Nancy Smyth, is a Canadian career foreign affairs professional and ambassador[1] to Ireland.[2] Her term started in June 2021 when she presented her credentials to the President of Ireland, Michael D. Higgins at Áras an Uachtaráin.[1] She has undertaken several official engagements including attending a memorial of the victims of the 1985 Air India bombing,[3] commemorating the 1917 sinking of the SS Laurentic[4] and advocating for increased trade between Ireland and Canada.[5]
Her Excellency Nancy Smyth | |
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| Canadian Ambassador to Ireland | |
| Assumed office 17 June 2021 | |
| Monarchs | Elizabeth II Charles III |
| Prime Minister | Justin Trudeau |
| Preceded by | Kevin Vickers |
| Personal details | |
| Nationality | Canadian |
| Spouse | Lex Burger |
| Alma mater | Carleton University |
References
edit- ^ a b "New Ambassadors present Credentials - 17 June 2021". www.gov.ie. Retrieved 2021-07-20.
- ^ "Politics Briefing: Government says European Union export law won't affect vaccine supply". Retrieved 2021-05-20.
- ^ Walh, Emer (2021-06-23). "Cork remembers victims of Air India bombing". Irish Examiner. Retrieved 2021-07-20.
- ^ Staff Reporter. "Gallery: 1917 Laurentic tragedy marked at Fort Dunree". www.donegallive.ie. Retrieved 2022-05-22.
- ^ Flynn, Pat. "Canada and Ireland make good business partners | The Clare Herald". Retrieved 2021-07-20.
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