Her Excellency Nancy Smyth | |
---|---|
Canadian Ambassador to Ireland | |
Assumed office 17 June 2021 | |
Monarchs |
Elizabeth II Charles III |
Prime Minister | Justin Trudeau |
Preceded by | Kevin Vickers |
Personal details | |
Nationality | Canadian |
Spouse | Lex Burger |
Alma mater | Carleton University |
Nancy Smyth, is a Canadian career foreign affairs professional and ambassador [1] to Ireland. [2] Her term started in June 2021 when she presented her credentials to the President of Ireland, Michael D. Higgins at Áras an Uachtaráin. [1] She has undertaken several official engagements including attending a memorial of the victims of the 1985 Air India bombing, [3] commemorating the 1917 sinking of the SS Laurentic [4] and advocating for increased trade between Ireland and Canada. [5]