Global Trade-Related Issues
The issues covered here include poverty around the world, world hunger, economic democracy, debt, developmental issues, free trade and protectionism, the WTO and WTO protests, corporations, human rights, child labour and more.

Global Development
You can find links here to organizations and programs which help in developing countries, promoting development, educations, literacy, health care, etc.  Some examples are "Canadian Physicians for Aid and Relief", "Food First" and "Global Citizens for Change".

Global Edge
This web site offers country profiles with the emphasis on economics and statistics, business environment, history & politics, a glossary, etc.

A Glossary of Political Economy Terms
Brief and easy-to-understand definitions are provided.

Eldis Gateway to Development Information
The theme of the links provided on this web site is development throughout the globe, addressing the themes of globalization, poverty and employment, debt relief, aid, poverty, etc.

Free Trade Area of the Americas (FTAA)
Canada is one of the FTAA countries aiming to achieve democracy and free markets for goods in our entire hemisphere.  Information is also provided on the importance of trade and on the World Trade Organization (WTO).  

The International Monetary Fund
The IFM is an 184-member organization of countries established to promote international monetary co-operation, to foster economic growth and employment and to provide temporary financial assistance to countries to ease their balance of payments.  You can search by individual country on this web site, as well.

The World Bank Group
Find a wide range of data, information and statistics on the web site of the World Bank, which is one of the world's largest sources of development assistance.

Canadian Council on Social Development
Links to free statistics on Poverty, Welfare, Income and more.