New Canadian representative to the International Civil Aviation Organization

April 3, 2017 - Ottawa, Ontario - Global Affairs Canada

Canada and the International Civil Aviation Organization support safe, secure, and sustainable civil aviation for people around the world.

ICAO’s important work permits more than 100,000 daily flights to operate safely and reliably, and with 191 member states and other partners, ICAO serves as the premier forum for cooperation in all fields of civil aviation.

The Honourable Chrystia Freeland, Minister of Foreign Affairs, and the Honourable Marc Garneau, Minister of Transport, today announced the appointment of Martial Pagé as Canada’s new Permanent Representative to ICAO, the United Nations’ specialized agency headquartered in Montreal.

Mr. Pagé’s appointment follows his distinguished career in public service, including, most recently, as Deputy Canadian Ambassador to Japan, Chargé d’affaires at the Canadian Embassy in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and before that Ambassador to Lebanon.

Quotes

“For people travelling in an increasingly connected world, safe and secure international aviation is more important than ever. Canada has played a central role in ICAO’s growth and evolution for many decades, and Martial Pagé’s extensive experience will support our leadership role going forward.”

- Hon. Chrystia Freeland, P.C., M.P., Minister of Foreign Affairs

“Canada is proud of its longstanding relationship with ICAO and is honoured that its natural home is in Montréal. As host country, Canada remains committed to providing all the necessary support to ICAO and its diplomatic community. I congratulate Mr. Pagé on his new position and look forward to working closely with him in the years ahead.”

- Hon. Marc Garneau, P.C., M.P., Minister of Transport

Quick fact

• ICAO has been headquartered in Montreal since its inception in 1947

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• Biographical notes - Martial Pagé

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