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.
After 95 years, Canada and Japan turn the page on a new chapter

The Canadian and the Japanese people have had the wisdom and courage to overcome challenges and build a strong friendship since diplomatic relations were established in 1928.
Burgundy book no blessing at the border

Canada Border Services agents couldn’t care less when they see a diplomatic passport, and this antipathy to the issuing of one’s credentials should warm the hearts of every Canadian.