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Biden-nominated David Cohen would bring business, political links to Ottawa, filling ‘void’ of prolonged U.S. ambassador absence

After nearly two years without an envoy, the lack of a U.S. ambassador in Ottawa 'weighed on the relationship,' says former Canadian diplomat Eric Miller.
David Cohen, pictured in 2017, is set to become the latest political fundraiser to be named U.S. ambassador to Canada, if he is confirmed by the U.S. Senate this fall.
With Lornado having sat empty for nearly two years, the Biden administration's choice for the newest U.S. envoy in Ottawa will bring a mixture of business experience and political expertise if he is confirmed by the Senate. U.S. President Joe Biden chose Philadelphia-based David Cohen, a Comcast ex...

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