In Charlevoix, G7 ministers chose domestic audiences over taking message to the world
German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock was the lone top diplomat to take the stage at the press theatre at the G7 foreign ministers’ meeting as she took the strongest stand in defence of Canada’s sovereignty.
Looking to the future of the Canada-Ireland bond with confidence
Although these are turbulent times, there is a tremendous energy around the Canada-Ireland relationship, and a sense that we are starting to really explore and develop its potential.
Italy’s top diplomat says ‘not my job’ to condemn Trump’s annexation threats as Germany takes tougher stand
G7 foreign ministers were reluctant to directly condemn U.S. President Donald Trump over his threats to annex Canada.
Scenes from the Charlevoix G7 foreign ministers summit
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G7 foreign ministers avoid explicit support for Canada as Trump doubles down
Trade wars and annexation threats overshadow G7 co-operation at the gathering of top diplomats.
G7 top diplomats open three-day meeting with all eyes on U.S. as trade war deepens
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio says threats to Canadian sovereignty won’t be a topic of discussion at the G7 foreign ministers’ meeting.
Indo-Pacific focus of new government an open question, says new Malaysian rep
In a wide-ranging interview, new Malaysian High Commissioner Shazelina Binti Zainul Abidin talks about the wait for a new government, trade diversification, and Canada’s G7 presidency.
‘No money, no fanfare’: questions loom over scope of belated Africa strategy
Not having any cabinet ministers on hand to release the plan suggests the government doesn’t view it as a priority, says NDP MP Heather McPherson.
Trudeau failed to live up to initial foreign policy promise, says past foreign minister Axworthy
‘We lacked that kind of real sense of: what do we want to see happen in the world?’ says former top diplomat Lloyd Axworthy.
Pakistan’s new envoy wants to see more high-level visits
High Commissioner to Canada Muhammad Saleem denied that Pakistan has interfered in the Canadian electoral process despite a reference in the Foreign Interference Commission’s final report.
