Portrait of an Issue
We have made radical changes to Bout de Papier during the past year. Our spring issue introduced our new magazine. In this edition aggressive advertising by our Business Manager, Debra Donaldson, has allowed us to introduce colour (literally, rather than figuratively: some…
Our Family Afield
bout de papier, Vol. 3, No. 3 (1985) — Fall 1985 // Automne 1985, p. 2 Pretoria Front row: Margaret Riley, Ann Adcock, Edwin A. Willer, Edward G. Lee (Head of Post), Maurice H. Hébert, Margaret George, Paddy Walsh. Second Row: Claire Tirant, Theresa Bason, Pauline Morse, Lizzy Nkomo, Anne Wilson, Diane Greyvenstein, Mimie Makgabo, […]
Foreign Service Contract Update
For the first time ever PAFSO has gone to arbitration. Despite strong efforts over the past months by the PAFSO bargaining team in more than 13 contract negotiation meetings with representatives of Treasury Board and the Department of External Affairs, agreement has…
Today’s Diplomacy – Part II
In our last issue John Halstead looked at the perils of contemporary diplomacy. He concludes his piece on Today’s Diplomacy with a look at the qualities required by the current diplomat diplomat.
Adjustment Coming Home
McGill University Professor of Management, Nancy Adler, recently completed a study of the lives of spouses posted abroad. Sponsored in part by the U.S. Peace Corps, Proctor and Gamble and CIDA, Professor Adler interviewed more than 200 wives. She recently spoke to…
Getting About in Bangladesh
“Driver, That Man Assaulting your Windscreen is the Canadian High Commissioner”
From the President
Un communiqué du Ministère des Affaires extérieures annonçait le 29 mars dernier des nominations diplomatiques entre autres, celle de Mme Joan Winser au poste de Consul général à Los Angeles.
Letters to the Editor
“Very much enjoyed the last editions of Bout de papier. My wife and I read it from cover to cover. Congratulations to the editor and staff — keep up the good work!” W.L. Clarke Sao Paulo “My compliments on the Bout de…
Portrait of an Issue
The change in regime has been reflected in Canada’s High Commissioner to the Court of St. James and the old and the new, Don Jamieson and Roy McMurtry, provide reflections on their past and future activities. This issue begins a new series,…
Our Family Afield
bout de papier, Vol. 3, No. 2 (1985) — Summer 1985 // Été 1985, p. 2 Melbourne Front row: Gail Chrisfield, Cathy Beer, Susan Faine, Louise Bland, Sadie Keegan. Second row: Sharry McKenzie, Ross Haggert, Robyn Phillips, Susan Cartwright, Angela Bogdan, Leon Stryker. Absent: Sam Pattee, Wilf Lavoie, Karen Bingham, Nigel Wheeler. Beijing Front row: […]
