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Ambassador for Women, Peace and Security

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Ambassador for Women, Peace and Security
since June 2019
AppointerPrime Minister of Canada
Term length3 years
Formation2019
First holderJacqueline O'Neill

Canada's Ambassador for Women, Peace and Security is a diplomatic role, established by the Federal Government of Canada in 2019.

Mandate

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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

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The first ambassador, Jacqueline O'Neill, was appointed by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in June 2019.[3][4]

References

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  1. ^ "First ambassador for women, peace and security named". The Ottawa Citizen. 13 June 2019. ProQuest 2239462590.
  2. ^ "Strategic framework - Canada's Ambassador for Women, Peace, and Security". Global Affairs Canada. 21 February 2017.
  3. ^ "Trudeau appoints first ambassador to advance women, peace and security". CityNews. The Canadian Press. 12 June 2019.
  4. ^ "TRUDEAU APPOINTS CANADA'S FIRST AMBASSADOR FOR WOMEN, PEACE AND SECURITY". Globe & Mail. Toronto. 13 June 2019. pp. A5. Gale A605133589.


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