Diplomatic Circles

Ex-adviser to EU foreign policy chief is new ambassador to Canada, focused on CETA

Peteris Ustubs's previous experience working on the Americas file helped him prepare for his time as EU ambassador to Canada.

Peteris Ustubs, the new EU ambassador, presented his credentials to former governor general David Johnston on Sept. 12. The Hill Times photograph by Shruti Shekar

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BY SHRUTI SHEKAR

October 18, 2017

The new European Union ambassador to Canada says his experience working as a top staffer to the EU's foreign affairs chief focused on the Americas provided a good foundation for understanding Canadian relations and will help him focus the role. For three years, just before coming to Canada, Latvian...

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