Global Report - Defending Activists and Journalists

Open Government Partnership 2019 Reference: https://www.opengovpartnership.org/policy-area/defending-journalists-and-activists-expression/ Without activists and journalists, open government is severely weakened. They serve as critical intermediaries, connecting public instituti…

Global Report - Freedom of Assembly

Open Government Partnership Peaceful assembly is a bedrock of democratic institutions. It allows people to bring attention to issues, demand change, and get answers from public officials. Without freedom of assembly, there are fewer channels between elections for people to use informat…

Global Report - Freedom of Association

Open Government Partnership Freedom of association is one of the rights-based pillars–along with freedom of expression, freedom of peaceful assembly, right to participate in the conduct of public affairs, freedom of movement, and access to information–that underpin civic space. Countries…

Open Government Partnership Global Report Volume 2

Open Government Partnership 2019 Reference: https://www.opengovpartnership.org/campaigns/global-report/ The Open Government Partnership was founded on two key principles: a race to the top to create policy solutions that work, and a spirit of collaboration that enables members t…

Open Government Partnership Global Report Volume 1

Open Government Partnership The unique mission of the Open Government Partnership (OGP)– is a simple, yet strategic way for civil society and reformers in governments to join forces, commit to reforms to open up government, and together ensure that our public institutions work for citize…

Canada's State of Trade 2019

Global Affairs Canada 2019 Reference: https://www.international.gc.ca/gac-amc/publications/economist-economiste/state_of_trade-commerce_international-2019.aspx?lang=eng This report provides a comprehensive summary of the main developments in Canada’s commercial activities during…

National Cyber Security Strategy

Public Safety Canada 2019 Reference: https://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/cnt/rsrcs/pblctns/ntnl-cbr-scrt-strtg/index-en.aspx As we embrace digital technologies for their tremendous benefits, we can open ourselves up to threats. Cyber security is the protection of digital information …

Elect Her: A Roadmap for Improving the Representation of Women in Canadian Politics

The Committee’s report provides possible solutions to the barriers women face when entering electoral politics. The recommendations included in the report are intended to provide guidance to the Government of Canada on measures that could be implemented to help improve the representation of women at all levels of electoral politics in Canada. The Committee’s recommendations are intended to: The Committee commends legislatures on their efforts to foster gender-sensitive and family-friendly political workplaces and looks forward to further initatives in this area. The Committee believes that the implementation of its recommendations by the Government of Canada and the consideration of its …