Commonwealth Secretariat

Purpose

This assessed contribution represents Canada’s long-term support to the Commonwealth Secretariat. The Commonwealth Secretariat uses these funds and other members’ funding, to achieve its mandate. The Secretariat's mandate includes: (1) supporting the Commonwealth as a corporate secretariat; (2) undertaking policy and advocacy work, notably supporting small and vulnerable states; and (3) providing technical and advisory services to member countries. The current Strategic Plan (2021 to 2025) orients the work of the Secretariat around four goals: (1) democracy and governance; (2) sustainable development; (3) resilience and climate action; and (4) small and other vulnerable states.