As a middle power nation, Canada assisted many foreign economies through finanacial aid. Canada weas a member of both the commonwealth and la Francophie. These are groups consisting of many countires, some that are a lot less industrialized but both are a forum to disccuss economic hardships faceing poor countires. The commonwealth countries containing canada, put the Columbo Plan into action in the middle of the 20th century. This is a local group which expreses the need for inter-govermental cooperations to strengthen the economic and social expansion of the participating countries in the asia-pacific region. The chief focus is of the organization is on the human resources development. Canasda contirbulated in particular theouih inviting exv=change students to study in canda and to send trained professionals to give technical assistance overseasds. Moreover Prime Minister Trudeau established the Canadaian International Development Agency (CIDA) in 1968 to assist in foreign aid programs. This directed and distributed the monetary aid to the countries in need. CIDA administers the aid through United Nations groups and Non Govermental Organizations.These contributions were a large factor for Canada in attaining their prestige as a middle power.
Canada Not only supports the economies of external countries but supported their own through major technological breakthroughs. Towns throughout Canada