Canada Foreign Policy

• Canada’s ‘undeclared’ foreign policy needs more focus: former diplomat

  Foreign policy experts aren't sure the Trudeau government isn’t putting its money where its mouth is.

  Politics

  Feb 12, 2021
  
• With Hong Kong’s fate sealed, Canada must side with Taiwan against China

  The stark lesson to be learned from Hong Kong and China’s many aggressions is that it makes its own rules. Canada has been a notoriously slow learner, Matthew Fisher says.

  Commentary

  Jul 6, 2020
  
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• Canada needs a foreign policy review

  What is urgently required is a frank assessment of where Canada is today and where it wishes to be tomorrow, Matthew Fisher says.

  Commentary

  Jun 30, 2020
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• Senators call on Trudeau to sanction Chinese officials over human rights violations

  Twelve senators are calling on the Liberals to impose sanctions on Chinese officials over China's treatment of its Muslim minority, Hong Kong, and its arrests of two Canadians.

  Politics

  Jun 24, 2020
• Canada’s desire to do good in Africa outstrips its willingness to spend, new docs reveal

  As Canada's prime minister arrives in Senegal for a two-day official visit, Global News has obtained new documents detailing Canada's approach to relations in sub-Saharan Africa.

  Politics

  Feb 11, 2020
• The 2020s have already begun with a military bang

  The year 2020 began with conflict between the U.S. and Iran. But Matthew Fisher thinks the real conflict for the decade ahead will involve China.

  Commentary

  Jan 3, 2020
• How Putin, Xi and Trump shook up the world this past decade

  After a long period of relative calm between 1990 and 2010, the world has not kept still, Matthew Fisher says.

  Commentary

  Dec 29, 2019
• Canada’s new foreign minister must figure out how to deal with China

  Canada's new foreign minister, Francois-Philippe Champagne, should pursue a 'balanced' policy towards China, Matthew Fisher says.

  Commentary

  Nov 24, 2019
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• What’s in store for Chrystia Freeland?

  Chrystia Freeland will likely have her pick of ministries in the next cabinet, and Matthew Fisher says she'll likely want to stay put as foreign minister.

  Commentary

  Oct 27, 2019
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• Canadian party leaders agree on one thing — how little they have to say on foreign policy

  The cancelled Munk Debate is a missed opportunity for Canada's party leaders to have explained their foreign policy views — or lack thereof, Matthew Fisher says.

  Politics

  Oct 1, 2019