Kate Higgins
Kate Higgins is the head of Cooperation Canada, an organization representing numerous Canadian non-profits engaged in international development and humanitarian assistance. She has been vocal about the catastrophic impact of the U.S. Agency for International Development's funding freeze on essential aid programs, emphasizing the urgent need for Canada to step in and fill the gaps left by this abrupt funding halt.
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Kate Higgins, chief executive officer of Cooperation Canada, emphasized the importance of international assistance in Canada's foreign policy.
Canadian aid cuts will bite deeply in global crisis zones, relief agencies say
Canada· 2025-11-05
Kate Higgins is the chief executive officer of Cooperation Canada, expressing disappointment over Africa's absence from the G7 agenda.
Africa largely sidelined at G7 summit, despite multiple wars and massive aid cutsCanada· 2025-06-17
Kate Higgins is the chief executive officer of Cooperation Canada, advocating for higher foreign aid spending.
Canadian aid agencies seeking boost in foreign aid after Liberal campaign largely ignored the issueCanada· 2025-05-01
Kate Higgins is the head of Cooperation Canada, which is concerned about the impact of USAID funding cuts.
Canadian aid workers warn ‘catastrophic’ USAID halt puts Ottawa’s projects in limboCanada· 2025-02-10
