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The Commonwealth - Fast Facts

The Commonwealth is made up of 56 independent nations that work together to pursue common goals which promote democracy, equality, and sustainable development. Our combined population of 2.6 billion is a third of the global population.

The combined GDP is US$12.6 trillion in 2022.
Half of the top 20 global emerging cities are in the Commonwealth.
Seven of the top 10 countries in the Ibrahim Index of African Governance, which measures rule of law, human rights, participation, human development and sustainable economic opportunity, are Commonwealth members.
Seven of the top 10 countries for gender equality in Sub-Saharan Africa are Commonwealth countries, according to World Economic Forum's Global Gender Gap Report 2015.
Five of the best performing 15 countries in the Youth Development Index are Commonwealth members.
Since 1991, 12 Commonwealth member countries have moved to multi-party democracy from military or one-party rule.

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48th National Student Commonwealth Forum, "Sustainable Communities" May 2-8 postponed till May 2021.

Royal Commonwealth Society, Ottawa

Feb 12, 2020

48th National Student Commonwealth Forum, "Sustainable Communities" May 2-8 postponed till May 2021.

Since 1973, RCS Ottawa has run a week-long leadership program to engage and empower youth as "Global Citizens". Learn from subject matter experts and have a voice on current issues. Meet Commonwealth High Commissioners. Learn about diplomacy through a mock Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting hosted by Global Affairs Canada. Youth leadership in Action - Bold thinking, exploring common goals, and mobilizing people. Read more #Newsletter #leadership

Report Launch: faith responses to modern slavery

RCS Ottawa

Feb 9, 2020

Report Launch: faith responses to modern slavery

The report, 'Faith responses to modern slavery’ argues that there is no one ‘Christian response’ to modern slavery, the picture is complex. A mapping of anti-modern slavery organisations and parliamentary debates reveals that faith actors and faith-based organisations (FBOs) represent around 30% of analysed responses to modern slavery. Full Story #leadership #trade

RCS Ottawa

Oct 7, 2019

#WW1 East African soldiers and carriers

The @CWGC’s Nairobi African Memorial commemorates East African soldiers and carriers who died during #WW1 while serving with British forces throughout the campaigns against Germany’s colonial forces in East Africa. Learn more here: http://ow.ly/TC8y50wAGof #ToTheFourCorners Full Story #leadership #security

Nominations open for 2020 Commonwealth Youth Awards

RCS Ottawa

Sep 9, 2019

Nominations open for 2020 Commonwealth Youth Awards

Nominations have opened for the 2020 Commonwealth Youth Awards which will see winners awarded a cash grant to scale-up development work benefiting their communities. The Commonwealth Youth Awards recognise the exemplary work undertaken by young people across the 53 member countries. Regional winners will be invited to an awards ceremony in London on Commonwealth Day 2020. Full Story #leadership

Lieutenant-Governor Jocelyne Roy Vienneau has died

RCS Ottawa

Aug 12, 2019

Lieutenant-Governor Jocelyne Roy Vienneau has died

The Queen’s representative in New Brunswick, Lieutenant-Governor Jocelyne Roy Vienneau died this week after her battle with cancer. She was the first Acadian to hold the post & Parliament Hill’s flag will remain at half-mast until her funeral. #cdnpoli #cdncrown #nbpoli Full Story #leadership #women

#TuesdayMotivation, courtesy of Ifrah Faiz

@queenscomtrust

Jul 16, 2019

#TuesdayMotivation, courtesy of Ifrah Faiz

Ifrah's desire to defy stereotypes led her to pursue a career in the Pakistan Air Force and become the first female paratrooper for the GDP branch Full Story #leadership #women

@RoyalFamily

Jun 29, 2019

#HolyroodWeek2019 begins tomorrow!

#HolyroodWeek2019 begins tomorrow! The Queen will undertake a week-long programme of engagements, meeting Scots from across the country. Watch our video for more. Full Story #leadership #women

@commonwealthsec

Jun 29, 2019

#Commonwealth Symposium on Climate Finance

70 participants at the #Commonwealth Symposium on Climate Finance supported a proposal to scale the Commonwealth Climate Finance Access Hub (#CommonwealthCFAH) from 10 to 39 developing #smallstates. Hear from #Tuvalu Prime Minister Enele Sopoaga on the hub's importance Full Story #leadership

RCS Ottawa

Jun 20, 2019

Today is #ArmedForcesDay!

To all the men and women who make up the Armed Forces community, from currently serving troops to service families, veterans and reservists, cadets and charities: thank you. #SaluteOurForces Full Story #leadership #security

15 June 2019 Mahatma Gandhi Peace Council Free Public Lecture

Steve Desjardins, India Canada Friendship Circle

Jun 10, 2019

15 June 2019 Mahatma Gandhi Peace Council Free Public Lecture

It gives me great pleasure to invite you on behalf of Mahatma Gandhi Peace Council to a Public Lecture on Saturday, June 15, 2019 at 2:00 pm in Room 303 Patterson Hall, Carleton University. The Lecture entitled Jai Jagat will be delivered by Ms. Jill Carr-Harris of Ekta Parishad. Ms Carr-Harris will be speaking about a 10000 km March from New Delhi to Geneva that will take place over the period October 2, 2019 to September 26, 2020. The march will speak to poverty, discrimin

@queenscomtrust

Jun 8, 2019

The Queen's official birthday

Today we celebrate The Queen's official birthday. To mark the occasion, over 1,400 parading soldiers, horses and musicians come together in a remarkable display of pageantry. Join us in wishing Her Majesty, Patron of QCT, a very special day! #TroopingTheColour @RoyalFamily Full Story #women #leadership

@commonwealthsec

May 25, 2019

The Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth #Scholarships open

The Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth #Scholarships are now open for applications! Discover opportunities to study a Master’s in various subjects in these #Commonwealth countries: #Fiji #PapuaNewGuinea #SouthAfrica #Srilanka Full Story #women #leadership

@Canadian_Crown

Apr 26, 2019

#HappyBirthdayYourMajesty

Canada wishes a very Happy 93rd Birthday to our Queen! Elizabeth II became Queen of Canada in 1952 at age 25. #cdncrown #cdnpoli #cdnhist #HappyBirthdayYourMajesty Full Story #leadership #women

OTD, Canada’s Constitution proclamation was signed

@Canadian_Crown

Apr 20, 2019

OTD, Canada’s Constitution proclamation was signed

On this day in 1982, Canada’s Constitution proclamation was signed by The Queen of Canada, Elizabeth II, in Ottawa - patriating the Constitution and enacting the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. #cdnpoli #cdnhist #cdncrown Full Story #leadership #women

@queenscomtrust

Apr 20, 2019

WE Partnership

In 2018, The Queen’s Commonwealth Trust were proud to launch a partnership in the #UK and #Canada with @WEMovement, supporting projects developed by young people to enable them to deliver greater impact in their local communities. Full Story #leadership #youth #Commonwealth

@RoyalFamily

Apr 12, 2019

The Duke of Sussex officially opens the @OnSideYZ

Today The Duke of Sussex officially opens the @OnSideYZ in Barking and Dagenham Youth Zone – named by young people as ‘Future’, the new facility will provide 8-19 years olds and up to 25 for those with disabilities, a safe place to go after school and build skills. Full Story #leadership #youth

@Canadian_Crown

Apr 12, 2019

101st Anniversary of Vimy Ridge

Today in 1917, Canadians launched their attack on Vimy Ridge. In 2017, to mark the 100th Anniversary Prince William placed the last pair of boots at the Canadian National Vimy Memorial marking the 3598 Canadians who died at the Battle of Vimy Ridge. #cdncrown #cdnhist #cdnpoli Full Story #leadership #security #Commonwealth #youth

@commonwealthsec

Mar 24, 2019

#ConnectedCommonwealth

The #Commonwealth is one of the world’s oldest political association of states, compromising of 53 independent and equal sovereign states. Learn more about our history with our interactive timeline, available on our website http://thecommonwealth.org Full Story #leadership #Commonwealth #youth

@queenscomtrust

Mar 16, 2019

Today is #CommonwealthDay 🌍

We exist to champion, fund and connect leaders across the Commonwealth, so this year’s Connected Commonwealth theme ties in perfectly with our values. What does #ConnectedCommonwealth mean to you? Let us know in the comments! #TeamQCT #leadership

RCS Ottawa

Mar 16, 2019

#Commonwealth Projects

We want to send our love and wishes to all of the incredible projects we support across the #Commonwealth. You can read more about them we support here. Full Story #leadership

The Commonwealth - Fast Facts

The Commonwealth is made up of 56 independent nations that work together to pursue common goals which promote democracy, equality, and sustainable development. Our combined population of 2.6 billion is a third of the global population.

The combined GDP is US$12.6 trillion in 2022.

Half of the top 20 global emerging cities are in the Commonwealth.

Seven of the top 10 countries in the Ibrahim Index of African Governance, which measures rule of law, human rights, participation, human development and sustainable economic opportunity, are Commonwealth members.

Seven of the top 10 countries for gender equality in Sub-Saharan Africa are Commonwealth countries, according to World Economic Forum's Global Gender Gap Report 2015.

Five of the best performing 15 countries in the Youth Development Index are Commonwealth members.

Since 1991, 12 Commonwealth member countries have moved to multi-party democracy from military or one-party rule.

Learn More

Events Calendar (RCSO and Other)

(select an event for details and to register)

COMMONWEALTH - Insights, Inspiration, & Innovation