Through self-interest or disinterest, Canada has tarnished its reputation in Latin America, neglected Asia, and all but abandoned Africa.

[Laura Macdonald](http://www.themarknews.com/authors/1876-laura-macdonald) is a professor of Political Science and Political Economy at Carleton University.
[John Sinclair](http://www.themarknews.com/authors/1859-john-sinclair) is a development professional currently based in Indonesia.
Both are members of the [McLeod Group](http://www.mcleodgroup.ca).




