OTTAWA – Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced that former B. C. Prime Minister John Horgan has been appointed Canada’s ambassador to Germany.
An official in the Prime Minister’s Office says Horgan has a demonstrated track record of committed public service and will provide strategic recommendations to Trudeau in his new role.
Horgan, 64, was first elected to the legislature in 2005 and has been re-elected four times in a row, adding twice premier.
It states that Canada and Germany face complex challenges, such as food and energy insecurity, and will work to advance shared priorities.
Trudeau says Horgan is a passionate public servant and a seasoned leader, and he is confident that he will continue to serve Canada to advance the shared interests of both countries.
Canada’s embassy in Germany is in Berlin and there are also consulates in Munich and Düsseldorf.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published on November 1, 2023.
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