Chinese envoy says Beijing doesn’t need to change approach to next Canadian election, denying foreign interference charges
Plus, new Chinese Ambassador Wang Di says Beijing will take ‘resolute actions’ if Canada imposes tariffs on Chinese electric vehicle exports.
U.S. envoy David Cohen navigates unaccustomed hiatus from political arena as presidential vote looms
Anxiety over the future of the Canada-U.S. relationship is top of mind for Canadians with whom U.S. Ambassador David Cohen speaks in his travels across the country.
Deadly Hurricane Beryl a stark reminder of the need to confront climate change, says Saint Kitts and Nevis envoy
Canada should take an active role in advocating on behalf of vulnerable Caribbean nations in forums where they aren’t members, say current, former diplomats.
Diplomats and politicos celebrate Hungary’s EU presidency
The ambassador of Hungary hosted a pre-inaugural reception at the Ottawa Art Gallery on June 27.
Uncovering Emerald Isle links a posting highlight for departing Irish envoy
In a wide-ranging interview, outgoing Irish Ambassador Eamonn McKee talks about his time in Ottawa, Irish history in Canada, and an energized bilateral relationship.
Long-serving German envoy leaving post cheering ‘much stronger’ links with Canada amid global upheavals
‘I’ve had the pleasure to represent the country that I love in another country that I love,’ Sabine Sparwasser says ahead of her departure as Germany’s ambassador to Canada.
‘We are ready’: senior Uruguayan diplomat comes to Ottawa to spotlight CPTPP bid
Uruguayan deputy foreign minister Nicolás Albertoni says it’s time for CPTPP member countries to signal who is next in line for accession to the multilateral trade pact.
A moving experience
This June, hundreds of Canadian families at home and abroad are preparing to resettle during the annual diplomatic rotation season.
Indo-Pacific pledge for new Fiji mission not yet met as diplomatic footprint slowly grows
Fiji has added geopolitical importance as the U.S. and China compete for influence among Pacific Island states.
As Canada preps for U.S. election, parliamentarians bring Ukrainian pitch to Capitol Hill
Questions loom over the future of American support for Ukraine if former U.S. president Donald Trump returns to the White House.
