Joly’s ‘pragmatic diplomacy’ an understanding of the realities of the world, say some observers
Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly pitched a need to increasingly engage with countries that don’t share Canada’s values.
Ex-pat expectations
Why move to a new place if you’re not looking to engage with a new perspective? It’s the initial groundwork that’s tough, but the payoff can be that much better.
Senators raise concern for local staff at Canadian embassies amid Israel-Hamas war
‘The security posture of the mission is something we watch very carefully,’ says senior Global Affairs official Julie Sunday.
Canada charts formal course for CARICOM engagement
The Canada-CARICOM strategic partnership paves the way for annual meetings between foreign ministers and senior officials.
Caucus divisions on Israel-Hamas war show strain for Liberals, say insiders
Twenty-three Liberal MPs, including six parliamentary secretaries, signed on to a letter calling for the Canadian government to advocate for the a ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war.
Israeli-Palestinian conflict’s solution
A two-state solution is the only answer to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict: two independent states, Israel and Palestine living side by side.
Planned Foreign Affairs Committee study on Israel, Gaza, and the West Bank hangs in limbo
Some observers say the current moment is the wrong time for the Foreign Affairs Committee to engage in this work amid escalated tensions in the wake of Hamas’ Oct. 7 attack on Israel.
Slovak envoy trumpets new Canadian Embassy, downplays shift in Ukrainian support
In a wide-ranging interview, Slovak Ambassador to Canada Viera Grigová discusses military aid to Ukraine, Canada’s transformed mission in Bratislava, and NATO defence spending.
Diplomatic removals will stunt work of Canada’s High Commission in India: former envoy
India has argued that it is seeking ‘parity’ in calling for the withdrawal of around 40 Canadian diplomats.
Speaker Rota resigns after parliamentary ovation for Nazi veteran leaves international ‘black eye’ on Canada, say observers
A new Speaker of the House will be elected after Sept. 27, in the wake of Anthony Rota’s resignation amid the fallout from his invitation and recognition of a former member of an SS division in the House Chamber on Sept. 22.
