Founded by His Highness the Aga Khan in partnership with the Government of Canada, the Global Centre for Pluralism is a new international research and education centre located in Ottawa. This annual report is submitted to Citizenship and Immigration Canada in partial fulfillment of reporting requirements under the 2006 Funding Agreement between the Centre and the Government of Canada. As well as summarizing key results in 2012, the report provides an update on Fund management and presents audited financial statements for the 2012 fiscal year.
Overall, the Global Centre for Pluralism made good progress toward its major priorities in 2012, its first fully operational year. It defined a strategic direction for 2013-15, expanded global awareness about its work, broadened its knowledge platforms, advanced planning for 330 Sussex Drive, and continued to develop its institutional infrastructure.