Former Canadian foreign affairs minister Stéphane Dion says Canada should increase staffing at its embassies in Europe to better develop and sustain relationships. In comments cited by multiple outlets, Dion argues that Canada needs more diplomatic capacity to translate recent or ongoing agreements with the European Union into practical results. He also urges Canadian officials to establish timelines and deadlines to manage the “flurry of agreements” associated with Brussels and Ottawa, suggesting that clear milestones would help ensure commitments are followed through. The focus, according to the reports, is on improving execution after agreements are reached—by aligning diplomatic resources with the pace and scope of European-related developments. Dion’s proposal centers on bolstering human resources in Europe and strengthening implementation and coordination so that agreements do not remain only at the negotiating stage.