Joly urges more funding to hire Canadian diplomats as Liberals cut spending
Foreign Affairs Minister Melanie Joly is asking MPs to support more funding for Global Affairs Canada, despite the Liberals undertaking cutbacks across the government.
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Muslim council cancels meeting with Trudeau over Liberal stance on hate crimes, Gaza
The National Council of Canadian Muslims abruptly cancelled a meeting Monday with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and accused his government of failing to protect Palestinians or take «tangible action» against hate crimes.
Union head says higher pay may be needed to encourage diplomats to work in a key country: the U.S.
The union that represents Canadian diplomats abroad says Global Affairs Canada should consider boosting compensation for those posted to the United States because they face increased risk of gun crime and difficulty accessing health care.
Canada, China foreign ministers pledge dialogue, will attempt more collaboration
Foreign Affairs Minister Melanie Joly and her Chinese counterpart Wang Yi say they want to find common ground and maintain communication, despite tensions across the Pacific.