Canadian diplomats in U.S. face gun violence, housing woes: audit [View all]
Source: GlobalNews
An internal government audit of Canadian diplomatic missions in the U.S. completed late last year found staff faced safety risks and problems with accessing health care — more than a year after a union flagged those same issues.
“U.S. cities present security risks related to street crime, protests, the widespread presence of firearms, and broader social crises such as substance abuse and mental health issues,” says the audit completed by Global Affairs Canada.
“These factors make security and emergency management a critical component of day-to-day mission operations.”
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Citing lockdowns and evacuations in an office hosting one Canadian consulate in the U.S., the union recommended diplomats posted to the United States receive higher pay to compensate them for the risk.
Read more: https://globalnews.ca/news/11968152/canadian-diplomats-us-gun-violence-housing-woes-audit/
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