Should the government increase or decrease foreign aid spending?

We are obligated to take care of each other globally. We should increase aid to those we affected with climate change or other western actions, like supporting or not speaking up against occupation. We need to decrease aid to anyone taking part in genocide. Zero aid should go to Zionism, lots of aid to Palistinians and climate refugee, and war refugees

Send supplies rather than funds and give to the organizations that help the community rather than the govt. Help more innocent victims.

Foreign aid should be increased if we are in a balanced budget and if aid is demonstrably effective.

Decrease, we should focus on the issues of drug addiction and homelessness we have in our own country

Continue to support with resources where they're needed, assuming we can spare them. Support financially as long as it doesn't put us further into debt.

Increase for countries that have no human rights violations by decreasing mindless spending in other global institutions

Drastically reduce as much as a full pause. Focus on Canadian issues. No money to countries with terrorist sympathies or human rights violations. Or countries that have not shown any improvement. Many countries have been endless money pits and the people there still live 80 years in the past.

Increase but with special regard to countries in the global south impacted by climate-induced catastrophes and disproportionately affected by climate-induced events

increase for countries facing genocide and attacks by the imperialist states! Decrease to fund wars and genocides!

The idea of aid is a fairy tale, it’s a chameleon way of money laundering and a lie on what’s being given, in certain cases obviously it’s needed but rather than giving aid to broken countries we need to prove opportunities to the people there and make investments in developing countries and make the profit at home.

Increase spending after reforming the aid process so as to avoid exploitation and dependence on ODA.

Increase, providing more aid to countries that need more help with human rights, but only after making sure Canada is safe

Stay the same but minimize bureaucratic costs and prioritize high impact projects (such as microloans to small businesses)

Decrease, but instead promote bonds to fund aid that induviduals can choose to spend their own money on

We should make sure the funds are being spend according to need. And cut spending if there is corruption with the money.

Current level of foreign spending should be maintained but only to those countries with little or no human rights violations

We can’t even improve the state of First Nation communities so why money goes outside of Canada to support other countries is beyond me.

I believe that it would be an amazing thing to increase the amount we send but we also need to remember the limits of canada

I do not believe we have the means to increase foreign aid spending at this time as for decreasing this could be plossible if the money that is being taken from the foreign aid is actully put back into the contry and helping with our own issues such as homelessness and hungry as we ourselves have seen a huge increase in use of food banks even when working two jobs. we need to focuse on our own issues before we can properly assist our foreign aids and foreign allies.

Western countries, especially colonial powers, have historically exploited countries in the Global South, extracting resources and benefiting from systems that disadvantaged local populations. In many cases, this exploitation is ongoing—through trade deals, corporate interests, and international policies that often maintain inequality. So, when foreign aid is sent to countries like the Congo or other resource-rich nations, it can sometimes feel disingenuous, like a Band-Aid solution to deeper, systemic problems caused by Western countries' historical and ongoing actions. It is impo…  Read morertant point to prioritize domestic services, such as healthcare and education, in Western countries. The lack of proper funding for essential services like healthcare in Canada or the U.S. often has less to do with the foreign aid budget and more to do with policy choices and government priorities. The government often chooses to direct funds elsewhere, such as military spending or tax cuts for corporations and the wealthy, rather than adequately investing in public services. The narrative that people push of not having enough money due to aid spending often seems like a distraction or a misdirection from the real issue: poor political will and a lack of prioritization for the welfare of ordinary citizens. What’s annoying is that this distraction often plays into racial or class narratives. People will point to foreign aid as a reason why services are underfunded, but , it doesn’t address the structural inequities that governments have historically ignored, nor does it acknowledge how racism, classism, and colonialism continue to play a role in shaping both domestic and foreign policies.

Stop funding violence/wars. Only provide aide for natural disasters, major accidents effecting the public (ie: walkerton), etc

We need to prioritize where foreign aid is being sent and ensuring the livelihoods of people globally who face oppression and violence. In most areas, this would mean a decrease, but in others it would be an increase

As long as there is even one hungry Canadian, foreign spending should be eliminated. Take care of our people first. Only when there are no homeless Canadians and no hungry Canadians should foreign aid be considered.

Increase, but only toward the purpose of creating a new system of relationships to decrease reliance on the American orbit.

Decrease or suspended foreign aid until we can ensure that every Canadian and First Nations live have an adequate living standard

They should commit to spending more money on circumstances in our own backyard. First Nations, homelessness, mental health etc issues before spending more money on other countries. Fix our countries issues. Continue to give foreign aid but also help our country. Find a balance.

Send supplies rather funding's, and only send them in circumstances such as natural disasters and to countries that are not doing so well.

I think that the government should only send foreign aid to countries that really needs it due to terrorism and/or natural disasters

Decrease until we reduce our national budget deficit, and Deng and to countries that harbor or promote terrorism.

Depends what aid is for. Case by case basis. Overall, should try to maintain or decrease if possible.

Decrease, focus on reducing our national budget deficit, still give some humanitarian aid to warring countries and to help poorer nations.

Canadian aid spending should prioritize security with regard to health and safety and fostering our global economy and be regulated so that it is not corporations who profit the most off of it. We should also not fund countries whose governments are committing human rights violations or that are destabilizing or exploiting other poorer countries.

I fully support giving humanitarian aid to other countries. But I think the current government or Canada sometimes or regulary forget about its own native citizens (First Nations specifically)

I say this because I myself am a indigenous resident of Canada (First Nation/Native/Canadian/Native American) and seems like the current and past goverment parties never address the issues surrounding First Nation communities.

I dont have clean water, and Trudeau said he would fix the problem back in 2015 and its 2023 and I still got to filter and boil my water before use.

Neither. However deny aid to countries that have human rights violation and/or harbor promote terrorism.

Stop spending for things of trivial importance

We should ultimately focus on solving our own domestic issues first before sending more money internationally.

Increase, but ensure we are funding our own agencies in Canada to support Canadians at the same level.

stop completely until we have no national debt

Eliminate foreign aid spending. Allow private donations only.

Decrease, and restrict what the government can spend it on

Decrease by using some of this money on Canadians in need of aid first.

Decrease by using some of this spending on Canadians in need of aid.

i dont even know what this means

Although we should altruistically help countries that require assistance, Canada needs to look hard to reduce the poverty and unemployment levels within our borders. When those citizens contribute to society and the GDP, and the standard of living is back up, we will have much more money that can be donated to other countries.

Same spending but only to countries with no human rights violations. If we have to shuffle, then do that

It highly depends on the situation and purpose. It should be decided by people or the members of parliament

Target aid more effectively to ensure funds go where they create real impact.

Encourage partnerships with Canadian businesses so aid leads to mutual economic benefits.

Increase oversight to reduce waste and corruption.

Shift focus toward sustainable development rather than just short-term relief.

This should be used strategically to build strong partnerships and trust with current and new potential allies. Of course if there is an event where we can help recover or prevent a giant tragedy then I support increasing foreign aid. But some of the programs are ridiculous.

Yes, but strategically. Countries that harbor or promote terrorism should have all funding cut. Others with human rights violations should be given funding with requirements and milestones to rectify or improve such situations.

I believe it should neither increase nor decrease; instead, it should stay the same. However, we should ensure it's going to the right places and people. For example, we should make sure our support to the DRC is going to its people instead of a warlord.

We need to support others who cannot support themselves because they are already under attack. We would want others to assist us if we were invaded.

Cut off countries that abuse it abnd/or human rights, full stop. Also deny it to wealthy countries. And finally, attach strings; usage time limits and strict purposing.l, or it gets rescinded.

Add foreign aid to individual people instead of the country and to poor countries example(African countries)

Completely remove Aid to Israel until at least such a time as they stop the aggression on Syria, Lebanon, Palestine and go back to 1967 borders and recognize the country of Palestine.

Decrease spending since the current spending on what we mask as “foreign aid” is only to secure economic or optical solidarity for neo imperialist forces in our country rather then a genuine willingness to help a needing nation.

I am satisfied with the current amount but we should be making sure the funds are not going to government's or organization's with human rights violations

Increase but only after we spend more to support citizens struggling with homelessness and the poor conditions of the natives

Decrease and focus on addressing issues in our communities such as poverty, homelessness, financial crisis, and food scarcity

Only with countries that are willing to spend on foreign nations as well for example NATO spending foreign aid with each other and other countries. If poorer countries when in a better situation don't spend as well we will decrease spending.

Give them enough that they can stand on there own, so you help them out a bit but not to much where you are sacrificing your own country massively, so you can also have allies and not be by yourself.

depends on the situiation but i feel we should improve our country before we start trying to fix everyone else's

Situation dependant. If we are in an okay state to lend a hand then I think we should. But I think we should put ourselves first.

Yes, but again it depends on how much we can afford to allocate. Economic stability holds priority over humanitarian crises in my eyes.

Send supples rather than funds, and send to organizations who set out to positively help their country rather than to organizations or the government that violate human rights laws.

Decrease or maintain where we are at, but also Canada should focus on helping both indigenous peoples living in bad conditions (i.e. give them clean drinking water), and help out Canadian citizens currently living on the streets.

We should increase the foreign aid spending on countries that do not have any human rights but also most specifically what Canada should do is focus on the indigenous people who are still living in bad conditions.

Increase, but Canada should be more careful with how it coordinates that spending so as to achieve better outcomes

Decrease for countries who harbor/promote terrorism, commit human rights violations. Spending should be more transparent

Eliminate until the debt is eliminated and only allow foreign aid spending in the form of building agriculture and industry and providing training completely with no expectation of getting it paid back. end all forms of monetary aid except in the case of liberation movements who fight against occupying forces that are not considered right wing or neo nazi extremist groups.

Decrease

Decrease considerably our foreign aid spending. You have 39+ million Canadians who depend on you to ensure their lives are worth living and contributing to Canada in a meaningful way.

Similar to the instructions one would receive while flying in a plane with family members. Make sure you put the oxygen mask on yourself first, before helping anyone else, even children. Because if you pass out before you finish helping them, you are both dead. I recognize my privilege in being born in a country free from war, but on average how much of that foreign aid actually reaches the people it is intended to help?

We have an incredible chunk of our population who cannot afford to buy a modest home. Help Canadians get back on their feet first. Then let them decide how they want to help people in need.

I think immigrants should stay in theyre own country and not use people for there green card to emotionally abuse others or mentally and physically abuse themselevs in ways, STAY AWAY

Decrease until the debt is eliminated and only give aid to liberation movements fighting foreign occupation or in the case of environmental disasters.

Increase, but only for countries that have no human rights, when we are in a strong financial position to afford it.

Canada should not only decrease the human aid spending on other countries, they should try to eliminate it fully because most of our foreign aid that is sent to other countries is not getting received or is being sold there. I was in Lebanon and I saw different foreign aid from all over the world being sold on the regular rather than helping people with it.

Decrease, until we are able to better help out own country. As our poor and homeless populations have increasing due to rising cost of living and nothing is being done with minimal supports

decrease, as our leaders tend to forget about us, the people, especially the indigenous peoples. I do agree with helping the people who need it, but we still need the support too.

Only if an allied country such as Britain, France, America and other European NATO countries. But only if the conflict is happening within that country.

depends, because Canada at the moment is supplying aid to Israel which i'm completely against, but with the right countries I think it should be increased.

I believe that while we should still provide humanitarian support, the gov. should focus on Canadian issues, like the lack of clean water for native communities

Increase, but only for countries not currently commiting human rights violations, war crimes, or violating Geneva conventions.

Decrease giving money to countries that harbor or promote terrorism, or ones that have lots of human rights violations that cannot be trusted. Give that money to ones that don't fit that criteria. Probably keep the overall amount of aid the same.

Foreign aid should not be given to UN organizations - UNRWA - which have/proven to foster hate, discrimination, and the normalization of antisemitism

satisfied with the current amount but it should be stopped if the country violates human rights audaciously.

it depends on how much their receiving because they could also give to the homeless or people that need it

Maintain foreign aid to countries that have been impacted by Canada's Colonial Legacy but allow locals to determine allocation and encourage community participation

Increase for countries that share our interests and values, and decrease/stop aid to countries that do not need the aid or don't share our values/are committing human rights violations

there is a good portion of this money being sent to somewhere else for goods, but why need it for stuff that doesn't effect us? completely dumb.

In a land of this, we wouldn't do anything as much as else to the world, besides of what is of important need to the local economy.

Maintain current levels while dramatically reducing any aid that goes to countries that do not support Western ideals. Specifically no countries that support terrorism, how's large terrorist bodies like Gaza, or treat women and orphans, or gay people, like garbage.

Not another nickle to any ally without independant evaluation regarding ANY human right violations committed & EVERY instance of civilian casualties. Suspended aid can be released if all has be done in good faith and if approved exoect uncompromising compliance accountability

Well mostly we will aid only the country which is getting attacked first. We will not help the country which attacked first, we will help out when there's a natural disaster.

Eliminate foreign aid altogether. If a govt has enough money to send out of country, is it only because either taxes are too high, funds are being misused, but most likely both.

Spend that money on helping our own citizens such as those caught in the drug epidemic, the homeless, or those struggling with debilitating mental illness or disease. Why does our government refuse to spend money on its own people but hand over millions (or even billions) to other countries that are dealing with problems. It’s absurd.

Decrease, and deny aid to countries that harbor and/or promote terrorism, commit crime against children and/or crime against humanity.

I am satisfied with the currrent amount but decrease aid to countries that harbor or promote terrorism

I think we should focus on our own foreign aid spending, how much we need to decrease/increase it, before we look into decreasing or increasing other foreign countries aids.

Same amount, but build procedures to ensure that the money is going to bettering the nations economy for all and prevent foreign aid spending going to government officials.

I think it should decrease a little because they should spend a lot of money to make sure that there are no more people who are addicted to drugs because they can be dangerius to children and other people

It should not be increased anymore, keep it at the same level and allow inflation to decrease the impact.