Announcement of new diplomatic appointments

July 16, 2024 - Ottawa, Ontario - Global Affairs Canada

The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced the following diplomatic appointments:

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 Michael Gort.  

Jeffrey Marder becomes Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the Kingdom of Spain. Mr. Marder replaces Wendy Drukier.

Keith Smith becomes High Commissioner in New Zealand. Mr. Smith replaces Joanne Lemay.