“Canada is uniquely able to articulate and exemplify three critical underpinnings of a quality civil society—a commitment to pluralism, to meritocracy, and to a cosmopolitan ethic.” – His Highness the Aga Khan
The International Development and Humanitarian Assistance Civil Society Partnership Policy in part came out of guidance from His Highness the Aga Khan, and subsequent consultation with Aga Khan Foundation (and a select group of other such organizations).
Statement from last April (including reference to His Highness the Aga Khan):
http://www.international.gc.ca/media/dev/news-communiques/2014/04/17c.aspx?lang=eng
Announcement:
http://www.international.gc.ca/media/dev/news-communiques/2015/02/5a.aspx?lang=eng
Summary of consultations:
http://www.international.gc.ca/development-developpement/cs-Partnership-Policy.aspx?lang=eng
The actual Civil Society Partnership Policy:
http://www.international.gc.ca/development-developpement/cs-policy-politique-sc.aspx?lang=eng
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