Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Canada to the United Nations | |
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since August 1, 2020 | |
Global Affairs Canada | |
Style | Mr. Ambassador (informal) His Excellency (diplomatic) |
Seat | 466 Lexington Ave., 20th floor New York, New York, U.S. |
Term length | No fixed term |
Precursor | Chief of Delegation to the League of Nations |
Formation | 1946 |
First holder | Andrew McNaughton |
Deputy | Deputy Permanent Representative |
Website | international.gc.ca/un |
The Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Canada to the United Nations (French: Ambassadeur et Représentant permanent du Canada auprès des Nations unies), known unofficially as the Canadian Ambassador to the United Nations (French: Ambassadeur du Canada aux Nations unies), is the Permanent Representative of Canada to the United Nations. The position was established in 1946 and is based at the Permanent Mission of Canada to the United Nations, which is located at 466 Lexington Avenue (20th floor) in New York City.[1]