Ambassador for Women, Peace and Security
| Ambassador for Women, Peace and Security | |
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| Appointer | Prime Minister of Canada |
| Term length | 3 years |
| Formation | 2019 |
| First holder | Jacqueline O'Neill |
Canada's Ambassador for Women, Peace and Security is a diplomatic role, established by the Federal Government of Canada in 2019.
Mandate
[edit]The ambassador works to further the objectives of Canada's feminist foreign policy.[1] The mandate of the role is to "provide confidential assessments and advice to ministers engaged in the implementation of Canada's National Action Plan on WPS [women, peace, and security], and about how Canada can continue to demonstrate global leadership."[2]
History
[edit]The first ambassador, Jacqueline O'Neill, was appointed by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in June 2019.[3][4]
References
[edit]- ^ "First ambassador for women, peace and security named". The Ottawa Citizen. 13 June 2019. ProQuest 2239462590.
- ^ "Strategic framework - Canada's Ambassador for Women, Peace, and Security". Global Affairs Canada. 21 February 2017.
- ^ "Trudeau appoints first ambassador to advance women, peace and security". CityNews. The Canadian Press. 12 June 2019.
- ^ "TRUDEAU APPOINTS CANADA'S FIRST AMBASSADOR FOR WOMEN, PEACE AND SECURITY". Globe & Mail. Toronto. 13 June 2019. pp. A5. Gale A605133589.
External links
[edit]- Canada’s ambassador for Women, Peace and Security, Government of Canada