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Carney names former cabinet minister Jonathan Wilkinson as next EU ambassador
Wilkinson will leave Parliament, triggering a byelection, as Carney sends a former cabinet minister to advance Canada’s EU ties and trade goals.
- Prime Minister Mark Carney will appoint Jonathan Wilkinson as ambassador to the European Union on Friday, with the Prime Minister's Office stating he brings "proven experience, judgment and leadership" to advance Canada's partnership with the EU.
- Wilkinson previously served as environment and natural resources minister under former prime minister Justin Trudeau, but was not named to Carney's cabinet following last year's election.
- Wilkinson's departure triggers a by-election in North Vancouver-Capilano, yet the Liberals will retain control of the House with 172 seats against the opposition's combined 169 seats.
- Carney accepted an invitation to the European Political Community summit in Armenia this weekend, becoming the first non-European leader to attend, with discussions focusing on Ukraine and collective defence.
- Europe established these twice-annual summits following Russian President Vladimir Putin's 2022 invasion of Ukraine; Wilkinson will eventually relocate to Brussels to replace outgoing envoy Stéphane Dion.
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Liberal MP, Former Minister Jonathan Wilkinson Appointed Ambassador to EU
Prime Minister Mark Carney has appointed Jonathan Wilkinson, a Liberal MP and former minister, as Canada’s next ambassador to the European Union. Wilkinson, who served in the cabinet of former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, will replace Ailish Campbell, who served as ambassador to the EU from 2020 to late 2025. “With his vast experience as a minister, entrepreneur, and businessperson, Jonathan Wilkinson will drive this mission to help create gre…
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Prime Minister Mark Carney chose MP and former Minister Jonathan Wilkinson to serve as Canada's Ambassador to the European Union (EU).
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