The Consular Function in the 21St Century
The Consular Function in the 21st Century A report for Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada George Haynal, Michael Welsh, Louis Century & Sean Tyler 27 March 2013 Project Overview In January 2013, the Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade commissioned the University of Toronto Munk School of Global Affairs to undertake (i) a review of academic literature and (ii) a survey of intergovernmental agreements dealing with consular affairs. Consular affairs was defined as services to citizens seeking assistance or protection prior to and during travel, work or residence abroad. The study was carried out between January 28 and March 15 and involved searches of the Internet, University of Toronto libraries, and court documentation in Canada. English-language materials made up the bulk of the literature under consideration. A preview of the results of the study was provided to DFAIT on February 25; the principal oral and document presentation was provided to Mr. W. Crosbie, Assistant Deputy Minister, DFAIT, on March 13. The final report containing this overview and report, an annotated bibliography and a review of international agreements, was submitted on March 27, 2013. There are three components of this research, each of which may be viewed as a stand- alone document. This document consolidates all three components: 1. The Consular Function in the 21st Century: Analysis of research findings a. Including a two-page overview of the research at page 1, below 2. Annex I: Recent Trends in the Consular Function: A literature review 3. Annex II: International Consular Agreements: A survey of bilateral and multilateral cooperation The Consular Function in the 21st Century Analysis of research findings George Haynal, Michael Welsh, Louis Century & Sean Tyler 27 March 2013 Table of Contents Project Overview 1 A.
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