Global Affairs Canada
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A Canadian has been arrested in Russia, officials sayGlobal Affairs Canada said it is 'aware of an arrest involving a Canadian in Russia,' adding that officials have reached out to local authorities to offer consular assistance.CanadaAug 21
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B.C. woman allegedly trained by ISIS charged with terrorismKimberly Polman was captured in Syria during the fight against ISIS.CrimeJul 6
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Canada’s human rights profiles for 80 countries haven’t been updated in 5 years: watchdogGlobal Affairs Canada is responsible for human rights reporting that federal agencies use when making decisions about sharing information with other governments.CanadaJun 20
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A Canadian has died in India, officials providing consular assistanceA Canadian has died in India and officials are providing consular assistance, Global Affairs Canada said. It's unclear what the cause of the death was and where it happened.CanadaJun 12
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Canada appoints new ambassadors to Palestinian Authority, UNForeign Affairs Minister Melanie Joly announced that Graham Dattels has become Canada’s representative to the Palestinian Authority.CanadaMay 22
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Wrong remains sent to ‘exhausted’ Canadian family after death on Cuba vacationFaraj Allah Jarjour of Laval, Que. died suddenly in Cuba on a family trip, and his children say the wrong remains were sent back to Canada from Cuba.CanadaApr 22
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Global Affairs Canada says email is down as storm hits Ontario, QuebecAn April storm has not only cancelled flights, closed schools and shut off power for hundreds of thousands in Ontario and Quebec, it also has hit Global Affairs Canada's email.CanadaApr 4
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Canada provides support to citizen arrested for opening Thai plane doorGlobal Affairs Canada said it is 'aware' a Canadian was arrested and is providing 'consular assistance' after authorities say a man opened an emergency door on a plane in Thailand.CanadaFeb 12
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Joly urges more funding to hire Canadian diplomats as Ottawa cuts spendingCanada needs more diplomats if it wants to have an influence in the Indo-Pacific and other key regions of the world, Joly told MPs at a parliamentary committee this week.CanadaFeb 8
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Global Affairs Canada systems compromised in data breachAn internal message sent to GAC staff, seen by Global News, said steps are currently being taken to protect sensitive employee information and network security.CanadaJan 30
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