Carney to appoint Jonathan Wilkinson as EU ambassador, sources say
Prime Minister Mark Carney is set to appoint former cabinet minister Jonathan Wilkinson as Canada's ambassador to the European Union, a move that does not impact the current Liberal majority in Parliament. Wilkinson, who previously served as natural resources minister under Justin Trudeau, brings extensive experience in public policy and international economic engagement. The appointment aligns with Carney's efforts to strengthen Canada's diplomatic, economic, and military ties with Europe, particularly amid ongoing discussions on Ukraine and global investment.
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Open this photo in gallery:The appointment of Jonathan Wilkinson as the ambassador to the European Union will not affect the recent Liberal majority.Sean Kilpatrick/The Canadian PressShareSave for laterPlease log in to bookmark this story.Log InCreate Free AccountPrime Minister Minister Mark Carney will appoint former Trudeau cabinet minister Jonathan Wilkinson as ambassador to the European Union Friday.The Prime Minister’s Office said in a statement that Mr. Wilkinson “brings three decades of experience at the intersection of public policy, technology, and international economic engagement.”The appointment will not affect the recent Liberal majority that was achieved after five opposition MP’s crossed the floor and the government’s won three recent by elections.The Liberals will have 173…
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