Global Affairs Canada

• Global Affairs Canada laying off highest-skilled diplomats, union says

  The cuts come as Global Affairs Canada sets out its plans to meet budget belt tightening requirements laid out by Prime Minister Mark Carney last year.

  Politics

  Mar 25
  
• Canadians with ‘Havana syndrome’ outraged as Ottawa backs disputed report

  Global News spoke with eight former diplomats who say they and their family members — including children — continue to suffer mysterious symptoms after incidence in Cuba years ago.

  Canada

  Mar 24
  
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• Ottawa stands by ‘Havana syndrome’ report as U.S. reconsiders foreign role

  The statement from Global Affairs Canada comes a day after U.S. intelligence leaders unanimously testified that reports denying foreign involvement should be retracted.

  Canada

  Mar 20
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• Global Affairs Canada eyes taking ‘more risks’ in uncertain world: document

  The foreign affairs department is struggling under Prime Minister Mark Carney’s cuts, and now is 'challenging traditional assumptions' about its work.

  Politics

  Mar 18
• Fewer Canadians abroad seeking help as thousands flee Middle East: Anand

  Global Affairs Canada said fewer Canadians are taking government-assisted travel options as flights gradually resume in parts of the region amid the ongoing Iran war.

  Canada

  Mar 10
• War in Iran: Canadians leaving Middle East by plane, bus and foot

  Amid the war in Iran, Canadians continue to request help in leaving the Middle East. Global Affairs Canada says several flights, buses and pedestrian crossings have been arranged.

  Canada

  Mar 8
• Queen’s University group stranded in Qatar amid Middle East conflict

  A Queen's University professor and 16 students are stranded in Doha after their flight home from Sri Lanka was diverted due to the escalating conflict in the Middle East.

  Canada

  Mar 5
• Canadians accused of joining ISIS moved out of Syria to prisons in Iraq

  At least five Canadians may be among those now before Iraq's judiciary.

  Canada

  Feb 13
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• Consular services won’t be affected by Global Affairs Canada cuts: minister

  The recent federal budget includes a $561 million cut to the department's budget next year, which increases to a $1.1 billion cut two years later.

  Canada

  Nov 28, 2025
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• Russian snipers are using Canadian rifles, despite sanctions

  Despite sanctions, made-in-Canada long-range firearms are turning up in Russia.

  Canada

  Oct 29, 2025