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Concerns over implementation of transparency rules

Concerns over implementation of transparency rules

Necessity of tax evasion commitments debated.


Protests in Turkey not seen to hurt relations

Country too important as strategic partner in region, say observers.


World’s top development bankers applaud private sector shift

Fantino satisfied that Canada ‘on the same wavelength.’


New Haiti projects to ‘target priority areas’: Fantino

‘We can’t assume responsibility for all of the issues that need to be addressed’ says minister.


US, Canadian online surveillance programs spark privacy concerns

CSEC insists Charter is being followed.


Gun lobby suspicious of UN aims with arms treaty

Feds said to be stalling in lead-up to Conservative convention.


Parliament group pullout put off

Senate and House internal economy committees ask subcommittee to take another look.


Canada boosts ties with Bahrain

Two high-level visits this spring show a budding relationship, but concerns over human rights remain.


Charting the next US envoy’s path to Ottawa

A look at the pit stops along the Washington nomination process.


Foreign service union escalates walkouts after talks break down

PAFSO will ‘target the government’s top international priority files.’


Life as an agriculture lobbyist waiting for the EU deal

‘It’s really day-by-day; it’s an uncertain existence.’


Refugee crisis ‘over’: Hungary

Junior foreign minister says Canada’s asylum changes prompted massive claims drop.


The problem with that other EU deal

Baird confirms ‘suspensive clause’ stalling political deal, which the EU wants as a package with CETA.


Diplomats’ union targets EU trade talks

Union says it will have an impact, but the government says the show will go on.


Steel lobby cheers move to yank key China trade status

Canada says it’s still committed to ‘advancing deeper trade’ with China.


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policy briefings

June 5, 2013