A dozen envoys collect awards for public diplomacy performance
The Ambassador of the Year awards returned for the first time since the early days of the pandemic.
Advocates call for feds to provide more detail on response to Uganda’s harsh new anti-LGBTQ law
‘Calling for the repeal of the law is baseline,’ says Conservative MP Melissa Lantsman, who wants to see a plan of action from the government.
Resuming Saudi ambassadorial link gives Canada increased access, chance to focus on trade and investment: experts
‘Some people view this as a reward, but it just isn’t,’ says former envoy Dennis Horak of restarting ambassadorial ties with Saudi Arabia.
G7 must adjust to the reality of a multipolar world
If, as Canadians, we want to make a serious contribution to a better world, rather than sounding like an echo for U.S. interests, our government could focus much more on working to restore a healthy and forward-looking multilateralism.
How Canada can foster deeper ties with African continent
The conviction that Africa could occupy a leading role in this century, not in terms of power, but in terms of importance, is spreading around the world. Canada must take note.
A place in the sun: diplomatically navigating a new normal
Over the last eight months, I have been on a journey of self-discovery as the accompanying spouse to a Canadian diplomat on posting.
Visa requirements not a solution to U.S. migrant concerns, says new Mexican envoy
In a wide-ranging interview, Mexican Ambassador Carlos Joaquín González talks American migrant concerns, tourism rebounds, energy disputes, and an upcoming Three Amigos summit.
Budget yet to be considered for Africa framework, as concern over ‘siloed’ approach mounts
‘This looks to me like, once again, we’re putting Africa on the backburner,’ says NDP MP Heather McPherson about the government’s delay in putting forward an African engagement plan.
India raises concerns over diplomatic security, wants Canadian missions ‘better secured’
India is the latest of a handful of countries to raise concerns about diplomatic protection in Canada.
Agriculture to be included in interim trade pact, says Indian envoy
High Commissioner Verma says India is eager to finalize an early stage trade deal, but isn’t proposing any timelines for completion.
