Editorial // Éditorial
Utioners of foreign policy constantly ne of the issues with which the practistruggle is identifying Canada’s place in the world. At first glance, this issue may seem a little trite, appealing to the apparent Canadian national past-time of navel-gazing. But Canada is…
The President’s Comments
bout is PAFSO’s premier publication, providing an outlet for issues of concern and interest to Foreign Service officers — the ESs. So when it was proposed that 1, as President, write an occasional column — this being the first example — I…
Editorial // Éditorial
s this issue of bout de papier goes to press, a tentative settlement has been reached in the labour dispute between the Professional Association of Foreign Service Officers and Treasury Board. This follows a month of job action by PAFSO members. In…
Editorial // Éditorial
Department of Foreign Affairs and hat people are the greatest asset of th
Editorial // Éditorial
There’s a line from an old Billy Joel song to the effect that life is a series of hellos and goodbyes. This is particularly true of the foreign service, and once again, it’s time for both at bout de papier. Bernie Etzinger…
Editorial // Éditorial
September 13, 2001
Editorial // Éditorial
The reign of 20th century millennial hype is finally officially over and we are in the blissful period between the beginning of the new century and the start of the next round of early reservations at revolving restaurants for the next centennial…
À la prochaine…
It has been my privilege to serve as Editor of bout de papier for the past year. I would like to take this opportunity to thank Debra Hulley, the managing editor, who has made my task seem effortless. I have said it…
FS Awards: Opening Remarks
Good evening. It is my pleasure to welcome you all — colleagues, friends, family and distinguished guests — to the foreign service event of the year, the PAFSO Awards Dinner. I’d also like to thank, as Alan will properly later, our judges,…
Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Trade // Comité permanent des affaires étrangères et du commerce international
The Honourable Lloyd Axworthy (Minister of Foreign Affairs): I welcome the opportunity to meet with members and to talk about how we’re trying to adapt the resources of the department to our policy priority.
