On today's 'Global Exchange' Podcast, we take an in-depth look at the state of Canadian consular services. Join Colin in conversation with Patricia Fortier, a former Assistant Deputy Minister responsible for Security, Consular, and Emergency Management at Global Affairs Canada, for a discussion on how Canada uses its consular services, the current stresses facing Canadian system, and why a Canadian consular presence is so important throughout the world.
Bios:
Colin Robertson (host) - A former Canadian diplomat, Colin Robertson is Vice President of the Canadian Global Affairs Institute and a Senior Advisor to Dentons LLP.
Patricia Fortier - a retired Canadian diplomat whose career focused on political relations, governance, international security, consular/crisis management, and trade/investment. She acted most recently as Assistant Deputy Minister responsible for Security, Consular, and Emergency Management in Global Affairs Canada.
Book Recommendations:
- Patricia Fortier - "A Short History of Nearly Everything" - by Bill Bryson (https://www.amazon.com/Short-History-Nearly-Everything/dp/076790818X)
Related Links:
- "From lost passports to international kidnappings, consular policy needs a refresher" - Christina Spencer [Ottawa Citizen] (http://ottawacitizen.com/opinion/columnists/spencer-from-lost-passports-to-international-kidnappings-consular-policy-needs-a-refresher)
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Produced by Jared Maltais. Music credits to Drew Phillips.
