Canadian Diplomats

• Canadian diplomats in U.S. face gun violence, housing woes: audit

  Canadian diplomats are posted to the embassy in Washington, D.C., and to consulates and trade offices in 15 other cities, from Boston to Los Angeles.

  Canada

  Jul 16
  
• U.S. ‘Havana syndrome’ reports raise concerns, Canadian diplomats’ lawyer says

  The lawyer for Canadian diplomats suing Ottawa over 'Havana syndrome' criticized a report on the symptoms that have been reported by American and Canadian diplomats.

  Canada

  Mar 19, 2024
  
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• Here’s why Joly says Canada’s foreign service needs a reboot

  The minister is promising an implementation plan by Sept. 1 on a reboot to how Global Affairs Canada hires people, manages its staff and internal systems and prioritizes resources.

  Canada

  Jun 7, 2023
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• Russia’s complaints highlights tricky business of protecting diplomats in Canada

  In September, Russia summoned Canada's ambassador in Moscow over concerns that officials in Ottawa weren't taking complaints about security incidents at the embassy seriously.

  Politics

  Oct 2, 2022
• ‘Havana Syndrome’: Canada cautions diplomats about mysterious illness symptoms

  A broadcast message to all Global Affairs staff was issued, outlining the symptoms and how to report concerns.

  Canada

  Jan 23, 2022
• Mosquito fumigation might be behind diplomats’ mystery illness in Cuba: study

  Insect fumigation and not "sonic attacks" might be behind an illness that affected diplomats posted in Cuba, a new study suggests.

  World

  Sep 19, 2019
• Canadian diplomats’ union seeks binding arbitration in contract talks with feds

  The group listed a range of issues including access to medications, better harassment protections and having the government pay diplomats quickly despite the buggy Phoenix pay system.

  Canada

  Mar 11, 2019
• Canadian diplomats suing feds for $28M over Cuba mysterious illness case

  Five Canadian diplomats and their family members who became mysteriously ill while posted to Cuba are suing Ottawa for more than $28 million.

  Canada

  Feb 7, 2019
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• Another Canadian diplomat in Cuba sick with mystery illness, Global Affairs says

  This brings the total number of confirmed cases to 13.

  Canada

  Nov 29, 2018
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• Some Canadian diplomats who fell sick in Cuba still unable to work

  Most of the seven employees suffering dizziness, headaches and trouble concentrating are working in various new roles.

  Politics

  Nov 21, 2018