Why Canada’s deeper linkage of foreign aid with trade outcomes is raising concerns

Citynews | Aug. 12, 2026, 4 a.m. | Original
OTTAWA — Some in Canada's aid sector say they're growing more and more concerned by how closely the Carney government is tying foreign aid to its efforts to boost domestic economic growth.
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