Global Affairs Canada

• A Canadian has been arrested in Russia, officials say

  Global 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.

  Canada

  Aug 21, 2024
  
• B.C. woman allegedly trained by ISIS charged with terrorism

  Kimberly Polman was captured in Syria during the fight against ISIS.

  Crime

  Jul 6, 2024
  
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• Canada’s human rights profiles for 80 countries haven’t been updated in 5 years: watchdog

  Global Affairs Canada is responsible for human rights reporting that federal agencies use when making decisions about sharing information with other governments.

  Canada

  Jun 20, 2024
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• A Canadian has died in India, officials providing consular assistance

  A 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.

  Canada

  Jun 12, 2024
• Canada appoints new ambassadors to Palestinian Authority, UN

  Foreign Affairs Minister Melanie Joly announced that Graham Dattels has become Canada’s representative to the Palestinian Authority.

  Canada

  May 22, 2024
• Wrong remains sent to ‘exhausted’ Canadian family after death on Cuba vacation

  Faraj 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.

  Canada

  Apr 22, 2024
• Global Affairs Canada says email is down as storm hits Ontario, Quebec

  An 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.

  Canada

  Apr 4, 2024
• Canada provides support to citizen arrested for opening Thai plane door

  Global 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.

  Canada

  Feb 12, 2024
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• Joly urges more funding to hire Canadian diplomats as Ottawa cuts spending

  Canada 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.

  Canada

  Feb 8, 2024
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• Global Affairs Canada systems compromised in data breach

  An internal message sent to GAC staff, seen by Global News, said steps are currently being taken to protect sensitive employee information and network security.

  Canada

  Jan 30, 2024