Canada

Learn about Canada’s partnership with GPE.

Partner since
2007
GPE focal point
Board constituency
Pledge for 2021-2025 replenishment
CAD300,000,000
Total contributions to GPE
US$528,942,137

Canada and GPE

Canada is a longstanding partner of GPE, having joined the partnership in 2007. To date, Canada has contributed more than US$520 million to the GPE fund, making it the 11th largest donor to GPE.

At GPE’s 4th replenishment, Canada pledged CAD300,000,000 for 2021-2025. Canada’s contributions to GPE focus on girls’ education, a core priority for Canada in line with its feminist development policy.

Canada sits on GPE’s Finance and Risk Committee.

“Karina Gould, Minister of families, children and social development. Credit: Her Twitter account
Every child has the right to a quality education, no matter where they live. Canada’s investment of $300 million in the Global Partnership for Education will support girls' education and strengthen education systems for children worldwide.
Karina Gould
Minister of families, children and social development
June 2021
Last updated October 23, 2024