Nancy Smyth Explained

Office:Canadian Ambassador to Ireland
Predecessor:Kevin Vickers
Nationality:Canadian
Alma Mater:Carleton University
Primeminister:Justin Trudeau
Termstart:17 June 2021
Spouse:Lex Burger
Honorific Prefix:Her Excellency

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. 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]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: New Ambassadors present Credentials - 17 June 2021. 2021-07-20. www.gov.ie. en.
  2. News: Politics Briefing: Government says European Union export law won’t affect vaccine supply. 2021-05-20.
  3. Web site: Walh. Emer. 2021-06-23. Cork remembers victims of Air India bombing. 2021-07-20. Irish Examiner. en.
  4. Web site: Staff Reporter . Gallery: 1917 Laurentic tragedy marked at Fort Dunree . 2022-05-22 . www.donegallive.ie . en.
  5. Web site: Flynn. Pat. Canada and Ireland make good business partners The Clare Herald. 2021-07-20. en-GB.