US EditionCarney taps business executive Mark Wiseman to serve as Canada's ambassador to the U.S.
Mark Wiseman, a longtime friend of Prime Minister Carney, will lead 2026 negotiations on the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement as Canada’s ambassador to the U.S.
- Prime Minister Mark Carney appointed Mark Wiseman as Canada's ambassador in Washington, with Wiseman set to take the post on Feb. 15 and lead U.S. talks on the continental free trade deal review.
- Kirsten Hillman announced this month she would end her posting, allowing a new team to focus on next year's Canada‑U.S.‑Mexico Agreement review.
- He was an early backer of Carney's leadership bid and donated the maximum $1,750 to that bid plus $1,750 to the Liberal Party during last April's campaign.
- This report was first published Dec. 22, 2025 by The Canadian Press and is credited to Dylan Robertson.
- The Canadian Press first published this report Dec. 22, 2025, noting Carney added Wiseman to a council created by Trudeau as Trump prepared to be sworn in, just days after Carney's swearing-in.
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Mark Wiseman has his job cut out for him as our new ambassador in Washington. Wiseman takes over at a low point in Canada-U.S. relations soured by Donald Trump’s tariffs, his 51st state rhetoric, an emotional and over-the-top response by Canadian politicians and an ineffectual Canadian diplomatic corps in the American capital.
Carney Appoints Former Investment Banker Mark Wiseman as Ambassador to US
Prime Minister Mark Carney has announced that longtime friend and former BlackRock manager Mark Wiseman will be Canada’s next ambassador to the United States. Carney said Wiseman will begin his new role on Feb. 15 and lead trade talks with the United States in a potential renewal of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement, which comes up for a joint review July 1. “Mark Wiseman brings immense experience, extensive contacts, and deep commitment…
Canada names ex-BlackRock exec Wiseman as US envoy, will focus on trade
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Monday said former BlackRock executive Mark Wiseman would be the new ambassador to the United States, where he will focus on President Donald Trump's tariffs.
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