Ottawa downgrades long-delayed Africa policy despite criticism
For at least a year, the Liberals have promised an Africa strategy that would outline
“Regarding the Africa strategy, well, this is a term that was used by my colleague, Rob Oliphant. I would say it’s an Africa framework,” Joly said in a phone interview from Nairobi, Kenya.“The goal is to make sure that we answer the call that many of the African countries are making, to have access to more of Canada.
He added that he’s focused on making sure African governments are engaged, instead of getting hung up on the terminology _ despite others saying the wording makes a real difference.
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