Moving from contacts to contracts was Dutch envoy’s priority

Wim Geerts promoted gay rights, helped grow trade—and rocked out on the guitar. Just another day in the life of a diplomat, right?

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.

Visas were an unexpected challenge: Czech envoy

Nevertheless, grey hair not due to Canada, says Karel Žebrakovský.

The country that doesn’t change will not develop: Cuban envoy

Julio Garmendía Peña met with the wife of one of the Cuban Five just after arriving in Canada.

More help needed to boost Tunisian democracy: Envoy

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

‘A lot of work to do’ on immigration issues: Colombian envoy

Trade, travel, and tourism top the political appointee’s to-do list.

Mexican envoy worked heavily on visas

Mexico would happily welcome Canada into Pacific Alliance, said Francisco Barrio Terrazas, but he also urged Canada not to take Southern partners for granted.

Outpouring of support marked envoy’s term

Northern Tour a highlight for Portuguese ambassador

Tour an important means by which to understand Canada, says envoy.