Global Affairs Canada

The Minister of International Trade, Export Promotion, Small Business and Economic Development appeared before the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Trade on their study on the Canadian Foreign service and elements of the Foreign Policy Machinery within Global Affairs Canada...

Canada and Mexico share a dynamic and prosperous relationship: as friends, as North American neighbours, and as strategic partners in the Americas and in the world. Over the years, our cooperation has expanded across a wide range of political, trade, social, environmental and security interests.

The Prime Minister of Canada and the President of Mexico have committed themselves to renew a relationship that draws on the diverse strengths of all citizens, putting their well-being and interests at the centre of our bilateral cooperation. This commitment recognizes a shared vision to build...

The Canada-Mexico Partnership annual reports highlight the work and progress of this important mechanism over the period and outlines its goals for the year ahead.

Since the downing, significant questions have remained surrounding the circumstances and causes of the tragedy. Gaps in knowledge continue to exist, and to date, the Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran (Iran) has been unresponsive to requests by Canada and its international partners to...

On December 15, 2020, Mr. Goodale released his report "Flight PS752: The long road to transparency, accountability and justice". It examines what happened to PS752 and provides a summary of the Government of Canada’s response, a chronology of events and Mr. Goodale’s recommendations on best...

The objectives of this Policy are to: Foster a culture that supports and promotes scientific integrity in the design, conduct, management, review and communication of research, science, and related activities. Increase public, employee and stakeholder trust in the credibility and reliability of...

The Global Affairs Canada Accessibility Action Plan from 2022 to 2025 was developed pursuant to the Accessible Canada Act with the aim to remove and prevent barriers to persons with disabilities.

Global Affairs Canada’s Rapid Response Mechanism Canada (RRM Canada) team serves as a permanent secretariat for the G7 Rapid Response Mechanism (G7 RRM). RRM Canada prepared this report in partnership with G7 RRM members and observers, including Australia, New Zealand, NATO, the Netherlands and...

The Minister of Foreign Affairs appeared before the Senate Standing Committee Foreign Affairs and International Trade on May 10th, 2023.

The executive summary provides findings and recommendations from a formative evaluation of the pilot phase of the Elsie Initiative for Women in Peace Operations. The Initiative is a Canada-led, multi-stakeholder effort to increase the meaningful participation of uniformed women in the UN peace...

Evaluation reports The department periodically conducts evaluations of Global Affairs Canada priorities, programs and projects. Evaluation serves as a practical management tool for reviewing performance of programs and activities. The information gathered through an evaluation helps improve the...

This initiative is published as a requirement of the Treasury Board Secretariat, which holds departments responsible for providing an enumeration of requirements in federal regulations that impose an administrative burden on businesses.

Step into the world of information technology (IT) at Global Affairs Canada (GAC), where women are making waves. Discover the unique career paths taken by some employees as they share their achievements. Join us in celebrating these amazing women and find out how they can inspire your IT career...

Her Excellency the Governor General in Council, on the recommendation of the Minister of Foreign Affairs, pursuant to paragraph 3(2)(c) of the Avoiding Complicity in Mistreatment by Foreign Entities Acta, issues the annexed Directions for Avoiding Complicity in Mistreatment by Foreign Entities...

This report details Global Affairs Canada’s implementation of the Avoiding Complicity in Mistreatment by Foreign Entities Act (ACMFEA) in 2022. The report was shared with the Minister of Foreign Affairs in February 2022, as required by section 7(1) of the act.

The evaluation aimed to determine the extent to which the CTA, run by 12 missions internationally, is relevant, efficient and effective in supporting growth of Canadian small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs). 

This evaluation examines Global Affairs Canada’s Business Women in International Trade (BWIT) initiative, and aims to highlight strengths and gaps in BWIT’s objectives, resources and delivery of services.

The department publishes an evaluation plan on an annual basis. The plan serves as an information and management tool that reflects the results of the department’s annual evaluation planning exercise. The plan identifies planned mandatory and discretionary evaluations which, together, will...

The agreement concerning annual reports on Human Rights and Free Trade between Canada and the Republic of Colombia requires that Canada and Colombia each draft an annual report for tabling in their respective legislatures on the effects on human rights in both Canada and Colombia of measures...