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We need to be ‘clear-eyed’ about Putin’s conflict with the West, says new German ambassador

  • In a wide-ranging interview, Tjorven Bellmann and Matthias Lüttenberg talk a new type of ambassadorial arrangement, the war in Ukraine, NATO co-operation, and allegations
FeatureBY NEIL MOSS | October 30, 2024
Matthias Lüttenberg, left, and Tjorven Bellmann are the third spousal ambassador pairing in the German foreign ministry. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

We need to be ‘clear-eyed’ about Putin’s conflict with the West, says new German ambassador

FeatureBY NEIL MOSS | October 30, 2024
  • In a wide-ranging interview, Tjorven Bellmann and Matthias Lüttenberg talk a new type of ambassadorial arrangement, the war in Ukraine, NATO co-operation, and allegations

We need to be ‘clear-eyed’ about Putin’s conflict with the West, says new German ambassador

FeatureBY NEIL MOSS | October 30, 2024
  • In a wide-ranging interview, Tjorven Bellmann and Matthias Lüttenberg talk a new type of ambassadorial arrangement, the war in Ukraine, NATO co-operation, and allegations
Matthias Lüttenberg, left, and Tjorven Bellmann are the third spousal ambassador pairing in the German foreign ministry. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

‘We’re nowhere near overcoming’ climate change issues, says Jamaican envoy in wake of Hurricane Beryl

  • Plus, Danish Ambassador Hanne Fugl Eskjær ends her posting.
FeatureBY NEIL MOSS | July 17, 2024
Jamaican Prime Minister Andrew Holness says the Caribbean takes the 'brunt of the impacts of climate change' while having 'miniscule' carbon emissions. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

‘We’re nowhere near overcoming’ climate change issues, says Jamaican envoy in wake of Hurricane Beryl

FeatureBY NEIL MOSS | July 17, 2024
  • Plus, Danish Ambassador Hanne Fugl Eskjær ends her posting.

‘We’re nowhere near overcoming’ climate change issues, says Jamaican envoy in wake of Hurricane Beryl

FeatureBY NEIL MOSS | July 17, 2024
  • Plus, Danish Ambassador Hanne Fugl Eskjær ends her posting.
Jamaican Prime Minister Andrew Holness says the Caribbean takes the 'brunt of the impacts of climate change' while having 'miniscule' carbon emissions. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

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
FeatureBY NEIL MOSS | July 10, 2024
U.S. Ambassador to Canada David Cohen says his forced separation from politics, along with missing his hometown of Philadelphia, are the hardest parts of his job. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

U.S. envoy David Cohen navigates unaccustomed hiatus from political arena as presidential vote looms  

FeatureBY NEIL MOSS | July 10, 2024
  • 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

U.S. envoy David Cohen navigates unaccustomed hiatus from political arena as presidential vote looms  

FeatureBY NEIL MOSS | July 10, 2024
  • 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
U.S. Ambassador to Canada David Cohen says his forced separation from politics, along with missing his hometown of Philadelphia, are the hardest parts of his job. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

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.
FeatureBY NEIL MOSS | July 3, 2024
When he wraps up his Canadian posting in August, Ambassador Eamonn McKee will be heading back to Dublin to become Ireland's chief of protocol. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

Uncovering Emerald Isle links a posting highlight for departing Irish envoy

FeatureBY NEIL MOSS | July 3, 2024
  • 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.

Uncovering Emerald Isle links a posting highlight for departing Irish envoy

FeatureBY NEIL MOSS | July 3, 2024
  • 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.
When he wraps up his Canadian posting in August, Ambassador Eamonn McKee will be heading back to Dublin to become Ireland's chief of protocol. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

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
FeatureBY NEIL MOSS | June 26, 2024
German Ambassador to Canada Sabine Sparwasser previously served as consul general in Toronto from 2009 to 2013, and chargé d’affaires and deputy head of mission in Ottawa from 2003 to 2006. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Long-serving German envoy leaving post cheering ‘much stronger’ links with Canada amid global upheavals

FeatureBY NEIL MOSS | June 26, 2024
  • '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

Long-serving German envoy leaving post cheering ‘much stronger’ links with Canada amid global upheavals

FeatureBY NEIL MOSS | June 26, 2024
  • '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
German Ambassador to Canada Sabine Sparwasser previously served as consul general in Toronto from 2009 to 2013, and chargé d’affaires and deputy head of mission in Ottawa from 2003 to 2006. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

‘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
FeatureBY NEIL MOSS | June 19, 2024
Uruguayan deputy foreign minister Nicolás Albertoni was in Ottawa last week to meet with Canadian officials and parliamentarians. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

‘We are ready’: senior Uruguayan diplomat comes to Ottawa to spotlight CPTPP bid

FeatureBY NEIL MOSS | June 19, 2024
  • 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

‘We are ready’: senior Uruguayan diplomat comes to Ottawa to spotlight CPTPP bid

FeatureBY NEIL MOSS | June 19, 2024
  • 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
Uruguayan deputy foreign minister Nicolás Albertoni was in Ottawa last week to meet with Canadian officials and parliamentarians. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

New Saint Kitts and Nevis envoy wants to see Canada-CARICOM trade talks relaunched

  • In a wide-ranging interview, Saint Kitts and Nevis High Commissioner Samuel Berridge talks Canada-Caribbean trade, sustainable development, and visa-free travel to Canada.
FeatureBY NEIL MOSS | March 20, 2024
Saint Kitts and Nevis High Commissioner Samuel Berridge says he's hoping to see Toronto's Caribana festival replicated throughout Canada. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

New Saint Kitts and Nevis envoy wants to see Canada-CARICOM trade talks relaunched

FeatureBY NEIL MOSS | March 20, 2024
  • In a wide-ranging interview, Saint Kitts and Nevis High Commissioner Samuel Berridge talks Canada-Caribbean trade, sustainable development, and visa-free travel to Canada.

New Saint Kitts and Nevis envoy wants to see Canada-CARICOM trade talks relaunched

FeatureBY NEIL MOSS | March 20, 2024
  • In a wide-ranging interview, Saint Kitts and Nevis High Commissioner Samuel Berridge talks Canada-Caribbean trade, sustainable development, and visa-free travel to Canada.
Saint Kitts and Nevis High Commissioner Samuel Berridge says he's hoping to see Toronto's Caribana festival replicated throughout Canada. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

New Peruvian envoy hopes for increased Canadian engagement in Latin America

  • In a wide-ranging interview, new Peruvian Ambassador Manuel Gerardo Talavera Espinar talks Canada's place in the Americas, its burdensome visa regime, and trade.
FeatureBY NEIL MOSS | February 28, 2024
Manuel Gerardo Talavera Espinar has had previous ambassadorial postings in Mexico and Singapore. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

New Peruvian envoy hopes for increased Canadian engagement in Latin America

FeatureBY NEIL MOSS | February 28, 2024
  • In a wide-ranging interview, new Peruvian Ambassador Manuel Gerardo Talavera Espinar talks Canada's place in the Americas, its burdensome visa regime, and trade.

New Peruvian envoy hopes for increased Canadian engagement in Latin America

FeatureBY NEIL MOSS | February 28, 2024
  • In a wide-ranging interview, new Peruvian Ambassador Manuel Gerardo Talavera Espinar talks Canada's place in the Americas, its burdensome visa regime, and trade.
Manuel Gerardo Talavera Espinar has had previous ambassadorial postings in Mexico and Singapore. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

‘We want Canada to be on the ground’: Cypriot envoy calls for Ottawa to reopen high commission

  • Canada has been without an embassy in Cyprus since 1970, and is the only G7 country without a diplomatic presence on the island nation.
FeatureBY NEIL MOSS | February 21, 2024
Cypriot High Commissioner Giorgos Ioannides says that when his country opened its mission in Ottawa in 2015, there was an expectation and hope that 'down the road' Canada would follow suit in Cyprus. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

‘We want Canada to be on the ground’: Cypriot envoy calls for Ottawa to reopen high commission

FeatureBY NEIL MOSS | February 21, 2024
  • Canada has been without an embassy in Cyprus since 1970, and is the only G7 country without a diplomatic presence on the island nation.

‘We want Canada to be on the ground’: Cypriot envoy calls for Ottawa to reopen high commission

FeatureBY NEIL MOSS | February 21, 2024
  • Canada has been without an embassy in Cyprus since 1970, and is the only G7 country without a diplomatic presence on the island nation.
Cypriot High Commissioner Giorgos Ioannides says that when his country opened its mission in Ottawa in 2015, there was an expectation and hope that 'down the road' Canada would follow suit in Cyprus. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

‘I think they can do it again’: Taiwanese rep cautions against persistent China interference

  • In a wide-ranging interview, Taiwanese envoy Harry Ho-jen Tseng talks foreign interference, Chinese retaliation since Taiwan's presidential election, and trade with Canada.
FeatureBY NEIL MOSS | February 14, 2024
Taiwanese envoy Harry Ho-jen Tseng says his country's recent election didn't produce a result that China wanted to see, leading to retaliation. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

‘I think they can do it again’: Taiwanese rep cautions against persistent China interference

FeatureBY NEIL MOSS | February 14, 2024
  • In a wide-ranging interview, Taiwanese envoy Harry Ho-jen Tseng talks foreign interference, Chinese retaliation since Taiwan's presidential election, and trade with Canada.

‘I think they can do it again’: Taiwanese rep cautions against persistent China interference

FeatureBY NEIL MOSS | February 14, 2024
  • In a wide-ranging interview, Taiwanese envoy Harry Ho-jen Tseng talks foreign interference, Chinese retaliation since Taiwan's presidential election, and trade with Canada.
Taiwanese envoy Harry Ho-jen Tseng says his country's recent election didn't produce a result that China wanted to see, leading to retaliation. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

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
FeatureBY NEIL MOSS | November 8, 2023
Bahamian High Commissioner V. Alfred Gray led the Bahamas on the second day of the Canada-CARICOM summit following the departure from Canada of Prime Minister Philip Davis. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

Canadian funding for Haiti ‘just as good’ as boots on the ground, says Bahamian envoy

FeatureBY NEIL MOSS | November 8, 2023
  • 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

Canadian funding for Haiti ‘just as good’ as boots on the ground, says Bahamian envoy

FeatureBY NEIL MOSS | November 8, 2023
  • 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
Bahamian High Commissioner V. Alfred Gray led the Bahamas on the second day of the Canada-CARICOM summit following the departure from Canada of Prime Minister Philip Davis. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

Slovak envoy trumpets new Canadian Embassy, downplays shift in Ukrainian support

  • In a wide-ranging interview, Slovak Ambassador to Canada Viera Grigová discusses military aid to Ukraine, Canada's transformed mission in Bratislava, and NATO defence spending.
FeatureBY NEIL MOSS | October 18, 2023
Slovak Ambassador Viera Grigová officially started her first head of mission posting in Ottawa in September. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Slovak envoy trumpets new Canadian Embassy, downplays shift in Ukrainian support

FeatureBY NEIL MOSS | October 18, 2023
  • In a wide-ranging interview, Slovak Ambassador to Canada Viera Grigová discusses military aid to Ukraine, Canada's transformed mission in Bratislava, and NATO defence spending.

Slovak envoy trumpets new Canadian Embassy, downplays shift in Ukrainian support

FeatureBY NEIL MOSS | October 18, 2023
  • In a wide-ranging interview, Slovak Ambassador to Canada Viera Grigová discusses military aid to Ukraine, Canada's transformed mission in Bratislava, and NATO defence spending.
Slovak Ambassador Viera Grigová officially started her first head of mission posting in Ottawa in September. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

‘Ambassador to the ambassadors’ leaves post after navigating diplomatic upheaval

  • From state visits to monarch's funerals to 'bicycle diplomacy,' outgoing chief of protocol Stewart Wheeler reflects on four and half years on diplomacy's front
FeatureBY NEIL MOSS | August 30, 2023
Stewart Wheeler, centre, welcomes U.S. President Joe Biden, left, and First Lady Jill Biden to Ottawa on March 23. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

‘Ambassador to the ambassadors’ leaves post after navigating diplomatic upheaval

FeatureBY NEIL MOSS | August 30, 2023
  • From state visits to monarch's funerals to 'bicycle diplomacy,' outgoing chief of protocol Stewart Wheeler reflects on four and half years on diplomacy's front

‘Ambassador to the ambassadors’ leaves post after navigating diplomatic upheaval

FeatureBY NEIL MOSS | August 30, 2023
  • From state visits to monarch's funerals to 'bicycle diplomacy,' outgoing chief of protocol Stewart Wheeler reflects on four and half years on diplomacy's front
Stewart Wheeler, centre, welcomes U.S. President Joe Biden, left, and First Lady Jill Biden to Ottawa on March 23. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

U.S. envoy trumpets ‘real recovery’ of trust in southern neighbour

  • Thousands of guests descended on David Cohen's residence for Independence Day celebrations bringing together Philadelphia with Ottawa.
FeatureBY NEIL MOSS | July 10, 2023
U.S. Ambassador to Canada David Cohen, pictured outside his Lornado residence on July 4, says Canada's trust in his country has returned. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

U.S. envoy trumpets ‘real recovery’ of trust in southern neighbour

FeatureBY NEIL MOSS | July 10, 2023
  • Thousands of guests descended on David Cohen's residence for Independence Day celebrations bringing together Philadelphia with Ottawa.

U.S. envoy trumpets ‘real recovery’ of trust in southern neighbour

FeatureBY NEIL MOSS | July 10, 2023
  • Thousands of guests descended on David Cohen's residence for Independence Day celebrations bringing together Philadelphia with Ottawa.
U.S. Ambassador to Canada David Cohen, pictured outside his Lornado residence on July 4, says Canada's trust in his country has returned. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Trade and temporary migration top of new Colombian envoy’s agenda

  • In a wide-ranging interview, new Colombian Ambassador to Canada Carlos Morales talks increased trade, faster immigration processing, co-operation on the Venezuelan crisis, and his
FeatureBY NEIL MOSS | June 14, 2023
Colombian Ambassador to Canada Carlos Morales has previously served as his country's top diplomat to Israel, and as chief of staff to the foreign affairs minister. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Trade and temporary migration top of new Colombian envoy’s agenda

FeatureBY NEIL MOSS | June 14, 2023
  • In a wide-ranging interview, new Colombian Ambassador to Canada Carlos Morales talks increased trade, faster immigration processing, co-operation on the Venezuelan crisis, and his

Trade and temporary migration top of new Colombian envoy’s agenda

FeatureBY NEIL MOSS | June 14, 2023
  • In a wide-ranging interview, new Colombian Ambassador to Canada Carlos Morales talks increased trade, faster immigration processing, co-operation on the Venezuelan crisis, and his
Colombian Ambassador to Canada Carlos Morales has previously served as his country's top diplomat to Israel, and as chief of staff to the foreign affairs minister. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

A dozen envoys collect awards for public diplomacy performance

  • The Ambassador of the Year awards returned for the first time since the early days of the pandemic.
FeatureBY NEIL MOSS | June 7, 2023
Winning envoys and civil society figures at the 4th annual Canada's Ambassadors of the Year Awards on June 2. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

A dozen envoys collect awards for public diplomacy performance

FeatureBY NEIL MOSS | June 7, 2023
  • The Ambassador of the Year awards returned for the first time since the early days of the pandemic.

A dozen envoys collect awards for public diplomacy performance

FeatureBY NEIL MOSS | June 7, 2023
  • The Ambassador of the Year awards returned for the first time since the early days of the pandemic.
Winning envoys and civil society figures at the 4th annual Canada's Ambassadors of the Year Awards on June 2. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

Visa requirements not a solution to U.S. migrant concerns, says new Mexican envoy

  • In a wide-ranging interview, Mexican Ambassador Carlos Joaquín González talks American migrant concerns, tourism rebounds, energy disputes, and an upcoming Three Amigos summit.
FeatureBY NEIL MOSS | May 24, 2023
Mexican Ambassador Carlos Joaquín González comes to Canada having previously served as the governor of the Mexican state of Quintana Roo. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

Visa requirements not a solution to U.S. migrant concerns, says new Mexican envoy

FeatureBY NEIL MOSS | May 24, 2023
  • In a wide-ranging interview, Mexican Ambassador Carlos Joaquín González talks American migrant concerns, tourism rebounds, energy disputes, and an upcoming Three Amigos summit.

Visa requirements not a solution to U.S. migrant concerns, says new Mexican envoy

FeatureBY NEIL MOSS | May 24, 2023
  • In a wide-ranging interview, Mexican Ambassador Carlos Joaquín González talks American migrant concerns, tourism rebounds, energy disputes, and an upcoming Three Amigos summit.
Mexican Ambassador Carlos Joaquín González comes to Canada having previously served as the governor of the Mexican state of Quintana Roo. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

Agriculture to be included in interim trade pact, says Indian envoy

  • High Commissioner Verma says India is eager to finalize an early stage trade deal, but isn't proposing any timelines for completion.
News | BY NEIL MOSS | May 17, 2023
Indian High Commissioner Sanjay Kumar Verma has previously served as his country's top diplomat in Japan and Sudan. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Agriculture to be included in interim trade pact, says Indian envoy

News | BY NEIL MOSS | May 17, 2023
  • High Commissioner Verma says India is eager to finalize an early stage trade deal, but isn't proposing any timelines for completion.

Agriculture to be included in interim trade pact, says Indian envoy

News | BY NEIL MOSS | May 17, 2023
  • High Commissioner Verma says India is eager to finalize an early stage trade deal, but isn't proposing any timelines for completion.
Indian High Commissioner Sanjay Kumar Verma has previously served as his country's top diplomat in Japan and Sudan. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Boosting Canada’s NATO presence in Latvia by 2024 an ‘optimistic’ and ‘optimal’ timeline, says envoy

  • In a wide-ranging interview, Latvian Ambassador Kaspars Ozoliņš talks the Canadian-led NATO deployment on Russia's border, the war in Ukraine, energy co-operation, and a
FeatureBY NEIL MOSS | February 15, 2023
Latvian Ambassador Kaspars Ozoliņš previously served as envoy to the Czech Republic, Croatia, and Denmark. He most recently led the Latvian foreign ministry's security policy and international organizations directorate. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Boosting Canada’s NATO presence in Latvia by 2024 an ‘optimistic’ and ‘optimal’ timeline, says envoy

FeatureBY NEIL MOSS | February 15, 2023
  • In a wide-ranging interview, Latvian Ambassador Kaspars Ozoliņš talks the Canadian-led NATO deployment on Russia's border, the war in Ukraine, energy co-operation, and a

Boosting Canada’s NATO presence in Latvia by 2024 an ‘optimistic’ and ‘optimal’ timeline, says envoy

FeatureBY NEIL MOSS | February 15, 2023
  • In a wide-ranging interview, Latvian Ambassador Kaspars Ozoliņš talks the Canadian-led NATO deployment on Russia's border, the war in Ukraine, energy co-operation, and a
Latvian Ambassador Kaspars Ozoliņš previously served as envoy to the Czech Republic, Croatia, and Denmark. He most recently led the Latvian foreign ministry's security policy and international organizations directorate. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

G7 can’t accept unilateral attempts to alter ‘very shaky’ international order, says Japanese envoy

  • 'We see a lot of unilateral attempts by China to change the status quo in the South China Sea or East China Sea,' says
FeatureBY NEIL MOSS | January 11, 2023
Ambassador Kanji Yamanouchi and Japan are marking 95 years of diplomatic relations with Canada this year. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

G7 can’t accept unilateral attempts to alter ‘very shaky’ international order, says Japanese envoy

FeatureBY NEIL MOSS | January 11, 2023
  • 'We see a lot of unilateral attempts by China to change the status quo in the South China Sea or East China Sea,' says

G7 can’t accept unilateral attempts to alter ‘very shaky’ international order, says Japanese envoy

FeatureBY NEIL MOSS | January 11, 2023
  • 'We see a lot of unilateral attempts by China to change the status quo in the South China Sea or East China Sea,' says
Ambassador Kanji Yamanouchi and Japan are marking 95 years of diplomatic relations with Canada this year. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Motivation is there to support Ukraine for as long as necessary, says new Estonian envoy

  • 'We will do our part and I’m sure the other allies will do their part as well,' Estonian Ambassador Margus Rava says about Canada
FeatureBY NEIL MOSS | December 14, 2022
Estonian Ambassador Margus Rava began his latest head of mission post in September. He previously was an ambassador to France and an envoy to Greece, Cyprus, and Albania. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Motivation is there to support Ukraine for as long as necessary, says new Estonian envoy

FeatureBY NEIL MOSS | December 14, 2022
  • 'We will do our part and I’m sure the other allies will do their part as well,' Estonian Ambassador Margus Rava says about Canada

Motivation is there to support Ukraine for as long as necessary, says new Estonian envoy

FeatureBY NEIL MOSS | December 14, 2022
  • 'We will do our part and I’m sure the other allies will do their part as well,' Estonian Ambassador Margus Rava says about Canada
Estonian Ambassador Margus Rava began his latest head of mission post in September. He previously was an ambassador to France and an envoy to Greece, Cyprus, and Albania. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

New envoy ‘happy’ to see Taiwan in spotlight, Canada’s new China approach in Indo-Pacific strategy

  • Taiwanese diplomat Harry Ho-jen Tseng says the Indo-Pacific strategy is Canada's China strategy, which wouldn't be necessary if China had not become increasingly assertive
FeatureBY NEIL MOSS | December 7, 2022
Harry Ho-jen Tseng began his post as special representative of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Canada in late August. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

New envoy ‘happy’ to see Taiwan in spotlight, Canada’s new China approach in Indo-Pacific strategy

FeatureBY NEIL MOSS | December 7, 2022
  • Taiwanese diplomat Harry Ho-jen Tseng says the Indo-Pacific strategy is Canada's China strategy, which wouldn't be necessary if China had not become increasingly assertive

New envoy ‘happy’ to see Taiwan in spotlight, Canada’s new China approach in Indo-Pacific strategy

FeatureBY NEIL MOSS | December 7, 2022
  • Taiwanese diplomat Harry Ho-jen Tseng says the Indo-Pacific strategy is Canada's China strategy, which wouldn't be necessary if China had not become increasingly assertive
Harry Ho-jen Tseng began his post as special representative of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Canada in late August. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Wary of reciprocity: some embassies are raising concerns over diplomatic security in Ottawa

  • The RCMP is investigating a threat made against the Russian Embassy and Ambassador Oleg Stepanov as Global Affairs says it takes its diplomatic protection
News | BY NEIL MOSS | October 19, 2022
RCMP officers gather outside the Turkish Embassy in 2018 amid a protest during the 103rd Anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

Wary of reciprocity: some embassies are raising concerns over diplomatic security in Ottawa

News | BY NEIL MOSS | October 19, 2022
  • The RCMP is investigating a threat made against the Russian Embassy and Ambassador Oleg Stepanov as Global Affairs says it takes its diplomatic protection

Wary of reciprocity: some embassies are raising concerns over diplomatic security in Ottawa

News | BY NEIL MOSS | October 19, 2022
  • The RCMP is investigating a threat made against the Russian Embassy and Ambassador Oleg Stepanov as Global Affairs says it takes its diplomatic protection
RCMP officers gather outside the Turkish Embassy in 2018 amid a protest during the 103rd Anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

Japanese mayor honours Holocaust saviour’s Canadian connections  

  • The mayor of a Japanese port city was in Ottawa last week to mark the work of a war-time diplomat who saved thousands of
FeatureBY NEIL MOSS | October 19, 2022
Tsuruga, Japan, Mayor Takanobu Fuchikami was in Ottawa sharing the story of his port city's contribution to the rescue of thousands of Jewish people during the Holocaust. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

Japanese mayor honours Holocaust saviour’s Canadian connections  

FeatureBY NEIL MOSS | October 19, 2022
  • The mayor of a Japanese port city was in Ottawa last week to mark the work of a war-time diplomat who saved thousands of

Japanese mayor honours Holocaust saviour’s Canadian connections  

FeatureBY NEIL MOSS | October 19, 2022
  • The mayor of a Japanese port city was in Ottawa last week to mark the work of a war-time diplomat who saved thousands of
Tsuruga, Japan, Mayor Takanobu Fuchikami was in Ottawa sharing the story of his port city's contribution to the rescue of thousands of Jewish people during the Holocaust. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

New French envoy is keeping an eye on aftershocks of Russian invasion of Ukraine

  • Amid Ukrainian momentum on the battlefield, France’s newest ambassador to Canada is eyeing the far-reaching effects of Russia’s misstep, likely to be felt around
FeatureBY NEIL MOSS | October 12, 2022
For Ambassador Michel Miraillet, pictured in his office at the French Embassy on Oct. 6, this posting is his third time as an ambassador, following assignments in the United Arab Emirates and Brazil. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

New French envoy is keeping an eye on aftershocks of Russian invasion of Ukraine

FeatureBY NEIL MOSS | October 12, 2022
  • Amid Ukrainian momentum on the battlefield, France’s newest ambassador to Canada is eyeing the far-reaching effects of Russia’s misstep, likely to be felt around

New French envoy is keeping an eye on aftershocks of Russian invasion of Ukraine

FeatureBY NEIL MOSS | October 12, 2022
  • Amid Ukrainian momentum on the battlefield, France’s newest ambassador to Canada is eyeing the far-reaching effects of Russia’s misstep, likely to be felt around
For Ambassador Michel Miraillet, pictured in his office at the French Embassy on Oct. 6, this posting is his third time as an ambassador, following assignments in the United Arab Emirates and Brazil. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Local MP wants NCC to look elsewhere for new embassy row

  • Amid the National Capital Commission’s appeal to overturn the rejection of a proposed diplomatic precinct in Ottawa’s Mechanicsville neighbourhood, the MP who represents the
News | BY NEIL MOSS | October 11, 2022
Local Liberal MP Yasir Naqvi and a community group are fighting to protect Lazy Bay Commons from becoming a diplomatic precinct. The Hill Times photograph by Neil Moss

Local MP wants NCC to look elsewhere for new embassy row

News | BY NEIL MOSS | October 11, 2022
  • Amid the National Capital Commission’s appeal to overturn the rejection of a proposed diplomatic precinct in Ottawa’s Mechanicsville neighbourhood, the MP who represents the

Local MP wants NCC to look elsewhere for new embassy row

News | BY NEIL MOSS | October 11, 2022
  • Amid the National Capital Commission’s appeal to overturn the rejection of a proposed diplomatic precinct in Ottawa’s Mechanicsville neighbourhood, the MP who represents the
Local Liberal MP Yasir Naqvi and a community group are fighting to protect Lazy Bay Commons from becoming a diplomatic precinct. The Hill Times photograph by Neil Moss

Cuba expects Canada’s continued support against American embargo, says new envoy

  • Cuba’s newest ambassador in Ottawa says he is counting on Canada’s support in the expected United Nations vote to call for the end of
FeatureBY NEIL MOSS | September 28, 2022
Cuban Ambassador Héctor Igarza Cabrera has previously served as Havana's top diplomat in France, Congo, and Liberia. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Cuba expects Canada’s continued support against American embargo, says new envoy

FeatureBY NEIL MOSS | September 28, 2022
  • Cuba’s newest ambassador in Ottawa says he is counting on Canada’s support in the expected United Nations vote to call for the end of

Cuba expects Canada’s continued support against American embargo, says new envoy

FeatureBY NEIL MOSS | September 28, 2022
  • Cuba’s newest ambassador in Ottawa says he is counting on Canada’s support in the expected United Nations vote to call for the end of
Cuban Ambassador Héctor Igarza Cabrera has previously served as Havana's top diplomat in France, Congo, and Liberia. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
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