21 February 2007
Ottawa, OntarioPrime Minister Stephen Harper today announced the appointment of David Mulroney, Associate Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, as his personal representative for the next G8 Summit to be held in Heiligendamm, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Germany, from June 6 – 8, 2007.
Mr. Mulroney is one of Canada’s most senior and experienced diplomats. From 2001 to 2005, Mr. Mulroney was Canada’s Senior Official for APEC (Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation) where he provided support for the annual Leaders’ Summits. Mr. Mulroney recently served as the Foreign and Defence Policy Advisor to the Prime Minister in the Privy Council Office.
Mr. Mulroney is charged with the coordination of the substantive policy agenda for the Summit, as well as ensuring implementation of initiatives afterwards. This appointment takes effect March 5, 2007.
Biographical notes attached.
* * *
DAVID MULRONEY
Date of Birth:
November 1954
Education:
B.A., English, University of Toronto
Professional Experience
Since March 2006
Foreign and Defence Policy Advisor to the Prime Minister in the Privy Council Office
2005 - 2006
Assistant Deputy Minister, Bilateral Relations, Foreign Affairs Canada
2001 - 2005
Assistant Deputy Minister, Asia-Pacific, Foreign Affairs and International Trade
1998 - 2001
Executive Director, Canadian Trade Office in Taipei, Foreign Affairs and International Trade
1995 -1998
Executive Director, Canada-China Business Council
1992 - 1995
Commercial Counsellor, Canadian High Commission in Kuala Lumpur, Foreign Affairs and International Trade
1990 - 1992
Executive Assistant, Deputy Minister for International Trade, Foreign Affairs and International Trade
1988 - 1990
Deputy Director, East Asia Trade Division, Foreign Affairs and International Trade
1985 - 1988
Consul, Canadian Consulate General in Shanghai, Foreign Affairs and International Trade
1982 - 1985
Trade Commissioner, Canadian Embassy in Korea, Foreign Affairs and International Trade
1981 - 1982
Assistant Trade Commissioner, St-John’s Regional Office, Industry Trade and Commerce
