Global Affairs Canada

• Arrests, detentions of Canadians in U.S. up 60 per cent, Ottawa says

  The department's annual report on consular cases, published Thursday, tracks an increase in arrests between April 2025 and March 2026.

  Canada

  Oct 8
  
• Many Canadians unaware federal travel advisories can void insurance: survey

  The report says that for many Canadians, "misconceptions exist regarding eligibility, financial assistance, and the limits of government intervention abroad."

  Consumer

  Aug 5
  
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• 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
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• Global Affairs data shows federal job cuts hit positions abroad hardest

  Canada's foreign service cuts are disproportionately affecting positions based abroad, according to data shared by Global Affairs Canada.

  Canada

  May 20
• A Montreal man is wanted by the RCMP for terrorism, but Canada won’t take him back

  Wassim Boughadou is one of several Canadians wanted for terrorism, but not not so badly that Ottawa has brought them home.

  Canada

  May 19
• New York consul general’s former Park Avenue residence has sold

  The former residence of Canada's consul general in New York has sold after nearly two years on the market. 

  Canada

  May 18
• Why did Canada not challenge Iran’s nomination to UN nuclear weapons body?

  On Monday, Iran was nominated to the vice-presidency of the UN's month-long review conference on the global nuclear non-proliferation treaty, better known as the NPT.

  Canada

  Apr 29
• 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
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• 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