PM Carney appoints Jonathan Wilkinson as Canada’s ambassador to EU
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has appointed Jonathan Wilkinson as Canada’s ambassador to the European Union.
In a statement on Thursday, Mr Carney announced the appointment of Mr Wilkinson to accelerate Canada’s work underway with its EU partners.
“In a dangerous and divided world, Canada and Europe are long-standing and reliable partners, becoming ever closer in trade, energy, technology, and security.
“With his vast experience as a minister, entrepreneur, and businessperson, Jonathan Wilkinson will drive this mission to help create greater security, prosperity, and sustainability on both sides of the Atlantic,” Mr Carney said.
A one-time member of the Canadian Parliament, Mr Wilkinson brings three decades of experience at the intersection of public policy, technology, and international economic engagement.
During his time as the Member of Parliament for North Vancouver—Capilano, he served as Canada’s Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, and Minister of Energy and Natural Resources.
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