Global Affairs Canada parent organization Government of Canada
Global Affairs Canada (GAC; French: Affaires mondiales Canada; AMC) is the department of the Government of Canada that manages Canada's diplomatic and consular relations, promotes Canadian international trade, and leads Canada's international development and humanitarian assistance. It is also responsible for maintaining Canadian government offices abroad with diplomatic and consular status on behalf of all government departments.History
The department has undergone numerous name changes and re-organizations since its founding in 1909. Originally established as the "Department of External Affairs", the department has been known by a variety of names throughout its lifetime. Its current legal name is the Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development, but its common (or "applied") name is Global Affairs Canada.
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