Always leave them wanting more: Fraser tops All Politics Poll as he looks to exit federal politics

The results of The Hill Times’ 2024 year-end poll are in. Liberal MP Sean Fraser scores a hat trick and takes the ‘Most Valuable Politician’ title for the second year in a row, while Tory Leader Pierre Poilievre divides respondents.
Pooling streams of kindness, and strengthening China-Canada co-operation

By working together in local communities and broader global initiatives, Canada and China can help tackle food insecurity.
Feds say Africa strategy ready ‘very soon,’ but no date offered

The wait for Canada’s long-anticipated strategy grows longer as African envoys lament Ottawa’s absence on the continent.
‘He’s let it go too long’: wait builds for a Poilievre visit south of the border

Whether as prime minister or as opposition leader, it’s important for Pierre Poilievre to be familiar with the incoming Trump administration, says former diplomat Deanna Horton.
Israel wants Hassan Diab to serve prison sentence in France but vows to stay out of any extradition request

‘We would like Hassan Diab to be extradited to France to serve his sentence, but we don’t interfere in that,’ says Israeli Ambassador Iddo Moed.
Open channel? GAC to launch diplomat dissent line

Few details about Global Affairs Canada’s plan and how the channel would work have been shared with the Professional Association of Foreign Service Officers, says the union’s president.
‘Permanent campaign’ of building Canadian links on Capitol Hill begins anew

Discussions are being had about a potential visit of U.S. Senators to Ottawa, says Liberal MP John McKay.
Advocates for Hassan Diab call on feds to declare extradition will not go ahead

Canada has refused to say whether France has requested that Hassan Diab be extradicted.
What can Ottawa expect when Trump ambassador Pete Hoekstra comes to town?

After helping Donald Trump flip Michigan to Republican red, Pete Hoekstra was one of the first ambassadors announced by the president-elect.
Spanish Embassy parties at the Westin
