Global Affairs Canada Support refers to federal assistance for municipalities engaging internationally. While foreign affairs is federal jurisdiction, municipalities increasingly pursue international relationships: sister city partnerships, economic development missions to attract investment, participation in international municipal networks, and hosting international events. Global Affairs Canada can support these efforts through trade commissioner services helping promote municipal economic opportunities abroad, protocols for hosting international delegations, intelligence on international markets and opportunities, and coordination when municipal activities intersect with federal foreign policy. Some federal programs fund municipal participation in international climate networks or sustainable development initiatives. Municipalities pursuing international engagement benefit from coordinating with GAC to leverage federal resources and ensure local activities align with broader Canadian international objectives.