‘Shrinking’ political, practical capacity stunts Canada’s engagement in the Middle East, say experts
A GAC official told the House Foreign Affairs Committee in December that Canada’s Middle East strategy has ‘evolved to reflect Canada’s priorities in the region.’
Kosovo seeks Canadian support for NATO bid amid escalating Serbian tensions
‘It’s time for Canada to be more engaged in the region, more present in the region,’ says Kosovo’s Deputy Foreign Minister Liza Gashi.
Renewed ‘Team Canada’ effort in the U.S. needs to take advantage of parliamentary links on Capitol Hill, says former Grit MP Easter
‘Those personal relationships built up over time are extremely important and I don’t think are recognized enough by cabinet ministers,’ says Wayne Easter.
Jamaican a baby
The rather grey, and yet allegedly specific, set of rules that govern a life abroad for diplomats indicate that your offspring will not be granted foreign citizenship.
U.K. opens new three-storey commission steps from Canada’s foreign ministry
After more than 60 years in downtown Ottawa, the U.K. High Commission has moved its offices to 140 Sussex Dr.
Trudeau nears record high for political diplomatic appointments as Bennett goes to Denmark
Only Jean Chrétien and Pierre Trudeau appointed more of their cabinet ministers as ambassadors and high commissioners than Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has to date.
Japan grateful for Canada’s support in aftermath of earthquake: ambassador
Following the Jan. 1 earthquake that rocked the country, we received powerful and warm messages of sympathy and encouragement, which comfort the bereaved families of the victims and give courage to many Japanese people.
Wait for Africa plan brings questions over Canada’s commitment to continent
‘The longer this is delayed, the less chance that it is going to have any lingering impact,’ says the University of Calgary’s Chris W.J. Roberts.
Ever-changing geopolitical world increasingly pressing Canada’s consular efforts into action: former diplomats
‘We’re seeing longer, more destructive, more localized conflicts in the world. When that happens there’s always a Canadian in the mix,’ says former senior diplomat Patricia Fortier.
Political will and departmental culture change needed to reform foreign service, says Senate committee chair
The current fiscal constraints underpinning the federal government clash with a new report calling for a reinvestment in Canada’s foreign service.
