Lametti Named Canada’s UN Ambassador, While Reports Say Other Top Trudeau-Era Ministers to Be Given Diplomatic Posts

Then-Justice Minister David Lametti speaks during a federal, provincial, and territorial ministers press conference on bail reform in Ottawa on March 10, 2023. The Canadian Press/Spencer Colby

Former Justice Minister David Lametti has been appointed Canada’s ambassador to the United Nations, the Prime Minister’s Office announced, while a number of former Trudeau cabinet members and current Liberal MPs are reportedly set to be appointed to diplomatic positions in the near future.

The PMO confirmed in a statement on Sept. 18 that former Justice Minister David Lametti has been appointed Canada’s ambassador to the United Nations. Lametti currently serves as principal secretary to Prime Minister Mark Carney.