This is a fantastic opportunity: 4 month internship at Canada's MFA working on international security issues with mentorship from the @WPSNCanada. And in memory of such an inspiring colleague. Deadline to apply is 14 April.
Heartbroken at the loss of my dear friend Monika, a generous friend and exceptional diplomat. Quick-witted, brilliant, and the biggest heart. I miss her already.
It is with deep sadness and heavy hearts that we inform you of the death of our colleague and friend, Monika Studená, Deputy Head of Mission, who passed away unexpectedly on 11 th March 2023. We will all miss her more than words can express. Requiescat in Pace!
Our amazing Sumita was a vital member of embassy team and the #OPCW community. She was wicked smart, funny, brave, committed and empathetic. Sumita loved life so much, and excelled at living it well. Simon, Ishaan and Riya, I am so deeply sorry for your loss. ❤️
Today, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced the appointment of Jennifer May as Canada’s Ambassador to China. Read for more details: https://t.co/Nq15nRz0yy
Please take a moment to read these loving words about our colleague, friend and mentor Deborah Chatsis. She blazed the trail and was a cheerleader for so many of us. I miss my friend but am so very grateful for her life, her leadership and her laughter.
📸: The Knotted Gun sculpture at UNHQ in NYC is a universal symbol of non-violence.
On Sunday's #DiplomacyDay & every day, the UN continues to strive for peace around the world. https://t.co/BGxDHCtUZn
There are a lot of terrible things happening in our world, but if you're reading this, I want you to keep your head up. Everyone can make a positive difference in this world, no matter how small, when they lead with generosity, integrity, and justice in their minds and hearts.
“We don’t go to war. We go to the negotiating table. We go to court. We go to mediators. That is how we resolve disputes. The other way lies madness.” - @BobRae48 at the 11th Emergency Special Session of the #UNGA on #Ukraine 🇨🇦🇺🇦🌻
The Legion strongly condemns those who jumped on the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and disrespected the National War Memorial on Saturday.
The site commemorates those who fought and fell for the very freedoms that allow the right to protest peacefully and respectfully.
The Terry Fox Foundation is proud to continue Terry’s mission of funding cancer research. Terry believed in science and gave his life to help others. Thank you to all of our supporters who help us work toward realizing Terry’s dream of a world without cancer. 🇨🇦
New Year survey: 73 of 175 🇬🇧 ambassadors, high commissioners, governors & perm reps to int’l orgs are women; 39 are 1st woman to do their job; 🇬🇧 women are head of mission in ten G20 posts & 55% of overseas jobs in top 2 grades: 🇺🇸🇨🇳🇫🇷🇩🇪🇯🇵NATO🇳🇬🇵🇱🇷🇺&🇺🇳 50:50: #GettingThere
It’s the pursuit of perfection that’s the problem.
The perfect gift.
The perfect turkey.
The perfect tree.
The perfect Christmas.
It’s a lot to aspire to, especially considering so many people struggle just to have a Christmas, much less a perfect one.
Santa has been officially cleared to fly and deliver presents to children around the world. Merry Christmas to all! Please stay safe during this holiday season! 🎁🎄✨
Who else thinks the Ontario government needs to announce moving up third vaccine doses for people 18+, new restrictions & free rapid tests for all…today? ✋🏾
Canada pledged to significantly scale up contributions to the UN Peacebuilding Fund over 3 years, implement a second and expanded phase of the Elsie Initiative, C$2.5M to child protection work, and C$4.8M for medical response capacities & e-learning tech. #PKMinisterial#A4P
I was an able-bodied person until all of a sudden I wasn't. It has opened my eyes to barriers that have existed around me my whole life, that I had the luxury of not noticing until they affected me personally. /1 #InternationalDisabilityDay
Please don’t forget to consider supporting the @PafsoApase and @AMBCANADA1 scholarship in honour of @DChatsis for #Indigenous students of international relations. If you donate tomorrow, on #GivingTuesday2021, your contribution will be matched!
At this morning’s first session of the 2021 @OPCW Conference of State Parties, I read a joint statement on behalf of 54 countries, regarding the important role NGOs play in achieving a world free of chemical weapons. #OPCW#CSP26