US EditionCarney names ‘personal’ EU envoy, looks to replace Dion as ambassador to France
- On October 1, 2025, Prime Minister Mark Carney appointed John Hannaford, a former senior diplomat, to serve as Canada’s liaison focusing on relations with the European Union.
- This appointment follows Stéphane Dion's announced departure as ambassador to France and special envoy to the EU in January 2025, leaving the EU ambassador position vacant for months.
- Hannaford, a former diplomat and highest-ranking public servant, will focus on boosting trade and investment and strengthening security ties with EU countries.
- Carney’s office indicated that Hannaford’s responsibilities will include enhancing economic relations with EU nations and advancing collaborations on security issues.
- This change suggests a shift from a broader European role under Dion to a focused engagement with the EU, raising questions about non-EU countries' inclusion.
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Carney Names ‘Personal’ EU Envoy, Looks to Replace Dion as Ambassador to France
Prime Minister Mark Carney is replacing Canada’s special envoy to Europe with a “personal representative” to the European Union. John Hannaford, a former diplomat who also served as the highest-ranking official in the public service, will take up the role. His job will involve boosting trade and investment with EU countries and working to strengthen security ties, Carney’s office said. Hannaford is replacing former federal Liberal leader Stéphan…
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Carney names 'personal' EU envoy, looks to replace Dion as ambassador to France
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Former clerk of Privy Council John Hannaford to be Carney's special representative to the EU
Prime Minister Mark Carney has created a new diplomatic position to the European Union in order to boost trade, economic security and the fight against climate change, the Prime Minister’s Office said Wednesday.
Canada appoints John Hannaford as personal representative to the European Union - Caribbean News Global
OTTAWA, Canada – In the face of a rapidly changing global landscape, Canada’s new government is strengthening and diversifying its ties with reliable partners. This summer, Canada and the European Union (EU) forged the ambitious New EU-Canada Strategic Partnership of the Future and Security and Defence Partnership (SDP) to increase cooperation in a range of core priorities. To advance these critical negotiations and catalyse expanded transatlan…
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