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Trudeau’s penchant for political appointees shows lack of appreciation for ambassadors’ work: former senior diplomat

'[Trudeau] neglects the fact that you need experience and competent people,' says Guy Saint-Jacques, a former Canadian ambassador to China from 2012 to 2016.

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July 15, 2020

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Diplomatic Circles

Trudeau’s penchant for political appointees shows lack of appreciation for ambassadors’ work: former senior diplomat

'[Trudeau] neglects the fact that you need experience and competent people,' says Guy Saint-Jacques, a former Canadian ambassador to China from 2012 to 2016.

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G7 top diplomats open three-day meeting with all eyes on U.S. as trade war deepens

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U.S. pressure ‘lighting a fire’ under Ottawa to get major defence procurement projects moving, says expert, as trade war escalates

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Diplomatic Circles

Trudeau’s penchant for political appointees shows lack of appreciation for ambassadors’ work: former senior diplomat

'[Trudeau] neglects the fact that you need experience and competent people,' says Guy Saint-Jacques, a former Canadian ambassador to China from 2012 to 2016.

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