Liberals face criticism over motion on Israel-Hamas war: Israel's foreign minister says Canada was taking a step that would undermine Israel's ability to defend ...
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Quick Glance: Blinken to visit Israel amid rising tensions over Gaza war
- US Secretary of State Antony Blinken embarks on his sixth urgent mission to the Middle East to discuss the conflict between Israel and Hamas.
- Tensions between the US and Israel escalate as President Biden urges Israel to avoid civilian casualties.
- Blinken is set to hold talks in Jeddah, Cairo, and Tel Aviv regarding ceasefire negotiations, humanitarian aid, and the future of the Gaza Strip.
- The international community is working towards resolving the conflict as the humanitarian situation in Gaza deteriorates, with an impending famine looming.
Sanders Says US Must Follow Suit After Canada Halts Arms Exports to Israel: "The U.S. should not provide another nickel for Netanyahu's war machine ...
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Quick Glance: Canada Halts Weapon Deliveries to Israel
- Canada suspends weapon exports to Israel following a parliamentary vote.
- The delivery halt was approved in parliament with support from liberal and green votes.
- Canada also aims to recognize a Palestinian state and responds to the Gaza conflict.
- Export of non-lethal weapons to Israel has been suspended since January, with Israel being a major recipient of Canadian weapons.
'A Small Step Forward': Canadian Parliament Backs Ending Arms Exports to Israel: "While imperfect, this is a tangible victory on the road to a Canadian ...
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First airlift for Canadians fleeing Haiti is complete after weather delay: Global Affairs says the 18 people were safely lodged overnight, and more evacuations ...
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Quick Glance: Canada Evacuates 'Most Vulnerable' Citizens From Haiti: Joly
- Foreign Affairs Minister Melanie Joly reports on evacuating 18 Canadians from Haiti and the beginning of assisted departures from the Caribbean nation.
- Global Affairs Canada is prioritizing the most vulnerable Canadians in Haiti, especially those with urgent medical needs or children.
- Canadians are currently being flown by helicopter to the Dominican Republic, as this option is only available to Canadian citizens with a valid Canadian passport due to restrictions.
- Canada's elite special forces, Joint Task Force Two (JTF2), are reported to be stationed in Haiti to assist with 'contingency planning' as the security situation in Haiti remains unstable.
2 more Canadians dead in Russia-Ukraine war, Global Affairs Canada says - National | Globalnews.ca
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Israel-Hamas motion sows confusion among NDP, Liberal MPs on nature of official arms-exports policy
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Israel arms ban still 'being refined,' as envoy says country can defend itself: Most Liberal MPs joined the NDP in backing a motion Monday calling for an end to ...
montrealgazette.com/news/national/israel-arms-ban-still-being-refined-as-envoy-says-country-can-defend-itself
Canadian woman identified as victim in Mexico shooting: The son of a Canadian woman killed in Queretaro, Mexico, says she was on her way back to Canada to look ...
ctvnews.ca/canada/canadian-woman-identified-as-victim-in-mexico-shooting-1.6816342
Canadians in Haiti warned to shelter in place as gang violence continues | Globalnews.ca
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Pro-Palestinian group sues Canada over military exports to Israel: Pro-Palestinian and human rights advocates in Canada on Tuesday filed a lawsuit against the ...
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Quick Glance: Pro-Palestinian Group Sues Canada Over Military Exports to Israel
- Pro-Palestinian campaigners file lawsuit to halt Canadian military exports to Israel.
- Lawsuit argues Canadian laws prohibit exports to Israel due to potential violations of international law.
- Canada has approved new permits for military exports to Israel since the Gaza war.
- Other NATO allies, such as the US and the Netherlands, also face lawsuits over the Gaza conflict.
US, Canada Target Russia with Hundreds of Sanctions: Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project
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Quick Glance: Sanctions on Russia: USA and Canada React
- The U.S. and Canada sanctioned hundreds of individuals and entities to mark the two year anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, joining the U.K and the EU in putting pressure on the Kremlin.
- The U.S. Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control announced the sanctioning of over 500 targets, imposed as a response to Moscow’s repression, human rights abuses, and attempts to eliminate Ukraine’s sovereignty.
- Likewise, Global Affairs Canada blacklisted another 10 individuals and 153 entities under the Special Economic Measures (Russia) Regulations, which is intended to hinder the Russian military’s ability to push further and further into Ukrainian territory.
- The sanctions also target supporters of Moscow’s UAV procurement network and those bolstering the armament supplies of the Russian army.
Palestinian Canadians and human rights lawyers are suing FM Melanie Joly over military exports to Israel, which they argue violate Canada’s obligations under ... Show more
Quick Glance: Legal Action Against Canada for Military Exports to Israel
- A coalition of Canadian lawyers is filing a lawsuit against Canada's Global Affairs Ministry over the export of military goods and technology to Israel during the Gaza conflict.
- Their argument posits that the exports could potentially contribute to human rights violations against Palestinians.
- Since the onset of the war on 7 October, Canada has granted export permits to Israel totaling at least C$28.5m ($21m).
- The lawsuit's aim is to prevent further exports from Canada to Israel, citing concerns of legality and international obligations.
Canadian federal police says they were targeted by cyberattack: Canadian federal police said on Friday their systems were targeted by an "alarming" cyberattack ...
reuters.com/technology/cybersecurity/canadian-federal-police-says-they-were-targeted-by-cyberattack-2024-02-24/
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Canada summons Russian ambassador over Navalny’s death, urges full inquiry - National | Globalnews.ca
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Pro-Palestinian protesters interrupt Trudeau during House of Commons question period
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Ottawa sets $80.5M for Kenya-led multinational security mission in Haiti - National | Globalnews.ca
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Canada says it will provide C$40 million in funding for humanitarian assistance to Gaza
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Canada to send almost $30 million in aid for Gaza after pausing UNRWA funds: Canada will send almost $30 million in aid, including water, food and other ...
thehill.com/policy/international/4438719-canada-send-almost-30-million-aid-gaza/
Gunfire hits home of Canadian Sikh separatist, months after assassination sent Canada-India ties spiraling
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Joly urges more funding to hire Canadian diplomats, amid Liberal cutbacks on spending
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Demands for Canada to stop supplying weapons to Israel grow louder: But loopholes and a lack of transparency stall efforts to hold government accountable for its ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/2/9/demands-for-canada-to-stop-supplying-weapons-to-israel-grow-louder
ICJ ruling in Gaza genocide case renews calls to end Israel arms transfers: Advocates urge countries to suspend arms sales to Israel after top UN court says risk ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/1/27/icj-ruling-in-gaza-genocide-case-renews-calls-to-end-israel-arms-transfers
Quick Glance: US Court Hears Civil Case on Biden's Alleged Complicity in Gaza Genocide
- Plaintiffs are urging the federal court to prompt the US to use its influence to push Israel to end its hostilities in Gaza.
- A civil case accusing US President Joe Biden and other senior officials of complicity in the 'genocide' in Gaza has commenced in a federal court in California.
- During Friday’s hearing, the court heard from lawyers, activists, and organizers, including doctors in Gaza, about the situation Palestinians have been facing for almost four months.
- The CCR is asking the court to 'declare that the defendants have violated their duty under the 1948 Genocide Convention, as part of federal common law, to take all measures within their power to prevent Israel from committing genocide against the Palestinian people in Gaza'.
Canada had already sent UNRWA $48M when pause announced, GAC confirms: 'Canada will not retroactively revoke funds that have already been disbursed to address ...
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Canada reaches settlement with Michael Spavor over detention in China: Spavor was one of two Canadians detained in China in 2018 amid a broader diplomatic feud ...
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Three Canadians taken by Israel in Gaza, says relative, decrying Ottawa’s response
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Canada provides support to citizen arrested for opening Thai plane door - National | Globalnews.ca
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Canada Reaches Settlement with Canadian Detained in China for Nearly Three Years
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Canada suspends cash for UN agency serving Palestinians, amid probe into Hamas attack
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Quick Glance: Significance of UNRWA for Palestine
- Serious allegations from Israel.
- UNRWA has been supporting Palestinian refugees since 1948.
- Advocacy for refugees' right to return.
- Involvement of twelve UNRWA workers in terrorist attacks.
Canadian culture can be leveraged to increase our global influence: Instead of using its artistic capital to restore its flagging soft power ...
theglobeandmail.com/opinion/article-canadian-culture-can-be-leveraged-to-increase-our-global-influence/
Politics trumped legal advice in decision not to revoke citizenship of Nazi in 1960s
montrealgazette.com/news/national/politics-trumped-legal-advice-in-decision-not-to-revoke-citizenship-of-nazi-in-1960s
Canadian reported missing in Gaza makes contact with family, posts video online: Global Affairs Canada confirmed a few days later that it was aware of a Canadian ...
torontosun.com/news/national/canadian-reported-missing-in-gaza-makes-contact-with-family-posts-video-online
Latest detentions raise renewed questions about safety of foreigners in China: According to Global Affairs Canada, some 92 Canadians are currently detained in ...
theglobeandmail.com/world/article-latest-detentions-raise-renewed-questions-about-safety-of-foreigners/
China offers ‘new way of thinking,’ former Canadian ambassador tells business audience
theglobeandmail.com/politics/article-rio-tinto-china-ambassador/
Palestinian-Canadian citizen journalist reported missing in Gaza: Mansour Shouman was last heard from last Sunday around 4 p.m., Zaheera Soomar said.
torontosun.com/news/national/palestinian-canadian-citizen-journalist-reported-missing-in-gaza
Data breach at Global Affairs Canada affecting some users' personal information: There has been a data breach at Global Affairs Canada involving the personal ...
ctvnews.ca/politics/data-breach-at-global-affairs-canada-affecting-some-users-personal-information-1.6748693
Trudeau says Ottawa ‘actively working’ to find missing Palestinian-Canadian in Gaza
theglobeandmail.com/canada/article-trudeau-says-ottawa-actively-working-to-find-missing-palestinian/
U.S. gun crime, health insurance woes scare off Canadian diplomats, union says: The union that represents Canadian diplomats abroad says Global Affairs Canada ...
ctvnews.ca/canada/u-s-gun-crime-health-insurance-woes-scare-off-canadian-diplomats-union-says-1.6735702
Canada holds ’workshops’ for Indian officials on rule of law amid Trudeau, Modi spat
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'It is certainly possible' Trump becomes president again: Canadian ambassador to U.S.
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Following calls for Canada to clarify stance, here's what Joly said to Israel's foreign affairs minister
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Timeline of recent tensions between Canada and India: Issues over Sikh separatism have continue to simmer for decades, but tensions hit a boiling point in the ...
montrealgazette.com/news/national/timeline-of-recent-tensions-between-canada-and-india
China, Canada to maintain contact over 'difficult' relations, ministers say: China and Canada want to maintain contacts to bolster what Beijing called the ...
reuters.com/world/china-is-open-contacts-dialogue-with-canada-chinas-foreign-minister-2024-01-11/
Michael Higgins: Trudeau declares neutrality on Israel — he just won't admit it: Statement on genocide case was deliberately confusing, depriving Canadians of ...
nationalpost.com/opinion/michael-higgins-trudeau-declares-neutrality-on-israel-he-just-wont-admit-it
Here’s how we can improve cybersecurity for Canadians and businesses: Earlier this year, researchers said they discovered 26 billion online records – including ...
theglobeandmail.com/business/commentary/article-heres-how-we-can-improve-cybersecurity-for-canadians-and-businesses/
MPs who visited West Bank urge action against 'constant humiliation' of Palestinians
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Sexual evidence kits handed over to ministry, police: A total of 300 Sexual Assault Evidence collection kits valued at $3.7 million were delivered to the ...
stabroeknews.com/2024/02/10/news/guyana/sexual-evidence-kits-handed-over-to-ministry-police/
Global Affairs Canada changing policy as gay diplomat wins surrogacy expenses case
ctvnews.ca/politics/global-affairs-canada-changing-policy-as-gay-diplomat-wins-surrogacy-expenses-case-1.6724611
As Canada lags on Sudan sanctions, ex-ambassador suggests it could play a peace role
ctvnews.ca/canada/as-canada-lags-on-sudan-sanctions-ex-ambassador-suggests-it-could-play-a-peace-role-1.6756782
Canada expresses disappointment over Jan 7 electoral process: Canada has expressed its disappointment that the electoral process in the January 7 parliamentary ...
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Global Affairs Canada changing policy as gay diplomat wins surrogacy expenses case
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Global Affairs Canada investigating 'malicious' cyberattack and data breach: Global Affairs Canada says it is investigating a cyberattack and data breach that ...
torontosun.com/news/national/global-affairs-canada-investigating-malicious-cyberattack-and-data-breach
Canada lifts ban on military exports to Turkey: The Department of Global Affairs made the lifting of the restrictions public in a notice to exporters ...
theglobeandmail.com/politics/article-canada-lifts-ban-on-military-exports-to-turkey/
Ex-Calgarian-turned-Gaza activist goes missing amid Israeli army advance: Calgary ex-pat Mansour Shouman, well-known for championing the Palestinian cause in ...
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ANC cautions Canada against lifting arms embargo on Turkey : YEREVAN, JANUARY 23, ARMENPRESS. The Armenian National Committee of Canada has urged the Canadian ...
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AGAR: Anti-Americanism here based largely on ignorance: Today’s story of Canadian anti-Americanism is one that I could not have seen coming.
torontosun.com/opinion/columnists/agar-anti-americanism-here-based-largely-on-ignorance
GOLDSTEIN: PM’s flip-flop on Mideast war shows we’re not a serious country: The Trudeau government botched its announcement on whether Canada supports South ...
torontosun.com/opinion/columnists/goldstein-pms-flip-flop-on-mideast-war-shows-were-not-a-serious-country
Canadian ambassador sees a ‘synergy’ of priorities with Orange County: Ambassador Kirsten Hillman visited Southern California to tour local businesses and ...
ocregister.com/2024/01/19/canadian-ambassador-sees-a-synergy-of-priorities-with-orange-county/
Authenticity of Norval Morrisseau painting being investigated by National Capital Commission, OPP
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Canada pledges to work with U.S. over competing claims to Arctic sea floor: The federal government is pledging to work with its American counterparts after the U ...
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Person killed in upstate New York bus crash was a Canadian citizen, Global Affairs Canada says
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As Canada seeks to define its place in the world, the fight for global influence has never been hotter
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Canada launching new temporary immigration measures for family members of Canadians in Gaza
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Global Affairs confirms Canadian death in Lebanon, 8th since Israel-Hamas war began
ctvnews.ca/canada/global-affairs-confirms-canadian-death-in-lebanon-8th-since-israel-hamas-war-began-1.6671708
FIRST READING: A cursory history of evil regimes praising Canada: It's never happened before that a listed terror group has publicly thanked the Government of ...
nationalpost.com/opinion/cursory-history-of-evil-regimes-praising-canada
Intelligence watchdog's delayed report says Global Affairs program risks blowback
ctvnews.ca/politics/intelligence-watchdog-s-delayed-report-says-global-affairs-program-risks-blowback-1.6695789
Canada learned lessons from Trump's first term -- and vice versa, says ambassador
ctvnews.ca/politics/canada-learned-lessons-from-trump-s-first-term-and-vice-versa-says-ambassador-1.6696562
No Canadians reported hurt, missing after Japan quakes, GAC says: No Canadians have been reported injured or missing following the 7.6-magnitude earthquake that ...
ctvnews.ca/canada/no-canadians-reported-hurt-missing-after-japan-quakes-gac-says-1.6706867
Jamie Sarkonak: Activist bureaucrats behind travel advisory for LGBT people going to U.S.
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Mideast ministers in Ottawa to discuss Israel-Hamas war with Joly, Trudeau: A group of foreign ministers from the Palestinian Authority, Saudi Arabia and Turkiye ...
ctvnews.ca/politics/mideast-ministers-in-ottawa-to-discuss-israel-hamas-war-with-joly-trudeau-1.6680868
Michael Kovrig hopes Ottawa settlement will cover lost income, could donate some to charity
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Canada's aid cut, geopolitical stances challenge 'pragmatic' pivot to Global South
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National security watchdog rebukes diplomatic intelligence collection program for lack of safeguards and oversight
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Canada’s Global Security Reporting Program needs an overhaul, not mere tinkering: A damning report finds that Global Affairs Canada’s information-gathering ...
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Global Affairs to relaunch two key language trainings, but only if it has the money to do so
nationalpost.com/news/politics/global-affairs-to-relaunch-two-key-language-trainings-but-only-if-it-has-the-money-to-do-so
Canada should halt weapons shipments to Israel, arms control advocate says: Waterloo, Ont.-based Project Ploughshares is urging Ottawa to halt all arms sales to ...
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Canada condemns 'extremist settler violence' against Palestinians in West Bank: Global Affairs
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