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Transforming Canadian Diplomacy: What It Means for Canadians Abroad
Global Affairs Canada is undergoing a transformation to adapt to the changing international landscape, and a recent panel discussion co-hosted by the Institute for Peace & Diplomacy and Young Diplomats of Canada explored what this means for Canadians living abroad.
The panelists highlighted the need for a more pragmatic and selective foreign policy approach, focusing on regions like the Arctic, Caribbean, and Latin America, in addition to the Indo-Pacific, which could create new opportunities for expatriate Canadians. Budget constraints may impact the implementation of these changes and the programs and services that Canadians overseas rely on. The panelists also emphasized the importance of engaging all Canadians, including those abroad, in a dialogue on Canada's foreign policy priorities to foster greater public understanding and unity.
As Global Affairs Canada works to implement its transformation agenda, Canadians living abroad can expect to see changes in the way Canada engages with the world and may have new opportunities to contribute to shaping Canada's foreign policy future.
Read more: Institute for Peace and Diplomacy (with video)
StatsCan's Monitoring of Canadian Social Media
Statistics Canada (StatsCan) has engaged Meltwater, a social media surveillance company, to monitor public sentiment on social media in alignment with the government’s Online Harms Bill. The program is intended to analyze social trends and conversations related to StatsCan's mandate, and claims to employ stringent privacy measures to ensure the collected public information does not infringe on individual privacy rights. Despite the effort to balance public safety with privacy, the move has sparked debates about freedom of speech and the extent of surveillance in a democratic society.
Read more: Western Standard