The Department Under Scrutiny
In the excerpts below, the corporate problems of External Affairs and International Trade are attributed to internal and external factors. But there are signs of hope.
Les frontières maritimes du Canada : Une belle série de conflits
A yant l’insigne d’honneur d’être un – des rares juristes du ministère qui ait pu (jusqu’ici) faire carrière sans jamais toucher au droit de la mer, quelques surprises m’attendaient lorsque j’ai pris mes fonctions actuelles. Ma plus grande surprise a été, premièrement,…
A Little Mix-Up in the Mail
This article is adapted from a chapter of Sidney Freifeld’s new book Undiplomatic Notes: Tales from the Canadian Foreign Service, to be published by Hounslow Press in October. The book will be illustrated, like this article, with drawings by Susan Macartney.
The CIIA: A Canadian Institution
The history of the Canadian Institute of International Affairs is in many ways a reflection of the evolution of Canadian foreign policy. It is also the story of some remarkable Canadians who left their mark on that policy.
Le Canada et l’Organisation des États Américains
La signature récente de la Charte de l’OEA par le Canada, marquant ainsi son adhésion à l’organisme hémisphérique et régional, atteste d’une nouvelle maturité de la politique étrangère canadienne. Cela ouvre aussi la porte à de nouvelles initiatives susceptibles de rehausser l’influence…
Letters // Correspondance
I am the pleased recipient of copies of your magazine. I particularly enjoyed Vol. 7, No. 2, notably the article by Ivan Head about Basil Robinson’s excellent book. Basil had an advantage over American FSO’s; we were not allowed to keep diaries.
Opening Night for the Canadian Foreign Service Officer Award
It proved to be the best summer party the Pearson Building has seen in years. On Thursday, June 14th, PAFSO hosted the inaugural ceremony for its new Canadian Foreign Service Officer Award. The turn-out was tremendous. PAFSO members from all streams and…
Life After Corporate Review
The PASO Executive and membership in Ottawa were actively involved in discussing Corporate Review both amongst ourselves, and with Management. As a result, the opinions of members were sought and passed to Management. In addition, PAFSO has formed a Working Group to…
Editor’s Notebook // Carnet du rédacteur
Une fois de plus et, pour la deuxième année consécutive, bout de papier a gagné le « New York Art Director’s Award for Creativity ». Le numéro gagnant était le volume 7 n° 3 avec les deux brésiliens sur la couverture. Ce…
