‘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.
Canada needs to take strong stand against war crimes in Israel-Hamas conflict: aid group
Robert Mardini with the International Committee of the Red Cross says Canada can play a key role in the Israel-Hamas war by calling for adherence to international law.
Joly’s ‘pragmatic diplomacy’ an understanding of the realities of the world, say some observers
Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly pitched a need to increasingly engage with countries that don’t share Canada’s values.
Ex-pat expectations
Why move to a new place if you’re not looking to engage with a new perspective? It’s the initial groundwork that’s tough, but the payoff can be that much better.
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.
