Ottawa has summoned Russia’s ambassador to Canada to answer for recent Russian missile strikes on the Ukrainian city of Dnipro, according to Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly, who called the attacks “sheer brutality.” “We will ensure that those responsible for the horrific scenes and crimes in these cities and those across Ukraine answer to their crimes,” said…
Ottawa Summons Russian Ambassador Following Missile Strikes on Ukrainian City
Canadian Government Tells Travellers in Mexico to Shelter in Place Due to Violence
Canadian tourists were trapped inside a Mexican hotel Thursday as buses that were supposed to take them to an airport and safely home burned outside. “It’s just chaos,” said Tina Dahl of Edmonton, whose six family members stranded in the popular tourist city of Mazatlan were supposed to fly out Thursday night. The federal government advised Canadians in…
Former Supreme Court Judge Tapped to Help Settle Several ‘Havana Syndrome’ Claims
Former Supreme Court justice Thomas Cromwell will mediate claims against the federal government from nine family members of Canadian diplomats who suffered unexplained ailments in Cuba. The development is a step toward resolving some elements of a Federal Court action filed in 2019 by diplomats and dependants—now numbering 18 plaintiffs—who seek millions of dollars in…
India Cautions Its Citizens of Hate, Violence in Canada
The government of India is warning its citizens in Canada of a sharp increase in hate crimes, sectarian violence and anti-India activities. India’s External Affairs Ministry issued a statement saying it has taken up the incidents it’s alleging with Canadian authorities and requested an investigation. It says the perpetrators of the crimes have not been…
Marxist-Based Critical Race Theory Part of Global Affairs’ Anti-Racism Course Materials
Canadian diplomats receiving anti-racist training courses are now using materials that draw on a Marxist-based social theory, teaching them that “objectivity,” “sense of urgency,” and “paternalism” are all characteristics of “white supremacy.” Through an access to information request, the Toronto Sun acquired Global Affairs’ anti-racism training materials, which is part of Canada’s latest anti-racism initiative….
Security Experts ‘Not Typically Included’ in Embassy Procurement of Chinese State-Owned Equipment: Report
Global Affairs Canada (GAC) drew public concern last year when it planned to purchase security equipment from a Chinese state-owned company. A latest review found that the department does not usually consult security experts prior to procurement. In July 2020, the federal government awarded Nuctech, a Chinese state-owned firm, a $6.8 million contract to install…
Security Experts Were Not Included in Embassy Procurement of Chinese State-Owned Equipment: Report
Global Affairs Canada (GAC) drew public concern last year when it planned to purchase security equipment from a Chinese state-owned company. A latest review found that the department does not usually consult security experts prior to procurement. In July 2020, the federal government awarded Nuctech, a Chinese state-owned firm, a $6.8 million contract to install…
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