Canada Appoints New Career Ambassador to China

According to Global News, “the prime minister’s office announced the appointment of May, who has worked as a diplomat for 30 years across three different continents”. Jennifer May is Canada’s first female ambassador to China, and is taking over a role that has been open for a while amid years of tense relations between the countries.

In a statement by Prime Minister Trudeau, “Ms. May will lead Canada’s important work in standing up for democratic values, human rights, and the rule of law. Her work will be key to advancing Canadian priorities in the Canada-China relationship”.