‘We cannot waste any time’: Anand promises ‘action’ and reform in foreign affairs

OTTAWA — Faced with escalating conflict in the Middle East, a collapsing global trade system and a department struggling to reform itself, Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand says she relishes the job of helping Canada navigate a turbulent world. In a wide-ranging interview Thursday with The Canadian Press, Anand said her experiences in both politics and academia can help her streamline Canada’s approach to global issues, allowing it to pursue its interests without losing sight of its values. “How do you ensure, when you have these large departments, that you’re actually able to execute? That is the heart of government….