Foreign Affairs Minister Melanie Joly calls for increased funding for Global Affairs Canada amidst budget cuts, emphasizing needs for more diplomats and cybersecurity.

Foreign Affairs Minister Melanie Joly is urging Members of Parliament to support increased funding for Global Affairs Canada amidst the Liberal government's ongoing budget cutbacks. Joly emphasizes the need for more Canadian diplomats to maintain influence in key regions, such as the Indo-Pacific, as well as investing in government information technology to address increasing cyberattacks. Despite the government's plan to cut overall expenditures by $7.1 billion over five years, Joly highlights the importance of funding for diplomatic resources and the need for non-partisan support in this area.

February 08, 2024
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