2024 federal budget allocates $159.1m over 5 years to transform Global Affairs Canada, focusing on staff recruitment, training, compensation, and information systems.

2024 federal budget allocates $159.1m over 5 years to transform Global Affairs Canada. Funding includes $61.4m for foreign service recruitment/training, $47.6m for competitive compensation for local staff, $32.1m for improving information systems, and $18m for UN presence. The funds aim to address staff shortages and improve foreign policy priorities in a changing global environment.

May 12, 2024
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