Global Affairs Canada (GAC)

Global Affairs Canada (GAC) oversees Canada’s diplomatic and consular relations, advocates for Canada’s international trade, and heads Canada’s international development and humanitarian aid initiatives. GAC helps to implement Canada’s feminist development agenda through promoting gender equality, human rights, inclusion and respect for diversity, and inclusive governance. GAC is committed to supporting the priorities of the Canadian government such as preserving and strengthening international order, pursuing a progressive trade agenda, and fostering international development.