Canadian Diplomats
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U.S. ‘Havana syndrome’ reports raise concerns, Canadian diplomats’ lawyer saysThe lawyer for Canadian diplomats suing Ottawa over 'Havana syndrome' criticized a report on the symptoms that have been reported by American and Canadian diplomats.CanadaMar 19
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Here’s why Joly says Canada’s foreign service needs a rebootThe 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.CanadaJun 7, 2023
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Russia’s complaints highlights tricky business of protecting diplomats in CanadaIn 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.PoliticsOct 2, 2022
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‘Havana Syndrome’: Canada cautions diplomats about mysterious illness symptomsA broadcast message to all Global Affairs staff was issued, outlining the symptoms and how to report concerns.CanadaJan 23, 2022
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Mosquito fumigation might be behind diplomats’ mystery illness in Cuba: studyInsect fumigation and not "sonic attacks" might be behind an illness that affected diplomats posted in Cuba, a new study suggests.WorldSep 19, 2019
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Canadian diplomats’ union seeks binding arbitration in contract talks with fedsThe 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.CanadaMar 11, 2019
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Canadian diplomats suing feds for $28M over Cuba mysterious illness caseFive Canadian diplomats and their family members who became mysteriously ill while posted to Cuba are suing Ottawa for more than $28 million.CanadaFeb 7, 2019
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Another Canadian diplomat in Cuba sick with mystery illness, Global Affairs saysThis brings the total number of confirmed cases to 13.CanadaNov 29, 2018
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Some Canadian diplomats who fell sick in Cuba still unable to workMost of the seven employees suffering dizziness, headaches and trouble concentrating are working in various new roles.PoliticsNov 21, 2018
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Canadian diplomats’ union says red tape getting in the way of security overseasThe Professional Association of Foreign Service Officers says staff in foreign missions face a wide and fluid range of risks to their personal safety and deserve to be protected.CanadaNov 21, 2018
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