Announcement of new diplomatic appointment

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October 8, 2025 - Ottawa, Ontario - Global Affairs Canada

The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced the following diplomatic appointment:

Sonya Thissen will become Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the Hellenic Republic. Ms. Thissen will replace Anna-Karine Asselin. 

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