Write your own Caption Contest
The winner: Since you chaps all agree, I’ll read The Great Gatsby first chance I get. (from Doug Gardner of PSP).
The Embassy — Our March Puzzle
This is the floor plan of the top two storeys of the Canadian Embassy at Stillbone Falls. You are conducting from Ottawa a survey of office space utilization as a function of provincial origin (an initiative of the First Ministers’ Conference). Unfortunately,…
The A Aalto Readership Survey
Your fearless editor called A Aalto the other day to mention that some readers have been finding these puzzles too tough. Aalto replied in a constructive fashion, and Mr. Robertson is reported in fair condition. He would nevertheless welcome your views on…
Contract Negotiations Report
The purpose of the special general meeting held February 11, 1985, was to report to PAFSO members the the results of a comprehensive questionnaire on the FS contract sent by PAFSO to all our colleagues, both in Canada and abroad, to inform…
Professional Committee Report
The PAFSO Professional Committee’s Breakfast Seminars continued in full force through the winter season. Speakers included International Trade Minister James Kelleher, (see interview on page) Frank Petrie, Lord Carrington, Robert Ford, John Harker, Greg Newell, Stephen Lewis, Charles McMillan and Jeffrey Simpson.
The EX/FS Conversion
On October 26, 1984, members of PAFSO Executive met with External Affairs officials to discuss the arrangements made with Treasury Board regarding the EX/FS conversion exercise.
L’affaire Massip
Au début de l’été 1984, Mme Massip fut rappelée de mission plus tôt que prévu pour cause disciplinaire. Elle était accusée d’insubordination par son chef de mission, l’ambassadeur Warden.
Internal Policy on Appeals and Grievances
PAFSO Executive Committee has made the following decisions with regards to internal policy on membership’s representation:
From the Minister of International Trade
On January 11, 1985, PAFSO’s Professional Committee held its second “Ministerial” breakfast meeting since September 4, 1984. The Minister for International Trade, the Hon. James Kelleher agreed to participate and did a “tour d’horizon” of the international trade scene for the benefit…
Training and Developement at External
The following is the first of a two-part article on Training and Development in the Department of External Affairs. This segment describes the training environment at present; the second will address the results of a consultant’s study that will recommend improvements in…
