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On September 15, Australia, the UK and the US announced a trilateral security partnership, to deepen collaboration on defense technology and support Australia's acquisition of nuclear-powered subs.
A large proportion of the public service continues to work from home during the COVID-19 pandemic. Government offices remain open to ensure the delivery of essential government functions and many clients’ preparations for eventual return to the workplace are ongoing, guided by regional public health agencies.
Note: Questions on employees returning to the workplace should be responded to by the President of the Treasury Board, as the employer.
Concerns regarding the amount of refusals for international students from Africa.
On November 5, 2021, the Globe and Mail reported that the Government of Canada is developing a strategy for the entire Indo-Pacific region, which includes managing relations with China.
Canada remains committed to Afghanistan and the Afghan people following the Taliban takeover in August 2021 and the continued uncertain political, security and humanitarian environments.
Some jurisdictions that currently contract their policing services from the Royal Canadian Mounted Police are considering alternative policing models, including the establishment of independent police services.
Individuals with a nexus to Canada have travelled, or attempted to travel abroad, to support terrorist organizations, including in Syria and Iraq. Some individuals have already returned to Canada from various conflict zones, while others may return in the future.
The low number of cannabis record suspensions ordered since the Act to provide no-cost, expedited record suspensions for simple possession of cannabis came into force.
The Government of Canada is conducting an ongoing examination of emerging 5G technology and the associated economic opportunities and security risks.
The federal government is taking concrete measures to protect cutting-edge Canadian research, development, and technology that is being actively targeted by foreign state actors to advance their geopolitical, economic, and security interests.