Former diplomat speaks out after Federal Court intervenes in discrimination complaint
Madina Iltireh says she faced discrimination during her time at Canada's embassy in Kuwait …
Black staff at Global Affairs Canada allege systemic racism
Current and former Global Affairs Canada employees who are Black say the department doesn’t take their complaints about racism seriously.
Black staff at Global Affairs Canada allege racial discrimination and harassment
The head of the Black Class Action Secretariat said roughly 100 former and current Global Affairs staff allegedly faced racial discrimination and harassment …
Testimony on Workplace Discrimination
During testimony at Parliament Hill, representatives from the Coalition Against Workplace Discrimination (CAWD) presented firsthand accounts from Global Affairs Canada employees, highlighting patterns of systemic racism and calling on government officials to strengthen workplace protections and accountability mechanisms.
Speakers emphasized the personal and professional toll of unresolved complaints, barriers to justice, and institutional silence, underscoring the urgent need for transparent investigations, independent oversight, and meaningful cultural change within Canada’s public service.
Over 100 current and former Global Affairs staff call for change amid widespread harassment and discrimination at home and abroad
Global Affairs Canada (GAC) employees are breaking their silence on a culture of harassment and discrimination within one of Canada’s most high-profile federal departments.
Financial Post - Oct 22, 2025