CanadaCarney Names ‘Personal’ EU Envoy, Looks to Replace Dion as Ambassador to France00CopyFacebookXTruthGettrLinkedInTelegramEmailSavePrintJohn Hannaford, then clerk of the Privy Council and secretary to the cabinet, attends a Canada-U.S. relations meeting at the Ontario Investment and Trade Centre in Toronto on Jan. 31, 2025. The Canadian Press/Chris YoungThe Canadian Press10/1/2025|Updated: 10/1/20250:00X 1Prime Minister Mark Carney is replacing Canada’s special envoy to Europe with a “personal representative” to the European Union.John Hannaford, a former diplomat who also served as the highest-ranking official in the public service, will take up the role.We had a problem loading this article. Please enable javascript or use a different browser. If the issue persists, please visit our help center.Share this articleLeave a commentThe Canadian PressAuthorAuthor’s Selected ArticlesStellantis President Grilled at House Committee Over Decision Move Production to USOct 30, 2025Algoma Steel Not Banking on Return to US Market: CEOOct 30, 2025Canadian Pacific Profits Leap Despite US Tariffs and Looming Merger ProspectOct 30, 2025Ottawa Announces $7 Million for Hurricane Melissa Relief in Caribbean CountriesOct 30, 2025