Diplomatic Circles

Oliphant preps African engagement strategy for cabinet as Canada readies to boost diplomatic presence

With the announcement of two new diplomatic posts in Africa, Canada now will have 22 missions in 54 African countries, but more are expected.

Liberal MP Robert Oliphant, parliamentary secretary to the foreign affairs minister, has visited seven African countries over three cross-Atlantic trips while preparing a new African strategy for cabinet.The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

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BY NEIL MOSS

July 20, 2022

With two new diplomatic missions in Africa, Canada is moving to increase its engagement on the continent as a new strategy is being prepared for the cabinet. Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly (Ahuntsic-Cartierville, Que.) announced on June 22 that Canada would be opening a new high commission ...

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