Cuts at Global Affairs Canada marks an 'end of Pearson's dream,' report says | Page 8 | Unpublished
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Author: Matteo Cimellaro
Publication Date: April 20, 2026 - 04:00

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Cuts at Global Affairs Canada marks an 'end of Pearson's dream,' report says

April 20, 2026
Former prime minister Lester B. Pearson was a towering figure of Canadian foreign policy and a Nobel Peace Prize winner. But now cuts at Global Affairs Canada (GAC) risk departing from his vision of strong investments in international assistance and development, marking an "end of Pearson's dream," a new report says. Read More


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