Dion said he had accepted Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's offer to become Canada's "senior diplomat to Europe" by taking on the dual role of ambassador to the European Union and Germany. MP John McCallum also said goodbye to the House as he readies himself to become Canada's ambassador to China. Regarding his most memorable moments in the House, McCallum spoke particularly of nominating the late South African president Nelson Mandela for honorary Canadian citizenship. Looking to China, McCallum said he would work very hard as ambassador to help vulnerable Canadians in China who need consular assistance. He was appointed immigration minister by Trudeau.

Source: CBC News January 31, 2017 19:48 UTC