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Foreign Affairs (Ottawa)

This is Queen Street Analytics' weekly digest of regulatory developments, legislative discussions and other government-related news coming out of Ottawa and the provincial governments. This newsletter channel covers Canada's foreign affairs and international relations. Once a week, we break down the most important updates in this space in under five minutes.

This Week in Foreign Affairs — Ottawa (#8, 2026)

This Week in Foreign Affairs — Ottawa (#8, 2026)

Canada denounces Iran’s strikes in Middle East; New Ottawa-Beijing trade terms restore canola, seafood, beef access; $18.5B deals inked in G7 Critical Minerals Alliance; Defence talks deepen with Australia; Committee to assess Venezuela crisis.

This Week in Foreign Affairs — Ottawa (#7, 2026)

This Week in Foreign Affairs — Ottawa (#7, 2026)

Canada renews Operation UNIFIER; new $2B Ukraine military aid and sanctions package; Anand, McGuinty, Korean ministers advance defence pact; Defence Industrial Strategy funds CDL Defence program; Canada, India launch talent and innovation initiative

This Week in Foreign Affairs — Ottawa (#6, 2026)

This Week in Foreign Affairs — Ottawa (#6, 2026)

StatsCan reports merchandise trade deficit narrows; International trade in services surplus grows; Defence, aerospace, and clean tech data released; Multiple House and Senate committee meetings on international security, Ukraine, and trade scheduled.

This Week in Foreign Affairs — Ottawa (#5, 2026)

This Week in Foreign Affairs — Ottawa (#5, 2026)

Canada and India establish security liaison officers; Ottawa announces market diversification for exporters; Senate scrutinizes privacy rules for political parties; Government launches supply chain support for auto and agriculture sectors; Global Affairs Canada condemns Israeli West Bank expansio...

This Week in Foreign Affairs — Ottawa (#4, 2026)

This Week in Foreign Affairs — Ottawa (#4, 2026)

Canada launches new auto industry strategy, expands Arctic presence with Greenland consulate; Tribunal probes Austrian oil field casing, rules on Chinese imports; Freedom Online Coalition issues Iran statement; Ministers Anand and Sidhu strengthen overseas partnerships.

This Week in Foreign Affairs — Ottawa (#3, 2026)

This Week in Foreign Affairs — Ottawa (#3, 2026)

Canada strengthens energy and mining ties with India; Defence agreements deepen Indo-Pacific alliances; UNRWA headquarters demolition condemned; International trade data signals rising deficit; Parliamentary scrutiny of foreign election interference; Royal Navy operations in Taiwan Strait under r...

This Week in Foreign Affairs — Ottawa (#2, 2026)

This Week in Foreign Affairs — Ottawa (#2, 2026)

Canada expands trade and development in Southeast Asia; major commercial agreements signed in Saudi Arabia and UAE; launch of mutual recognition for architects with EU; Ontario bids for Defence Bank HQ; Manitoba convenes US Trade Council ahead of CUSMA talks; Quebec unveils minerals strategy.