Colin RobertsonComments Off on Political Appointees and Diplomacy
Trudeau’s penchant for political appointees shows lack of appreciation for ambassadors’ work: former senior diplomat By NEIL MOSS JULY 15, 2020 ‘[Trudeau] neglects the fact that you need experience and competent people,’… Read more »
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New NAFTA comes into force Canada Day amid tariff threats, COVID-19 uncertainty by Cormac Macsweeney Posted Jun 30, 2020 9:17 am MDT National flags representing Canada, Mexico, and the U.S…. Read more »
Amid tension at the top, U.S.-Canada ties are tight Minneapolis Star Tribune June 26, 2020 Elaine Thompson • Associated Press The relationship between the U.S. and Canada has been strong… Read more »
Look to the new NAFTA for the roadmap to the future of the Canada-U.S. bond By COLIN ROBERTSON MAY 27, 2020” The CUSMA odyssey reminds us that our advocacy with Congress and… Read more »
Despite pandemic, Trump muses about resuming plan for in-person G7 meetings The Canadian Press MAY 20, 2020 WASHINGTON — Suppose Donald Trump held a summit for the leaders of the… Read more »
Colin RobertsonComments Off on COVID Effect on Canada and Global Affairs
One of the few certainties of COVID-19 crisis is that things are going to change with China Even before COVID, Trump was battling a trade war with China and the… Read more »
Colin RobertsonComments Off on Trump says no face masks for Canada
‘The deeper the wound, the longer it takes to heal’: Trump’s threats undermine Canada-U.S. relationship, says former envoy By NEIL MOSS APR. 8, 2020 ‘We are dealing with an administration that is… Read more »
Colin RobertsonComments Off on Canada and UN Security Council seat
Canada keeps up push for UN Security Council seat during COVID-19 crisis Mike Blanchfield / The Canadian Press March 29, 2020 1The COVID-19 pandemic ended the secret handshakes and deal-making… Read more »
China can play key role in G20 virtual summit on COVID-19 crisis: former Canadian officials 0 Comment(s)Print E-mailXinhua, March 26, 2020 Adjust font size: by Christopher Guly OTTAWA, March 25 (Xinhua) —… Read more »
As Trump muses about easing COVID-19 restrictions, all eyes are on the border Any moves President Trump makes to lift restrictions likely to be blocked by state governments, diplomats say… Read more »