OTTAWA — Former Liberal leader and foreign affairs minister Stephane Dion says he has agreed to be Canada’s ambassador to the European Union and Germany. Dion made the announcement while saying goodbye to his colleagues in the House of Commons, following a similar tribute to former immigration minister John McCallum. RelatedMcCallum, the Markham-area MP who was also shuffled out of cabinet earlier this month, has already agreed to serve as Canada’s ambassador to China. “Stephane’s commitment to Canada knows few parallels, and I am grateful he has agreed to undertake this unique and important task,” Trudeau said. “As Canada’s senior voice in Europe, I know he will continue to serve his country in an extraordinary way and help deepen Canada’s enduring relations with Europe.”

Source: National Post January 31, 2017 20:49 UTC