Dennis King appointed as Canada's ambassador to Ireland

Dennis King has been appointed as Canada's new Ambassador to Ireland, as announced by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. This appointment comes less than two weeks after King resigned from his role as Premier of Prince Edward Island to spend more time with his family. Trudeau expressed confidence in King's ability to strengthen the partnership between Canada and Ireland, citing his extensive public service experience. In his new role, King will focus on advancing shared priorities such as transatlantic security, trade growth, and climate action. The announcement follows a period of significant challenges in P.E.I., including healthcare and economic issues, and hints at a leadership contest for King's former party. His base of operation will be the Canadian embassy in Dublin.