Canada

Learn about Canada’s partnership with GPE.

Partner since
2007
GPE focal point
Lissy Moskowitz
Board constituency
Donor 3
Pledge for 2026-2030 replenishment
CAD300,000,000
Total contributions to GPE
US$528,621,272

Canada and GPE

Canada is a longstanding partner of GPE, having joined the partnership in 2007. To date, Canada has contributed more than US$528 million to the GPE fund.

At GPE’s 5th replenishment, Canada pledged CAD 300 million for 2026-2030.

Canada sits on GPE’s Finance and Risk Committee.

“Randeep Sarai, Secretary of State (International Development)
We need to find new ways to bring partners and additional financing into that effort. GPE does exactly that: bringing diverse partners together to expand access to quality education, particularly for children facing the greatest barriers.
Randeep Sarai
Secretary of State, International Development
September 2026

In focus

How GPE donors are prioritizing gender equality in education

How GPE donors are prioritizing gender equality in education
GPE welcomes Christine Hogan, former Deputy Minister of environment and climate change of Canada, as incoming vice chair of the Board of Directors

GPE welcomes Christine Hogan, former Deputy Minister of environment and climate change of Canada, as incoming vice chair of the Board of Directors
G7 Parliamentarians unite for international education

G7 Parliamentarians unite for international education
GPE and Canada’s IDRC approve $88 million to extend Knowledge and Innovation Exchange (KIX)

GPE and Canada’s IDRC approve $88 million to extend Knowledge and Innovation Exchange (KIX)
GPE welcomes largest ever pledge from European Union and contributions from Canada and Switzerland

GPE welcomes largest ever pledge from European Union and contributions from Canada and Switzerland