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Canada Envoy Quits Amid Trade Pact Review
10 Dec
Summary
- Ambassador Kirsten Hillman resigns after six years representing Canada in the U.S.
- Hillman's departure precedes the mandatory 2026 review of the USMCA free trade agreement.
- Canada-U.S. trade is critical, with over 75% of Canadian exports bound for the U.S.
Canada's Ambassador to the U.S., Kirsten Hillman, has announced her resignation, set to take effect next year. Serving for six years, Hillman stated it is an opportune moment for a new envoy to manage the upcoming review of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), scheduled for 2026. Her departure marks the end of a significant diplomatic tenure.
Prime Minister Mark Carney acknowledged Hillman's substantial contributions, noting she laid crucial groundwork for Canada's position in the impending USMCA review. Her service spanned significant trade negotiations during the Trump administration and involved complex diplomatic resolutions, including securing the release of detained Canadians from China.
The USMCA review is particularly significant given Canada's deep economic integration with the U.S. More than 75% of Canadian exports are destined for the U.S. market, highlighting the vital importance of this trade relationship for Canada's economy. Prime Minister Carney has expressed intentions to diversify trade by increasing non-U.S. commerce over the coming decade.
