Humanitarian delegation confident in security despite feds discouraging travel to Syria
Few non-cabinet Parliamentarians have travelled to conflict zones. Independent Senator Kim Pate received a ‘general recommendation’ against the delegation’s planned trip to Syria.
Is Canada ready for the potential return of a Trump administration?
‘There will be no excuse for surprise this time,’ says former Canadian diplomat Roy Norton of the potential return of a Trump presidency.
Silence overshadows Canada’s work on Cameroonian peace six months after rebuff
‘The silence has been problematic given how long it’s been,’ says researcher Chris Roberts of Canada’s work on the peace process in Cameroon, but others say the work is still alive.
Flower crowns and maypoles reign supreme at the Nordic Midsummer Festival
Nordic envoys hosted a backyard summer-solstice shindig at the Swedish ambassador’s residence on June 16.
One love, one lane: driving in Jamaica
Diplomatic licence plates don’t confer immunity from prosecution, nor do they magically give you the ability to drive like a local.
Trade and temporary migration top of new Colombian envoy’s agenda
In a wide-ranging interview, new Colombian Ambassador to Canada Carlos Morales talks increased trade, faster immigration processing, co-operation on the Venezuelan crisis, and his hopes for a Trudeau-Petro summit.
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.
