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International assistance is a key component of Canada's foreign policy, but the work that Canada does to support developing countries can seem disconnected from the everyday lives of Canadians at home. To effectively bridge the gap between Canadians' experiences and issues happening thousands of kilometres away, Global Affairs Canada requires a solid understanding of how the Canadian public views international assistance and global issues. Global Affairs Canada would also benefit from knowing how the views of Canadians compare to those of people in other like-minded countries. This will enable Global Affairs Canada to make evidence-based decisions about how they frame communications messages, announcements, programs and policies"--Summary, page 4."