United States of Mind
Flashback: the offices of Premier Rialto Sleazewagon, who lounged behind his desk, idly rubbing the head of his adoring Doberman, Stockwell. Across from him were two henchmen: Wild Bill van Salmon, former Premier, travelling tulip salesman and master of disguise; and farm-belt…
Between Silk and Cyanide: A Codemaker’s War 1941-1945
Leo Marks has written a unique and interesting book about a little understood but very important aspect of the war between Hitler and his several allied opponents.
Claude Châtillon 1917-1998
Claude Châtillon a servi le Canada avec distinction à titre tant de soldat que de diplomate.
Gilles Landry 1952-2000
Editor’s note: The Green Room at Canada House in London, renamed the Gilles Landry Room, will be dedicated to Gilles’ memory. It is the single largest reception room at Canada House and is also used for temporary exhibitions. This honour is a…
Funeral Director in Dubai: A Consul’s Other Related Duties
In 1993 I was sent to Dubai, United Arab Emirates, to open what was billed as a “mini- mission.” Shortly after my arrival a tragedy occurred amongst the resident Canadian community. I received notice from the local police that a young musician…
UN Day in the Philippines — 1958: Diplomatic Do Do
My first posting was to the Phillippines, in 1958, when our diplomatic accreditation was through the Ambassador in Tokyo. Canada was represented on the ground by a Consul General and me. I thus came, at an early stage, to be involved in…
Culinary Diplomacy on the Upper North Side: Newer, Better and Tastier
by Michael Phillips, Kevin O’Shea, and Lianne Verheyden Photos: Greg Kinch Photography
The Right Honourable Kim Campbell — An LA Story
bout de papier: What was it like coming to California as a former Prime Minister and taking on the job of Consul General?
Le Canada devrait plutôt aiguiser sa griffe que la vernir
par Bill Dymond and Stephane Jobin
La gestion du personnel au Foreign Office : cohérence, équité et absence de complaisance
Summary: Personnel management practices at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office are characterised by a constant search of a higher level of equity and a strong and active support of the merit principle. This especially applies to the appraisal process and the “assessment”…
