Franco D. Pillarella | |
|---|---|
| 15th Canadian Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to Algeria | |
| In office 10 July 1997 – 2000[citation needed] | |
| Monarch | Elizabeth II |
| Prime Minister | Jean Chrétien |
| Preceded by | Jacques Noiseux |
| Succeeded by | Richard Belliveau |
| 14th Canadian Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to Syria | |
| In office 26 July 2000 – 2003[citation needed] | |
| Monarch | Elizabeth II |
| Prime Minister | Jean Chrétien |
| Preceded by | Alexandra Bugailiskis |
| Succeeded by | Brian Davis |
| 15th Canadian High Commissioner to Cyprus | |
| In office 26 July 2000 – 2006[citation needed] | |
| Monarch | Elizabeth II |
| Prime Minister | Jean Chrétien |
| Preceded by | Alexandra Bugailiskis |
| Succeeded by | Marta Moszczenska |
| 5th Canadian Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to Moldova | |
| In office 31 July 2003 – 2006 | |
| Monarch | Elizabeth II |
| Prime Minister | Paul Martin |
| Preceded by | Raphaël Girard |
| Succeeded by | Marta Moszczenska |
| 14th Canadian Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to Bulgaria | |
| In office 31 July 2003 – 2006 | |
| Monarch | Elizabeth II |
| Prime Minister | Paul Martin |
| Preceded by | Raphaël Girard |
| Succeeded by | Marta Moszczenska |
| 12th Canadian Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to Romania | |
| In office 31 July 2003 – 2006 | |
| Monarch | Elizabeth II |
| Prime Minister | Paul Martin |
| Preceded by | Raphaël Girard |
| Succeeded by | Marta Moszczenska |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1941 |
| Nationality | Canadian |
| Alma mater | University of Ottawa (BA, LL.L) |
| Occupation | Diplomat, lawyer |
Franco D. Pillarella is a Canadian diplomat and lawyer who has held several positions within Canada's Foreign Service. He has held ambassadorships to Romania, Bulgaria, Moldova, Algeria, and Syria. He was also high commissioner to Cyprus.[1]
He is also known for his involvement in controversial diplomatic incidents, including the Maher Arar case.[2]