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May 11, 2011

Cannon bids farewell, diplomats consider the future

Envoys say majority bodes well, and having a new foreign minister won't hurt.

May 11, 2011

Latest leaks touch on Fowler deceit, Americas

Did the Nigerien government mislead Canadian officials during their search for kidnapped diplomat Robert Fowler? Did Prime Minister Stephen Harper intentionally overstate the difference between the US and Canada during a speech in Chile? Were the Americans behind Canada's imposition of visa requirements on Mexico? And did a policy adviser's plea lead to Canada opening an embassy in Mongolia?

May 4, 2011

Who survived the vote, who didn't

A look at how the international ministers and critics fared, and what will happen to those who are returning.

May 4, 2011

Clinton pressured Cannon on Arab forum, US critiques investment act

Latest Wikileaks release touches on variety of topics, from Afghanistan to Santa.

May 4, 2011

Cannon succession, budget passage top to-do list

Experts expect the prime minister to call a spring session in short order.

May 4, 2011

Burmese envoy to change the message

New Burmese Ambassador Kyaw Tin is used to straddling the fine lines between policy, protocol, and problems.

April 27, 2011

'Sir, can I see your invitation please?'

Party crashers are a problem for diplomatic missions. But dealing with them is no simple matter.

April 27, 2011

Brazil envoy makes a fresh return to Ottawa

Immediately after being asked to serve as Brazil's new ambassador to Canada, Piragibe Dos Santos Tarrago was overcome with a sense of déjà vu and nostalgia. He immediately recalled the last time he served in Ottawa. It was 26 years ago and he was a young, carefree and idealistic diplomat. It was also where he became a father.

April 20, 2011

Libya Embassy remains a mystery for all

The mission has quietly toed the party line even as others close.

April 20, 2011

Foreign affairs debate lacked substance: Experts

Afghanistan. Haiti. Peacekeeping. G8 and G20. Foreign aid. Rights and Democracy. KAIROS. The UN Security Council campaign loss.





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