. Shariff\, CEO of Aga Khan Foundation Canada\, alongside reflections from Bryan Benjamin\, Executive Director of Ivey Executive Education. \nRegister\n  \nEvent Details:\n\nDate: Thursday\, May 14\, 2026\nLocation: Aga Khan Foundation Canada\, Delegation of the Ismaili Imamat\, 199 Sussex Dr\, Ottawa\, ON K1N 1K6 (Enter from Sussex or Boteler Street)\nCost: $40.00 person. Guests and non-alum are welcome.\nParking: No parking onsite. Please use street parking on Dalhousie\, Gilberte-Paquette or Bolton.\n\n  \nSchedule: \n\n5:30 p.m. – Reception. Food will be served (only non-alcoholic beverages will be served)\n6:30 p.m. – Keynote with Khalil Z. Shariff\n7:30 p.m. – Networking and tours of the building\n\n  \nGlobal Ivey Day \nGlobal Ivey Day is an annual worldwide celebration bringing together Ivey Business School alumni\, faculty\, and students to network\, reconnect\, and celebrate their shared community through local events. It showcases the global reach of Ivey alumni and includes activities like professional development\, thoughtful discussions and bringing people together.
URL:https://www.akfc.ca/event/global-ivey-day-the-role-of-canadian-leaders-in-the-world/
LOCATION:Delegation of the Ismaili Imamat\, 199 Sussex Drive\, Ottawa\, ON\, K1N 1K6\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Counting What Counts: Implementing Beyond GDP Metrics
DESCRIPTION:Join leading experts to explore how countries can put new approaches to measuring progress into practice.\n  \n\n\n\nThis event will be available in-person and online. Free to attend. \nAs countries prepare for the anticipated adoption of a UN Beyond GDP framework at the United Nations General Assembly in September 2026\, there is growing recognition that Gross Domestic Product (GDP) alone cannot capture the full picture of progress. While it remains an essential measure of economic activity\, it overlooks critical dimensions such as inequality\, environmental sustainability\, and well-being. \nThe recent report of the UN High-Level Expert Group (HLEG)\, Counting What Counts: A Compass of Progress for People and Planet\, marks a significant milestone. It is a practical\, globally applicable framework that complements GDP with a dashboard of indicators\, signalling a clear shift in the conversation. The framework is closely linked to key international processes\, including the Pact for the Future and the 2030 Agenda\, with implications for how countries design policies\, allocate resources\, and assess long-term development pathways. \nThis context creates a timely opportunity to translate global recommendations into practical applications by supporting countries in integrating Beyond GDP metrics into national policy\, planning\, and statistical systems. \nCo-hosted by Aga Khan Foundation Canada (AKFC)\, the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) and the International Development Research Centre (IDRC)\, this event builds on the ongoing work of IISD and IDRC to support countries in advancing practical\, policy-relevant approaches to measuring progress beyond GDP. \nPlease refer to the event registration page for further details. \nRegister\nWho should attend: \nPolicymakers\, statistical leaders\, and experts on practical pathways for implementing Beyond GDP metrics at the national level. \nAdditional information for attendees: \n\nWhen you register\, please indicate your interest in attending in-person at the Delegation of the Ismaili Imamat or attending online (Zoom) by selecting the relevant ticket option.\nNetworking/Refreshments: In-person attendees are encouraged to participate in an informal networking session and enjoy refreshments after the event.\nPlease note that this event will be offered in English only.\n\nQuestions? Contact akfc.events@akdn.org \n\n              
URL:https://www.akfc.ca/event/counting-what-counts-implementing-beyond-gdp-metrics/
LOCATION:Delegation of the Ismaili Imamat\, 199 Sussex Drive\, Ottawa\, ON\, K1N 1K6\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260924T130000
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SUMMARY:Mapping a Sustainable World
DESCRIPTION:Launching an interactive learning platform that brings our global connections to life.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis event will be available in-person and online. Free to attend. \nJoin Aga Khan Foundation Canada and Canadian Geographic for the public launch of A Sustainable World\, an innovative learning platform that brings our global connections to life. Discover how interactive maps\, real-world data\, and stories from around the world can illuminate the connections between global challenges\, from climate change and education to health and gender equality\, while showcasing how communities are responding with innovation and resilience. \nHear from youth and educators during a moderated fireside chat exploring innovative approaches to global citizenship education\, and how classrooms can inspire curiosity\, critical thinking\, and meaningful action in an interconnected world. \nThe afternoon will also feature interactive experiences that bring the themes of A Sustainable World to life\, offering opportunities to explore the platform firsthand and discover new ways to engage with stories\, data\, and global perspectives. \nAttendees can also experience Our Potential\, Our Purpose\, a travelling exhibition that shares inspiring stories of people and communities tackling complex challenges and helping build a more inclusive and sustainable future. \nA Sustainable World was developed by Aga Khan Foundation Canada and Canadian Geographic\, with support from the Government of Canada. It combines expertise in global development\, education\, geography\, and storytelling to bring our global connections to life \nThe full agenda and speaker lineup will be announced soon. \nAdditional information for attendees: \n\nAttendance Options: When registering\, please select whether you will attend in person at the Royal Canadian Geographical Society or online via Zoom by choosing the appropriate ticket type.\n\n\nNetworking Reception: In-person attendees are invited to stay after the program for an informal networking reception and light refreshments.\n\n\nPlease Note: This event will offer English and French interpretation.\n\n\nFree Registration: Attendance is free\, but advance registration is required.\n\nAccessibility: \nWe welcome all visitors and are committed to providing an inclusive\, accessible environment. Our building features a level\, step-free main entrance with automatic power doors. Accessible restrooms are located on every second floor\, and all levels are fully serviceable by our central elevator. Clearly marked accessible parking spaces are available near the front entrance\, and registered service animals are welcome throughout the facility. \nQuestions? Contact akfc.events@akdn.org \nRegister Today!
URL:https://www.akfc.ca/event/mapping-a-sustainable-world/
LOCATION:Royal Canadian Geographical Society\, 50 Sussex Drive\, Ottawa\, ON\, K1M 2K1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:AKFC Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260929T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260929T183000
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SUMMARY:Building Mutual Economic Partnerships
DESCRIPTION:Join us to explore Canada’s role in a shifting global economy.\n\n\n\nThis event will be available in-person and online. Free to attend. \n\nThe global economic landscape has accelerated efforts by governments around the world to strengthen economic resilience\, diversify partnerships\, and secure access to strategic markets and supply chains. Countries are reassessing long-standing assumptions about development\, trade\, economic security\, and international cooperation\, as reflected in the G7 leaders’ declaration of June 20261. At the same time\, many emerging economies are calling for partnerships that extend beyond traditional aid relationships to include trade\, investment\, innovation\, skills\, and technology collaboration. \nIn Canada\, these shifts have prompted renewed discussion about the role of international assistance within a broader economic\, trade\, and foreign policy agenda. Recent speeches and policy directions have emphasized the importance of building mutual economic partnerships that deliver sustainable development outcomes while also supporting Canada’s long-term trade\, investment\, workforce\, and supply chain interests\, including the goal of doubling non-US exports within the next decade. \nThis public event\, co-hosted by Aga Khan Foundation Canada and the International Development Research Centre (IDRC)\, will consider Canada’s role in building partnerships that respond to global challenges while creating opportunities for both Canada and its international partners. It will uncover how mutual economic partnerships can contribute to shared prosperity\, while examining the opportunities\, challenges\, and trade-offs associated with this evolving agenda. \n\n\n\nRegister\nAdditional information for attendees: \n\nWhen you register\, please indicate your interest in attending in-person at the Delegation of the Ismaili Imamat or attending online (Zoom) by selecting the relevant ticket option.\nNetworking/Refreshments: In-person attendees are encouraged to participate in an informal networking session and enjoy refreshments after the panels.\nPlease note that this event will offer English and French interpretation.\n\nQuestions? Contact akfc.events@akdn.org \n\n\n\nAbout the series \nShared Futures brings together leaders\, researchers\, policymakers\, and practitioners to examine the future of global cooperation and Canada’s role in an increasingly interconnected and rapidly changing world. This event marks the first public convening of the series. Learn more.  \n\n         
URL:https://www.akfc.ca/event/building-mutual-economic-partnerships/
LOCATION:Delegation of the Ismaili Imamat\, 199 Sussex Drive\, Ottawa\, ON\, K1N 1K6\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Goals for Tomorrow: A Canadian Showcase of Youth Innovation
DESCRIPTION:Join young changemakers from across Canada!\n\n\n\n\nRegister today to participate in Goals for Tomorrow: A Canadian Showcase of Youth Innovation. \nWhether you are passionate about climate action\, education\, health\, innovation\, community development\, or global citizenship\, this festival offers opportunities to learn\, connect\, and take action. \nDate: October 17\, 2026\nTime: 11:00 AM–7:00 PM EDT\nLocation: Virtual (Zoom) \n\n\nQuestions? Contact akfc.education@akdn.org \nRegister Today!
URL:https://www.akfc.ca/event/goals-for-tomorrow/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:AKFC Events
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