Catherine Despatie

Canada’s role in advancing global reform Participation in and informal conversations regarding legislative bills Discussing arms embargo on Israel civil society delegation engaging on LGBTQIA+ rights International relations and development assistance LGBTQIA+ persecution and how Canada must act through diplomacy, funding, envoy pathways Canadian Foreign Policy in the Mesoamerica, the Caribbean and South America Investing in Women Peacebuilders to Address the Climate, Conflict, and Gender Nexu Responding to global economic crises: Canada’s role and responsibilities Engagement with Canadian foreign policy and international assistance across global regions International Development Week to urge stronger support for international development as a strategic pillar of Canada’s foreign policy. global debt crisis and Canada’s role as a bilateral lender and in global debt reform. participated in the Cooperation Canada Hill Day event advocate for Gender Justice, Ecological Justice, Indigenous Rights, Migrant Justice and climate justice Canada’s international trade policy and international development policy around the world Canada's international development policy with respect to immigration Canada policy in regard to Indigenous/Racialized people Concerns regarding climate Human Rights Concerns in the world Canada’s international trade policy and international development policy with respect in promoting a just peace in Palestine and Israel Encourage the Canadian government to meet its commitments to increase the international assistance envelop in budget in context of high food insecurity, increasing disasters due to impact of climate change, FIAP and advancing gender equality Canada's international development assistance and prioritize women-led grassroots organizations. labeling of Israeli settlement goods entering Canada; and support for exclusion of settlement products from Canada-Israeli Free Trade Agreement Canada’s international trade policy and international development policy with respect to mining in Africa in general terms. No discussion of any particular proposal, bill, program, regulation, policy or program. Canada's international trade policy and international development policy with respect to mining in El Salvedor and Guatemala

Corporate accountability and respect for the rights of mining affected communities in Latin America and the Caribbean, including the right to meaningful consultation and free, prior and informed consent of Indigenous Peoples Canada-Mexico Dialogue on Human Rights and Multilateral Affairs Canada-Ecuador Free Trade Agreement Operation CARIBBE, Canada's contribution to U.S.-led enhanced counter-narcotics operations in the Caribbean Sea and the eastern Pacific Ocean Voices at Risk: Canada's Guidelines on Supporting Human Rights Defenders Bill C-233, Act to Amend the Export and Import Permits Act Canadian government emergency humanitarian assistance to Cuba Canadian foreign policy response to US trade embargo against Cuba and coercive measures announced on January 29 against third parties who provide fuel directly or indirectly to Cuba

Arranging meetings and monitoring potential government policy initiatives with regards to mining and international trade.

The Anti-terrorism Act formerly known as Bill C-51. Bill C-22, the National Security and Intelligence Committee of Parliamentarians Act. Canada's policies with respect to domestic and international civil liberties, privacy and public security Promoting legal measures and regulations to ensure that Canadian resource extraction companies are legally accountable within Canada for international operations and activities. Overseas development assistance, with regard to quantity of support, thematic and geographic focus, and modalities of delivery. Obtain contributions, and report on assistance from Global Affairs Canada (Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada) for the delivery of development and humanitarian assistance for the following countries: Colombia, Peru, Guatemala, Mexico, Central America regional, Ghana, West Africa regional, Sudan (North, Africa regional, Great Lakes region of Africa, Bangladesh, India, Asia regional, Malaysia, Boarder regions of Burma and the Philippines. Inter Pares meets with various Canadian ambassadors to countries in which we have active programs to discuss Canada's international cooperation. Inter Pares is in the process of fulfilling various grants and contributions from Global Affairs Canada (Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada) and could take part in a competitive process for funding from the Partnership with Canadians Branch of Global Affairs Canada if Inter Pares' program fits the criteria of a competitive process. International Development (Inter Pares shares analysis on various facets of human rights, women's rights, economic justice, food sovereignty and migration globally). Ensuring Canada’s official development assistance place a priority on strengthening local food systems for poor and small rural households and communities in the South. Ensuring Canada maintain a strong presence promoting human rights domestically and in the South. Canadian assistance to Colombia, Peru, Guatemala, Mexico, El Salvador, Central America regional, Ghana, West Africa regional, Sudan (North), Africa Regional, Great Lakes region of Africa, Bangladesh, India, Asia regional, Malaysia, Border regions of Burma, the Philippines with respect to areas of focus and modalities of delivery. Canada’s position and climate change strategies with respect to mitigation and adaption in countries in the South. Canada's position and policies on religious and ethnic discrimination related to countries where Inter Pares works. Canada's position and policies on migration, and resettlement related to countries where Inter Pares works.

Funding for the operations of the National Adaptation Planning Global Network, which works with developing countries to advance adaptation planning and action to combat and mitigate climate change. Funding for the International Institute for Sustainable Development Experimental Lakes Area. The funding would support database maintenance, scientific research on climate change, plastics and pharmaceuticals, the creation of a new public engagement center, and the installation of solar power to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 330,000 kg/year at the Experimental Lakes Area.

Policies and programs related to gender equality and girls' rights in international development, humanitarian crises and foreign affairs Policies in regards to the foreign affairs for consideration of children rights in wars. Policies, programmes and funding issues related to Aboriginal Affairs, specifically in the areas of climate change and emergency response. International Development Assistance policies and funding across the development and humanitarian spectrum General policies, programmes and funding allocations related to Global Climate Justice