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Canada’s long-awaited Africa strategy is released, but no new funding - National | Globalnews.ca

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The strategy calls for an increased focus on trade and security co-operation with the African Union .

The document cites recent spending and investment pledges the government has made but offers no new money.

It lists five priorities, including human rights, working with African leaders in multilateral institutions, and sending more diplomats to the continent.

The strategy did not mention changes to how Canada issues visitor and student visas for Africans .