Harper to scope out Pacific Alliance for himself

In Peru, PM will talk trade and mining.

Canada urged to ensure miners publish what they pay

Civil society and business say they are figuring out how to do it—but jurisdictional barriers make for an uphill climb.

Temporary foreign workers storm threatens Tory brand: Observers

Changes made because perceived threat to Canadian jobs ‘cuts to the heart’ of the Tories’ middle-class support, says pollster Nik Nanos. Others say it’s not that simple.

New Zealand envoy brings dairy industry know-how

New Zealand and Canada are among the countries negotiating the Trans-Pacific Partnership, a process sure to touch on Canada’s supply-managed dairy sector. New Zealand scrapped supply management years ago.

Members want to fight pullout of parliament group

‘Clearly the agenda is to end Canada’s participation in the IPU’: NDP MP Charlton.

Membership dues to Inter-Parliamentary Union voted down

Senate and House internal economy boards must now decide on withdrawal.

Funding for Inter-Parliamentary Union under scrutiny

Parliamentary council could decide to cut funding to the IPU as early as April 24.

Canada nominating Kim Campbell to high-level UN job

Former prime minister in the running to be executive director of UN Women, replacing Chile’s former president Michelle Bachelet.

More help needed to boost Tunisian democracy: Envoy

‘If you invest in Tunisia now, you also invest in democracy:” Ambassador Riadh Essid.

Foreign policy showdown

MULCAIR: Moving on trade, readying his team to govern. TRUDEAU: A few key policies, and the rest is yet to come.

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