Announcement of new diplomatic appointments

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

Announcement of new diplomatic appointments From: Global Affairs Canada

News release The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced the following diplomatic appointments July 17, 2026 - Ottawa, Ontario - Global Affairs Canada The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced the following diplomatic appointments: Tamara Mawhinney will become Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to Ukraine. Ms. Mawhinney will replace Natalka Cmoc.

Corinne Petrisor will become Consul in Nuuk (Greenland). Ms. Petrisor will replace Acting Consul Julie Crôteau. Related products

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