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.
Shaken, then stirred: wardrobe malfunctions during a natural disaster
When Andrew Elliott felt the earth move beneath his feet, it wasn’t just because of how great his new duds looked.
A lost opportunity for ‘pragmatic diplomacy’
Canada has flunked an early test by failing to attend as an observer a major meeting of states party to the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons last week.
‘Penny wise, pound foolish’: interparliamentary group chairs decry decision to reject funding boost
‘It is absolutely vital and critical that we continue to be able to be part of these very important international meetings,’ says Liberal MP and Canadian NATO Parliamentary Association chair Julie Dzerowicz.
Global Affairs missed target of having nearly half of Canadians back diplomatic efforts: department report
With a target of ‘at least’ 46 per cent, a recent internal GAC report suggests that 40 per cent of Canadians are satisfied with the country’s international engagement.
Advancing Canada-Japan co-operation for a free and open Indo-Pacific
I sincerely hope that further Canadian engagement in the Indo-Pacific region and the deepening of Canada-Japan co-operation will contribute to the betterment of the region and beyond.
Canada muted as Sudan humanitarian crisis mounts
Canada isn’t alone in being accused of ignoring the conflict in Sudan, as much of the world’s focus is pulled to the ongoing Israel-Hamas war.
Don’t ignore Russian threat amid Israel-Hamas war, urges visiting Finnish MP
The West’s support for Ukraine has shown some signs of fracture as Canada says support for Kyiv is at a ‘critical’ point.
Canadian funding for Haiti ‘just as good’ as boots on the ground, says Bahamian envoy
In a wide-ranging interview Bahamian High Commissioner V. Alfred Gray talks about the first Canada-CARICOM summit, hope for Haiti’s future, and the battle against climate change.
