Carney names ex-Blackrock executive as new US ambassador
Summary
Mark Wiseman, a former BlackRock executive, has been named as Canada's new ambassador to the United States by Prime Minister Mark Carney. Wiseman takes on the role as Canada prepares for important trade discussions with the Trump administration. The current ambassador, Kirsten Hillman, will step down, and Wiseman will begin his role in mid-February.Key Facts
- Mark Wiseman, former BlackRock executive, will be Canada's ambassador to the US.
- Prime Minister Mark Carney appointed Wiseman to improve US-Canada relations.
- Wiseman will handle key trade talks between Canada and the Trump administration.
- The current ambassador, Kirsten Hillman, announced she will step down.
- Wiseman is set to start his new role in mid-February.
- He is currently a senior advisor at Lazard and a chairperson of Canada at Lazard.
- Wiseman co-founded the Century Initiative, promoting increased immigration in Canada.
- Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre criticized Wiseman's immigration policies.
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