Global Affairs Canada misconduct complaints have more than doubled since 2023

The department reported 120 'founded' cases in 2024-25, of which 31 were for misconduct and inappropriate behaviour, nine for financial mismanagement, five for harassment and violence, and four personnel security violations.

Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand. This is the third year Global Affairs Canada has released a misconduct and wrongdoing report, which aims to increase transparency on how these matters are addressed in the department.The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

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BY MARLO GLASS

July 29, 2025

Global Affairs Canada’s latest report on addressing misconduct and wrongdoing in the department details dozens of cases of financial mismanagement, sexual harassment, violence, and breaches in ethics, with 22 cases resulting in public servants losing their jobs.

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