The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced the following diplomatic appointments:

Ailish Johnson Campbell to be Ambassador to the European Union, in Brussels. Ms. Johnson Campbell replaces Daniel Costello.

Natasha Cayer becomes Ambassador and Permanent Delegate of Canada to the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, in Paris. Ms. Cayer replaces Elaine Ayotte.

Jenny Hill becomes Ambassador to the Republic of South Sudan. Ms. Hill replaces Douglas Scott Proudfoot.

Jocelyn Kinnear becomes Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Canada to the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe, in Vienna. Ms. Kinnear replaces Natasha Cayer.

Reid Sirrs becomes Ambassador to the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan. Mr. Sirrs replaces David Metcalfe.