For first time in known history, a U.S. president’s tweets play role in foreign affairs

Canadian diplomats are scrambling to understand the U.S. position on many issues which can change overnight and even hour by hour, tweet by tweet.

‘Full court press’ by ministers, Trudeau ahead of NAFTA negotiations

An active cabinet is key to Canada’s new approach to U.S. relations, say former diplomats, current Parliamentarians.

EBay uses NAFTA angle in lobbying for wider import-duty loophole

Canada doesn’t apply sales taxes or duties on imported purchases of $20 or less. That threshold is much higher in other countries, such as the U.S. where it’s US$800.

Ballistic missile defence leads to less security

An offence-defence arms race won't make us any safer.

Trudeau should use global acclaim to take a stand for peace over North Korea

The stakes are too high to sit on the sidelines.

Trump won’t squander political capital fighting with Canada over NAFTA

This does not mean that hard bargaining regarding NAFTA between Canada and the United States will not take place but it does telegraph that quarrelling with Canada is not a priority for the Trump administration.

Ballistic missile defence leads to less security

An offence-defence arms race won't make us any safer.

Embrace innovation to succeed in global trade

The key is a client-focused public sector that provides export promotion and foreign investment services to help Canadian business.

Scariest part of U.S.-North Korea showdown isn’t Kim Jong-un

It’s worth remembering the only nation to have ever actually used a nuclear bomb against humans is the United States.

Diplomatic parties this week: Africa Day, Cuban dancing draw crowds

McKenna speaks at Europe Day: this week in diplomatic parties

Diplomatic parties this week: German Ambassador Werner Wnendt announces his departure