AmbCanada – CIPS Conference
Finding Canada’s Place in a Disordered World University of Ottawa, May 12, 2025 In light of the unprecedented challenges currently confronting Canada’s prosperity, security, and sovereignty, AmbCanada is organizing its first ever foreign policy conference on Finding Canada’s Place in a Disordered World. This conference will bring together former Canadian Heads of Mission and […]
Announcement of New Diplomatic Appointments
February 21, 2024 – July 19, 2024 News Releases from Global Affairs Canada Announcements made by The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs: July 16, 2024 Patricia Atkinson becomes Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the Republic of Panama. Ms. Atkinson replaces Kim Ursu. Karolina Guay becomes Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the Republic of Chile. Ms. Guay replaces […]
Announcement of New Diplomatic Appointments
September 18, 2023 – February 20, 2024 News Releases from Global Affairs Canada Announcements made by The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs: December 12, 2023 Julie Crowley becomes High Commissioner in the Republic of Rwanda. Ms. Crowley replaces Christopher Thornley. Biographical note December 4, 2023 Bernadette Jordan becomes Consul General in Boston (United […]
Announcement of New Diplomatic Appointments
May 24, 2023 – September 11, 2023 News Releases from Global Affairs Canada Announcements made by The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs: September 11, 2023 Carmen Sorger becomes Ambassador to the Eastern Republic of Uruguay. Ms. Sorger replaces Isabelle Valois. Biographical note September 1, 2023 Ping Kitnikone becomes Ambassador to the Kingdom of Thailand. Ms. […]
Minister Joly names Canada’s Special Envoy for the Indo-Pacific
News release April 19, 2023 – Ottawa, Ontario – Global Affairs Canada The partnership between Canada and the Indo-Pacific is deeply rooted in the vibrant and dynamic ties between our peoples, as well as long-standing trade and diplomatic relations. Canada is committed to strengthening this partnership to advance our ambitious Indo-Pacific Strategy, launched in November 2022. […]
ANNOUNCEMENT OF NEW DIPLOMATIC APPOINTMENTS
August 10, 2022 – April 13, 2023 News Releases from Global Affairs Canada Announcements made by The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs: April 13, 2023 Paul Gibbard becomes Ambassador to the Holy See. Mr. Gibbard replaces Dennis Savoie. Tamara Mawhinney becomes Ambassador to the Republic of Korea. Ms. Mawhinney replaces Mark Fletcher. Biographical notes […]
Annonce de nouvelles nominations diplomatiques
Le 2 septembre 2022 – Ottawa (Ontario) – Affaires mondiales Canada La ministre des Affaires étrangères, l’honorable Mélanie Joly, a annoncé aujourd’hui les nominations diplomatiques suivantes : Mme Lorraine Anderson est nommée haute-commissaire auprès de la République du Cameroun. Mme Anderson succède à M. Richard Bale. M. Colin Bird est nommé consul général à Détroit (États-Unis d’Amérique). M. Bird succède à M. Joe Comartin. […]
Announcement of new diplomatic appointments
News release September 2, 2022 – Ottawa, Ontario – Global Affairs Canada The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced the following diplomatic appointments: Lorraine Anderson becomes High Commissioner in the Republic of Cameroon. Ms. Anderson replaces Richard Bale. Colin Bird becomes Consul General in Detroit (United States of America). Mr. Bird replaces Joe Comartin. […]
Announcement of new diplomatic appointments
Announcement of new diplomatic appointments From: Global Affairs Canada News release August 4, 2022 – Ottawa, Ontario – Global Affairs Canada The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced the following diplomatic appointments: Daniel Ahmad becomes Ambassador to the Republic of El Salvador. Mr. Ahmad replaces Karolina Guay. Anderson Blanc becomes Ambassador to the Republic of […]
A coat of arms for Canada’s Foreign Service
Canada’s Governor General Mary Simon recently signed a warrant authorizing the Canadian Heraldic Authority to design a coat of arms to honour Canada’s Foreign Service – a” first” – in keeping with the long tradition of other government departments. This coat of arms will serve as a unique identifier and be made available as a […]
Des armoiries pour le Service extérieur du Canada
La gouverneure générale du Canada, Mary Simon, a récemment signé un mandat autorisant l’Autorité héraldique du Canada à concevoir des armoiries en l’honneur du Service extérieur du Canada − une « première » − conformément à la longue tradition des autres ministères. Ces armoiries serviront d’identifiant unique et seront disponibles comme modèle pour être gravées […]
Coat of Arms
Canada’s Governor General Mary Simon recently signed a warrant authorizing the Canadian Heraldic Authority to design a coat of arms to honour Canada’s Foreign Service – a” first” – in keeping with the long tradition of other government departments. This coat of arms will serve as a unique identifier and be made available as a […]
Announcement of new diplomatic appointments
December 23, 2021 – Ottawa, Ontario – Global Affairs Canada The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced the following diplomatic appointments: Rajani Alexander becomes Ambassador to the Republic of Guatemala. Ms. Alexander replaces Rita Rudaitis-Renaud. Nadia Burger becomes Ambassador to the Republic of Indonesia. Ms. Burger replaces Cameron MacKay. Michael Callan becomes Ambassador to the People’s […]
Announcement of new diplomatic appointments: Rachael Bedlington and Christopher Cooter
August 14, 2021 – Ottawa, Ontario – Global Affairs Canada The Honourable Marc Garneau, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced the following diplomatic appointments: Rachael Bedlington becomes Consul General in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (People’s Republic of China). Ms. Bedlington replaces Jeff Nankivell. Christopher Cooter becomes High Commissioner in the Republic of South Africa. Mr. Cooter replaces Sandra McCardell. […]
The Canadian Ambassadors Alumni Association (AMBCANADA) extends warmest congratulations to former Ambassador Mary Simon on her appointment as Governor General of Canada Designate
Ottawa, July 6, 2021 The Canadian Ambassadors Alumni Association (AMBCANADA) extends its warmest congratulations to Mary Simon following her appointment as Canada’s Governor General Designate. Ms. Simon served as Canada’s first Ambassador for Circumpolar Affairs from 1994-2004, and concurrently, as Ambassador to Denmark from 1999 – 2002. “We are truly delighted to witness the appointment […]
L’Association des anciens ambassadeurs du Canada (AMBCANADA) félicite chaleureusement l’ex-ambassadrice Mary Simon à l’occasion de sa nomination comme gouverneure générale du Canada désignée
Ottawa, le 6 juillet 2021 L’Association des anciens ambassadeurs du Canada (AMBCANADA) félicite chaleureusement l’ex-ambassadrice Mary Simon à l’occasion de sa nomination comme gouverneure générale du Canada désignée. Madame Simon fut la première ambassadrice du Canada pour les Affaires circumpolaires de 1994 à 2000 et fut concurremment, ambassadrice au Danemark de 1999 à 2002. « […]
Announcement of a new diplomatic appointment
May 3, 2021 – Ottawa, Ontario – Global Affairs Canada The Honourable Marc Garneau, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced the following diplomatic appointment: Isabelle Savard becomes Ambassador to the State of Libya, resident in Tunis, Tunisia. Ms. Savard replaces Hilary Childs-Adams. Related product Biographical note
Prime Minister announces High Commissioner for Canada in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
April 21, 2021 Ottawa, Ontario The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced that the Honourable Ralph Goodale has been appointed as High Commissioner for Canada in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. As High Commissioner, Mr. Goodale will provide strategic advice to the Prime Minister on areas of importance to people […]
Announcement of new diplomatic appointments
April 15, 2021 – Ottawa, Ontario – Global Affairs Canada The Honourable Marc Garneau, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced the following diplomatic appointments: Joanne Lemay becomes High Commissioner in New Zealand. Ms. Lemay replaces Mario Bot. Ian G. McKay becomes Ambassador to Japan. Mr. McKay replaces Ian Burney. Biographical notes
Announcement of a new diplomatic appointment
March 26, 2021 – Ottawa, Ontario – Global Affairs Canada The Honourable Marc Garneau, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced the following diplomatic appointment: Lisa Stadelbauer becomes Ambassador to the State of Israel. Ms. Stadelbauer replaces Deborah Lyons. Biographical note