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Changing Canadian International Development by Malign Neglect

Oct. 8, 2013

It’s easy to save money and effort—don’t buy toothbrushes, toothpaste or dental floss, never take your kids to the dentist, don’t bother with fluoridation of municipal water supplies—and in a few years the kids won’t have teeth to worry about.

There is increasing evidence that a similar but stealthy malign neglect is affecting Canada’s contribution to international development, thanks to the Harper Government. Let’s look at the evidence.

On July 14, 2013, the Ottawa Citizen reported that CIDA would underspend ...

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