
Ottawa silent on replacements as special ambassador positions open up
OTTAWA — The Carney government is not saying whether it will keep appointing ambassadors on themes championed by the Trudeau cabinet, now that terms are lapsing for Ottawa’s envoys on climate and women in security.
But a prominent observer of the foreign service says it’s likely Ottawa will fill these roles by autumn.
Catherine Stewart, Canada’s ambassador for climate change, left her post in March. Her term was set to expire at the end of this month.
Also in March, and just days after Prime Minister Mark Carney took office, Jacqueline O’Neill’s term as Canada’s ambassador for women, peace and security ended on schedule.