List of ambassadors of Canada to Denmark

The ambassador of Canada to Denmark is the official representative of the Canadian government to the government of Denmark. The official title for the ambassador is Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Canada to the Kingdom of Denmark. The ambassador of Canada to Denmark is Denis Robert who was appointed on the advice of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on September 24, 2020.[1] On January 16, 2024, it was announced that the Hon. Carolyn Bennett would be appointed Canada's next Ambassador to Denmark.[2][3]

Ambassador of Canada to Denmark
Incumbent
Denis Robert
since September 24, 2020
SeatEmbassy of Canada, Copenhagen
NominatorPrime Minister of Canada
AppointerGovernor General of Canada
Term lengthAt His Majesty's pleasure
Inaugural holderJohn Doherty Kearney
FormationDecember 5, 1945

The Embassy of Canada is located at Kristen Bernikowsgade 1, 1105 Copenhagen K., Denmark.

History of diplomatic relations

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Diplomatic relations between Canada and Denmark were established on December 5, 1945, with the first envoy, John Doherty Kearney, appointed on the advice of Prime Minister W.L. Mackenzie King on the same day.[4] Canada's legation was established on September 1, 1947, and raised to full embassy status on January 16, 1956.[4]

List of ambassadors of Canada to Denmark

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No.NameTerm of officeCareerPrime Minister nominated byRef.
Start DatePoC.End Date
1John Doherty KearneyDecember 5, 1945April 4, 19461946Non-CareerW. L. Mackenzie King
(1935–1948)
2Jean François Léon Henri LaureysMarch 15, 1947July 12, 1947August 14, 1950Non-Career
Donald Macalister Cornett
(Chargé d'Affaires)
August 14, 1950April 7, 1952CareerLouis St. Laurent
(1948–1957)
3Edgar D'Arcy McGreerFebruary 28, 1952April 7, 1952December 1, 1954Career
4Herbert Frederick Brooks-Hill FeaverNovember 18, 1954December 11, 1954January 16, 1956Career
5Herbert Frederick Brooks-Hill FeaverJanuary 11, 1956January 16, 1956July 17, 1958Career
6John WatkinsAugust 30, 1958December 2, 19581960CareerJohn G. Diefenbaker
(1957–1963)
7Hector AllardOctober 31, 1960January 12, 1961June 23, 1967Career
8Max Hirsch WershofFebruary 17, 1967July 17, 1967August 10, 1971CareerLester B. Pearson
(1963–1968)
9Donald Macalister CornettJuly 8, 1971September 16, 1971July 29, 1975CareerPierre Elliott Trudeau
(1968–1979)
10Norman Frederick Henderson BerlisJuly 17, 1975October 7, 1975April 6, 1979Career
11Marion Adams MacphersonSeptember 27, 1979December 20, 1979July 25, 1983CareerJoe Clark
(1979–1980)
Thomas George Cullen
(Chargé d'Affaires)
July 1983January 1984CareerPierre Elliott Trudeau
(1968–1979)
12Erik Benkestock WangApril 5, 1984January 5, 19841986Career
13Dorothy Jane ArmstrongJuly 23, 1986November 6, 1986August 19, 1991CareerBrian Mulroney
(1984–1993)
14Ronald Stuart MacLeanSeptember 19, 1991August 29, 1991October 29, 1992Career
15Ernest HébertJune 23, 1993March 2, 19931995Career
16Brian BakerMay 3, 19951999CareerJean Chrétien
(1993–2003)
17Mary SimonAugust 11, 19992001Non-Career
18Alfonso GaglianoJanuary 15, 2002February 10, 2004Non-Career
19Fredericka GregoryMay 19, 2004September 22, 20042008CareerPaul Martin
(2003–2006)
20Peter LundyJuly 4, 20082012CareerStephen Harper
(2006–2015)
21André François GirouxAugust 20, 20122016Career
22Emi FuruyaJuly 18, 2016November 4, 20162020CareerJustin Trudeau
(2015–Present)
23Denis RobertSeptember 24, 2020April 20, 2021Career[1]
24.Carolyn BennettdesignateNon-Career

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b "Orders In Council PC 2020-0676". orders-in-council.canada.ca. Government of Canada. September 24, 2020. Retrieved June 7, 2023.
  2. ^ "The Hon. Carolyn Bennett, P.C., M.P." Library of Parliament. Retrieved January 16, 2024.
  3. ^ Blouin, Louis (January 16, 2024). "Carolyn Bennett to be named ambassador to Denmark, sources say". CBC News. Retrieved January 16, 2024.
  4. ^ a b DeLong 2020, p. 31.
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