Jonathan Wilkinson: Canada's New EU Ambassador

0:00It's April 30th, I'm Cory with the story, and this is Canada News Today. Local news powered by AI. Liberal MP Jonathan Wilkinson just accepted Prime Minister Mark Carney's offer to become Canada's ambassador to the European Union. He's stepping down from his Vancouver area seat in the coming months to take the role in Brussels. Wilkinson highlighted how vital the EU is for Canada and trade, climate action, security, and defending democracy. He plans to push that partnership to deliver real wins for everyday Canadians. First elected to the House of Commons back in 2015, Wilkinson held key cabinet spots under former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau-like, fisheries and oceans, environment, and natural resources. This marched the third Trudeau air minister, Carney has tapped for a top diplomatic gig. That follows David Lemetti heading to the United Nations as ambassador and Bill Blair as high commissioner to the United Kingdom. Wilkinson steps in after career diplomat Alish Campbell wrapped up her EU term last September

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