The document discusses Canada's contributions and commitments to achieving the Millennium Development Goals. While Canada has made some positive steps like increasing aid to Africa and passing legislation requiring aid to focus on poverty, it is still below benchmarks for international aid contributions relative to its economy. The document calls on Canadian citizens to hold their government accountable to do more, such as reaching the target of 0.7% of GDP on aid and improving aid quality and coordination, in order to help achieve the MDGs globally by their 2015 deadline.

1. Keeping the Millennium Promise Can Canadian citizens hold their Government to account? Montreal, 15 April 2009

7. MDG Progress - Poverty

8. MDG Progress - Education

9. MDG Progress – Child Health

11. But gap between rich and poor is growing

18. Can Canadian citizens hold their Government to account? Grassroots Media/ Public Awareness Policy Change

21. MDG People’s Forums and Policy Roundtables

23. October 16-18, 2009 Stand Up and Take Action