Documents reveal feds evaluating ethics of Canada’s booming international student sector
The federal government’s current international education strategy is set to expire next March, and Global Affairs Canada’s trade commissioner service is leading the work on a new plan.
More clarity needed on Canada’s engagement plan with Africa, say advocates and experts
Some are calling on the federal government to combine its plans for African engagement into a comprehensive strategy.
Senators raise concerns about Bloc’s ‘flawed’ supply management bill
Bill C-282 passed the House of Commons at third reading 262-51, arriving in the Senate just prior to the Chamber rising for the summer.
Liberals’ progressive trade agenda faces uphill battle in Southeast Asian negotiations
Before Canada finalizes a trade pact with ASEAN, Myanmar’s place in that deal will have to be confronted, say former diplomats.
Strengthening Canada-India relations: a shared journey for global progress
The time for a stronger Canada-India partnership is now. Let’s embark on a shared journey towards global progress, guided by the principles of democracy, compassion, and the belief that the world is indeed one family.
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 hopes for a Trudeau-Petro summit.
G7 must adjust to the reality of a multipolar world
If, as Canadians, we want to make a serious contribution to a better world, rather than sounding like an echo for U.S. interests, our government could focus much more on working to restore a healthy and forward-looking multilateralism.
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.
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.
‘Progress’ trumpeted in Canada-India trade talks but hopes for quick pact unmet
Both Canada and India theorized that a first stage trade pact could be concluded in ‘a matter of months,’ but negotiations continue more than a year later.
