CLAA pursues the development of a relationship between Canada and Latin America that is based on principles of democracy, self-determination and the defense of human rights through public engagement, education and lobbying, CLAA works to ensure that Canada has a positive effect on democracy in the hemisphere and that Canadians work with groups and individuals who share the goal and dream of a progressive and democratic Latin America.

OBJECTIVES

• To communicate with and distribute pro-democracy and progressive information to the Canadian public, civil society and decision-makers, in order to educate on issues that affect the development of the region.

• To work with members of the Latin American diaspora in Canada, as well as allies, around issues of democracy and human rights. 

• To engage different levels of government, for the purpose of pursuing a Canadian foreign policy and trade that is congruent with the development of progressive and democratic politics in Latin America.