\r\n\tDownload<\/a><\/p>\n Sign the letter here<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n The Right Honourable Mark Carney, P.C., M.P November 7, 2025<\/p>\n Dear Prime Minister and Minister Anand,<\/p>\n On behalf of the undersigned civil society and community-led organizations engaged in global health and international development, we take note of the following highlighted themes communicated in the Chair\u2019s Summary of the G7 Development Ministers\u2019 meeting in Washington, D.C. on October 17, 2025: the value of official development assistance; the centrality of domestic resources in funding basic services such as health and education; and the importance of mobilizing all sources of financing including in support of economic growth and sustainable development. Acknowledging that the Ministerial meeting was held on the margins of the Annual World Bank and IMF meetings, we are disappointed by the lack of progress to accelerate prior G7 commitments in response to the current global crisis in health equity and international development. We echo the Civil 7<\/a> in urging the G7 to revisit these issues and expand upon these crucial discussions during the upcoming G7 Foreign Ministers\u2019 Meeting on November 11-12, 2025.<\/p>\n In a year marked by unprecedented financial upheaval, uncertainty, escalating conflict, climate catastrophe, growing hostility towards science, and human suffering proliferating in countries and regions around the world, Canada\u2019s global health and human rights leadership on the international stage as G7 President is exceedingly pivotal. As a platform to advance domestic and global issues of critical significance, Canada\u2019s G7 Presidency is also an integral foreign policy arena where Canada has historically and successfully promoted and protected core Canadian values of equality, fairness, respect for human rights, social justice, inclusivity, peace and global solidarity, and cooperation through internationalism.<\/p>\n We know from the severe challenges posed by COVID-19 and other infectious diseases that global health is a global public good and that human wellbeing, sustainable development, global economic prosperity, and peace can only be achieved when societies are healthy and safe. We are gravely concerned by the recent retreat from international cooperation as well as rapidly dwindling official development assistance and global health investment despite their integral contribution to the aims of broader sustainable development and stability. Strong investment in health and community systems reinforces global health security and helps to keep everyone safe<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Development assistance and global health investments have contributed to an increase of more than ten years in global life expectancy since 2000<\/a>. These investments have driven a substantial reduction in child mortality, strengthened nutrition and sanitation standards, and supported major progress in healthcare, notably through broader access to antibiotics and vaccines. As an example of the momentous impact of global health investments, two decades of grants from the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria<\/a> (The Global Fund) in Ethiopia[1]<\/sup><\/a> have both dramatically improved health outcomes across the population and have led to significantly increased life expectancy, economic growth, and rapidly increasing exports. This has been happening despite the challenges the country has been experiencing in recent years including conflict, population displacement, food insecurity, and extreme weather events. More specifically:<\/p>\n The results and impact of such vital global health investments by Canada and other G7 are widely visible in low- and middle-income countries across the globe.<\/strong> This means greater and more equitable access to health care, improved population health outcomes, stronger health and community systems that are resilient against future pandemics, and greater domestic resources for basic services. The cumulative impact of these investments directly translates to new and stronger trading partners for Canada and other G7 countries. The message is clear: ensuring ongoing commitment to delivering robust levels of ODA and global health investments are strategic investments for everyone<\/strong>, building soft power, goodwill and influence which we can \u2013 and\u00a0 often do\u2013 use to leverage private sector investment and further the economic, social, and geopolitical interest of G7 countries.<\/p>\n We understand that both international and innovative financing mechanisms are vital for securing sustainable funding for global health. We support the Eighth Replenishment efforts of the Global Fund as a vital source of international funding that supports local leadership to combat infectious diseases, strengthens sustainable health and community systems, and as a proven model that has demonstrated effective partnerships for better global health security.<\/p>\n Recalling our avid commitments to the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals as well as to prior G7 commitments, initiatives, and outcomes documents, we urge Canada and all G7 leaders to ensure global health, local leadership, and international development are central to discussions at the upcoming G7 Foreign Ministers\u2019 Meeting in November. We are counting on the meeting outcomes to translate into transformative commitments that advance global health equity, human rights, and sustainable development.<\/p>\n CC: Deputy Minister and Personal Representative of the Prime Minister to the G7 (Sherpa), Cindy Termorshuizen Signed,<\/p>\n HIV Legal Network<\/p>\n HIV Legal Network<\/strong> Action against AIDS Germany<\/strong> Fundaci\u00f3n Hu\u00e9sped<\/strong> Japan CSO Network on Global Health<\/strong> Global Health Italian Network<\/strong> Global Health Advocates<\/strong> Canadian Organizations:<\/strong><\/p>\n Action Canada for Sexual Health and Rights<\/strong> AIDS Committee Newfoundland & Labrador<\/strong> Avenue B Harm Reduction Inc.<\/strong> BC-Centre for Excellence in HIV\/AIDS<\/strong> CAAN Communities, Alliances & Networks<\/strong> Canadian AIDS Society\/La Soci\u00e9t\u00e9 Canadienne du Sida<\/strong> Coalition des organismes communautaires qu\u00e9b\u00e9cois de lutte contre le sida (COCQ-SIDA)<\/strong> Global Fund Advocates Network (GFAN)<\/strong> Global Sentinels Movement<\/strong> Health Equity Alliance of Nova Scotia<\/strong> ONE<\/strong> Pacific AIDS Network (PAN)<\/strong> Partners In Health Canada<\/strong> Relief and Development Canada<\/strong> Results Canada<\/strong> Results Victoria<\/strong> Robin K Montgomery, Consulting<\/strong> Stephen Lewis Foundation<\/strong> Stop TB Canada<\/strong> TBPPM Learning Network, McGill University Health Center<\/strong> University of Toronto<\/strong> Action against AIDS Germany<\/strong> African Network of Civil Society Organizations (ANCSO)<\/strong> Afrihealth Optonet Association (AHOA)<\/strong> AIDS-Fondet<\/strong> Alliance for Public Health (APH)<\/strong> Ampath<\/strong> APCOM<\/strong> Association Burkinabe d’Action Communautaire ABAC\/ONG<\/strong> Association de Lutte Contre le Sida (ALCS)<\/strong> Association For Promotion Sustainable Development<\/strong> ATP-SOLIDARITY Blue Circle Diabetes Foundation BONELA (Botswana Network on Ethics Law & HIVAIDS) Caribbean Vulnerable Communities Center for Supporting Community Development Initiatives Christian Action for Development and Support Christ’s Victory Centre Community Based Organization Coalition PLUS Community Empowerment Organization Club des Amis Damien Dr Uzo Adirieje Foundation (DUZAFOUND) ECOM \u2014 Eurasian Coalition on Health, Rights, Gender and Sexual Diversity Empower India Fundaci\u00f3n Hu\u00e9sped Gestos – Soropositividade, Comunica\u00e7\u00e3o e G\u00eanero GFAN Africa Global Health Advocates Global Health Italian Network Grupo de Apoyo Este Amor Harm Reduction International Health GAP HIV i-Base ICHANGE Institute of Allergy and Clinical Immunology of Bangladesh (IACIB) IPPF Americas and the Caribbean ITPC Global Keeping Alive Societies Hope (KASH) Kenya Network Of People Who Use Drugs (KeNPUD) Key Populations Consortium of Kenya Korean Advocates for Global Health (KAGH) LHL International Tuberculosis Foundation Love To Help Organization Mainline Malawi Network of People living with HIV MPact Global National Forum for Human Rights YEMEN National Native American AIDS Prevention Center (NNAAPC) NeeyNest Princess of Africa Foundation Regional Online Platform VirusOFF Ringa Women Fighting AIDS Group Save HIV Funding Campaign SMLS Trust Society for Conservation and Sustainability of Energy and Environment in Nigeria (SOCSEEN) Southeast Asia Harm Reduction Association\u00a0 (AHRA) STOPAIDS Support on AIDS and Life Through Telephone Helpline (SALT) TB Alert India Treatment Action Group Unitaid Advocates Network WACI Health We Are TB Women Fighting AIDS in Kenya Women4GlobalFund Women Wake up (WOWAP) Wote Youth Development Projects CBO Yanaya Trust Zimbabwe Youth and Women for Change in Eswatini [1]<\/a> Impact and Return on Health Investment: Ethiopia. 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\nPrime Minister of Canada
\n<\/span>80 Wellington Street
\nOttawa, Ontario
\nK1A 0A2<\/p>\n\n
\nSecretary of State for International Development, Randeep Sarai<\/p>\n
\n(Canada)<\/p>\n
\n(Germany)<\/p>\n
\n(Argentina)<\/p>\n
\n(Japan)<\/p>\n
\n(Italy)<\/p>\n
\n(France)<\/p>\nOn behalf of the undersigned:<\/em><\/h5>\n
\nOttawa, Ontario<\/p>\n
\nSt. John’s, Newfoundland<\/p>\n
\nSaint John, New Brunswick<\/p>\n
\nVancouver, British Columbia<\/p>\n
\nFort Qu\u2019Appelle Saskatchewan<\/p>\n
\nOttawa, Ontario<\/p>\n
\nMontr\u00e9al, Qu\u00e9bec<\/p>\n
\nOttawa, Ontario<\/p>\n
\nOttawa, Ontario<\/p>\n
\nHalifax, Nova Scotia<\/p>\n
\nOttawa, Ontario<\/p>\n
\nVancouver, British Columbia<\/p>\n
\nToronto, Ontario<\/p>\n
\nCalgary, Alberta<\/p>\n
\nOttawa, Ontario<\/p>\n
\nVictoria, British Columbia<\/p>\n
\nOttawa, Ontario<\/p>\n
\nToronto, Ontario<\/p>\n
\nOttawa, Ontario<\/p>\n
\nMontreal, Quebec<\/p>\n
\nToronto, Ontario<\/p>\nInternational Organizations:<\/strong><\/h5>\n
\nBerlin, Germany<\/p>\n
\nAbuja, Nigeria<\/p>\n
\nAbuja, Nigeria<\/p>\n
\nCopenhagen, Denmark<\/p>\n
\nKyiv, Ukraine<\/p>\n
\nEldoret, Kenya<\/p>\n
\nBangkok, Thailand<\/p>\n
\nOuagadougou, Burkina Faso<\/p>\n
\nCasablanca, Morocco<\/p>\n
\nHansi, India<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>Nkwanta South Municipality, Ghana<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>Mumbai, India<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>Gaborone Botswana<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>Kingston, Jamaica<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>Ha Noi, Vietnam<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>South Sudan<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>Nairobi, Kenya<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>Pantin, France<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>Tamale, Ghana<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>Owerri, Nigeria<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>Tallinn, Estonia<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>Thoothukudi, India<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>Argentina<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>Recife, Brazil<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>Nairobi, Kenya<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>Paris, France<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>Rome, Italy<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>La Romana, Dominican Republic<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>Liverpool, United Kingdom<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>United States<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>London, United Kingdom<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>Abidjan, C\u00f4te d’Ivoire<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>Dhaka, Bangladesh<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>Mexico, Trinidad and Tobago<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>Johannesburg, South Africa<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>Kisumu, Kenya<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>Nairobi, Kenya<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>Nairobi, Kenya<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>Seoul, South Korea<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>Oslo, Norway<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>Kigali, Rwanda<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>Amsterdam, Netherlands<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>Lilongwe, Malawi<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>San Francisco, United States<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>Al-Hudaydah, Yemen<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>Washington DC, United States<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>Philippines<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>Bryanston, South Africa<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>Kyiv, Ukraine<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>Kisumu, Kenya<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>New York City, United States<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>Amalapuram, India<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>Owerri, Nigeria<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>Chiang Mai, Thailand<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>London, United Kingdom<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>Kampala, Uganda<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>Hyderbad, India<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>New York City, United States<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>Berlin, Germany<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>Cape Town, South Africa<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>New Jersey, United States<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>Nairobi, Kenya<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>Quito, Ecuador<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>Dodoma, Tanzania<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>Nairobi, Kenya<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>Ruwa, Zimbabwe<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>Manzini, Eswatini<\/p>\n