Canada relocates some Israeli embassy staff as Iran conflict flares – National

Canada has relocated non-essential staff and their families from its diplomatic offices in Israel and the West Bank to a safe third country as the deadly conflict with Iran continues to escalate. A daily update from Global Affairs Canada said four non-critical personnel and 20 dependents were moved Monday from Tel Aviv and Ramallah, adding … Read more

Canada ‘deeply alarmed’ by Gaza violence as aid group pauses food delivery – National

Ottawa has issued a stronger condemnation of Israel’s restrictions on food aid in Gaza as the country’s ambassador continues to reject claims that Israel is violating humanitarian law. The fresh criticism came Tuesday night in a post on X by Global Affairs Canada’s development branch. In it, the department again called on Israel to allow … Read more

Carney’s plan to boost Canada’s foreign service needs more details: union – National

Prime Minister Mark Carney has vowed to invest in Canada’s foreign service, arguing that diplomacy is becoming increasingly important in a dangerous world. A union official representing foreign service officers and a senator who once served Canada overseas say they’re optimistic about Carney’s plans but they want to see the details. The Liberal election platform … Read more