How Trudeau Turned Canadian Diplomacy into a Spectator Sport The Gaza crisis is a case study in Canada’s reluctance to lead The Walrus · Dec 20, 2024
Montreal summit ends with pledge to return Ukrainian children deported to Russia More than 45 nations signed a pledge in Montreal to repatriate to Ukraine the civilians, prisoners of war and children taken by Russia since it invaded the country The Independent UK · Oct 31, 2024
India’s remaining diplomats are ‘on notice’ not to harm Canadians, says foreign minister Canada and India have both expelled diplomats from the country after Canadian police linked Indian diplomats to homicides, death threats and intimidation within the country The Independent UK · Oct 18, 2024
How Canada finally broke its longtime habit of diplomatic engagement with China Canadian Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly recently met with her Chinese counterpart, Wang Yi, marking the first official visit following a multi-year diplomatic crisis. The Conversation · Aug 20, 2024
Canada lists Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps as terrorist group Canada asks residents in Iran to come back home The Independent UK · Jun 20, 2024
What the International Criminal Court’s anticipated arrest warrants against Netanyahu and Hamas leaders mean for Canada On May 20, Karim Khan, prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC), announced that he has applied for arrest warrants for five Israeli and Hamas leaders. These include Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Minister of Defence Yoav Gallant. This dramatic development marks the first time leaders of a western… The Conversation · May 23, 2024
Canada to halt arms sales to Israel after non-binding vote in house of commons Parliamentary motion from New Democratic party passed with support of Liberals, Bloc Québécois and Green party The Guardian - US · Mar 19, 2024
Canada takes action to go beyond EU law on Russian assets Learn about the importance of EU law on Russian assets in the ongoing Ukraine crisis and how Canada is working towards going even further in addressing the... Top News · Feb 13, 2024
Canada recalls 41 of its diplomats from India in row over shooting of Sikh activist Hardeep Singh Nijjar Canada recalls diplomats in escalating row over shooting of Sikh activist Evening Standard · Oct 20, 2023
India-Canada row: Blinken calls on Delhi to cooperate in push for ‘accountability’ over killing Secretary of state says US takes ‘very, very seriously’ incidents of transnational repression amid dispute over killing of Sikh separatist in British Columbia The Guardian - AU · Sep 23, 2023
Canada gets muted allied support after alleging India may have been involved in killing of Canadian Canada is making an explosive allegation that India may have been involved in the killing of a Canadian citizen on Canadian soil, but thus far Canada’s allies are voicing measured concern about what happened The Independent UK · Sep 21, 2023
Justin Trudeau's India accusation complicates western efforts to rein in China Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s allegation that the Indian government was involved in the assassination on Canadian soil of Hardeep Singh Nijjar, a Sikh independence advocate, will undoubtedly erode Canadian-Indian relations at a time when the West is trying to appeal to India. The Conversation · Sep 19, 2023
Canada expels Indian diplomat as it probes possible link to Sikh's slaying. India rejects allegation Canada has expelled a top Indian diplomat as it investigates what Prime Minister Justin Trudeau called credible allegations its government may have had links to the assassination in Canada of a Sikh activist, an accusation that India rejected as “absurd.” The Independent UK · Sep 19, 2023
Canada expels Indian diplomat as it investigates India's possible link to Sikh activist's slaying Canada is expelling a top Indian diplomat as it investigates what Prime Minister Justin Trudeau calls credible allegations that India’s government may have had links to the assassination in Canada of a Sikh activist The Independent UK · Sep 18, 2023
The Hindu · Sep 18, 2023 Canada investigates Indian government link to killing of Khalistani activist, expels Indian diplomat PM Trudeau has said that Canada is investigating possible Indian gov't links to KTF chief Hardeep Singh Nijjar's assassination in Canada; raised concerns with PM Modi at G-20; declared deep concerns to Indian gov't; urged cooperation in investigation; working closely with allies; urged Indo-Canadian community to remain calm.
The Guardian - US · Aug 31, 2023 Canada issues travel advisory for LGBTQ+ residents visiting US Canadian government issues warning after numerous discriminatory laws passed in Republican-controlled states
Al Jazeera · Jun 17, 2023 Dominican Republic denies Canada consulted on Haitian aid office Foreign Minister Roberto Alvarez has cast doubt on a proposal for a Canadian-led aid bureau on Dominican territory.
Al Jazeera · Jun 15, 2023 Canada to coordinate Haiti security aid from Dominican Republic Canadian foreign minister says a ‘joint security coordination cell’ will seek enhanced international response to crisis.
Miami Herald · Jun 15, 2023 Canada sanctions two former members of Haitian parliament. One is a famous singer Canada announced sanctions Thursday against two more former members of Haiti’s Parliament, bringing the number of Haitians blacklisted by Ottawa for corruption and ties to violent gangs since September to 22.
The Guardian - US · May 9, 2023 Canada won’t be intimidated by China’s retaliatory expulsion of consul, Trudeau says China’s foreign ministry said it would expel Canadian envoy for Ottawa’s ‘unreasonable action’ of ejecting Chinese diplomat
Axios · May 9, 2023 "Persona non grata": Canada expels Chinese diplomat over lawmaker intimidation report Beijing says it will "resolutely take countermeasures."
The Independent UK · May 9, 2023 Canada expels China diplomat for alleged threats to lawmaker Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s government is expelling a Chinese diplomat whom Canada’s spy agency alleged was involved in a plot to intimidate an opposition lawmaker and his relatives in Hong Kong
The Guardian - US · May 8, 2023 Canada expels Chinese diplomat for alleged intimidation of lawmaker Zhao Wei is accused of gathering information on Conservative MP Michael Chong in retaliation for criticism of China’s Uyghur policy
The Guardian - US · May 4, 2023 Canada summons Chinese ambassador after MP and his family harassed Foreign affairs minister says Cong Peiwu was summoned to express frustration over attempts to meddle in Canadian politics
The Guardian - UK · Jan 9, 2023 Protesters gather at Iranian prison in attempt to stop ‘imminent executions’ Alarm raised after two men found guilty of running over police officer are moved to solitary confinement