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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 (#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.

This Week in Foreign Affairs — Ottawa (#1, 2026)

This Week in Foreign Affairs — Ottawa (#1, 2026)

Canada launches $244M defence innovation program; Tribunal announces duties on steel strapping imports; Minister Sidhu presses Gulf trade ties; G7 warns Iran on repression; Joint call for humanitarian access in Gaza.

QSA's Week in Foreign Affairs (#50, 2025)

QSA's Week in Foreign Affairs (#50, 2025)

Canada commits $50M more to Ukraine defence; G7 reaffirms support for Ukraine, concludes Canada’s presidency; trade tribunal maintains steel duties; new sanctions on Iran; HMCS Max Bernays returns after Arctic-Indo-Pacific deployment; bilateral security talks with Japan; European visits deepen de...

QSA's Week in Foreign Affairs (#49, 2025)

QSA's Week in Foreign Affairs (#49, 2025)

Canada announces Arctic satellite partnership; consultations on India, Thailand, UAE, and Mercosur trade agreements open; support for Ukraine reaffirmed in NATO and G7+ meetings; new defence industry initiatives launched; Canadian Forces member charged over foreign interference.

QSA's Week in Foreign Affairs (#48, 2025)

QSA's Week in Foreign Affairs (#48, 2025)

Canada commits new military aid for Ukraine; launches $357M defence investment program; Arctic operations partnership expected; diamond trade reforms remain stalled; international trade data delayed.

QSA's Week in Foreign Affairs (#47, 2025)

QSA's Week in Foreign Affairs (#47, 2025)

Ottawa hosts G7 Interior and Security Ministers; Canada signs defence accord with Latvia; new tariffs on foreign steel and data on narrowing trade deficit; Parliament debates foreign agent registry and CUSMA renewal.

QSA's Week in Foreign Affairs (#46, 2025)

QSA's Week in Foreign Affairs (#46, 2025)

Canada affirms Indo-Pacific, Africa, and Ukraine engagement; new aid pledged to Global Fund, Philippines, ASEAN; Canada-Germany $1B defence export; Bill C-12 and C-11 debated; ICE Pact signed with US/Finland.