Nancy Smyth
Canadian diplomat
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Nancy Smyth is a Canadian career foreign affairs professional and former ambassador[2] to Ireland.[3] Her term started in June 2021 when she presented her credentials to the President of Ireland, Michael D. Higgins at Áras an Uachtaráin.[2] She has undertaken several official engagements including attending a memorial of the victims of the 1985 Air India bombing,[4] commemorating the 1917 sinking of the ocean liner SS Laurentic[5] and advocating for increased trade between Ireland and Canada.[6] She was reported to have left the position in August 2024, and was replaced by former Prince Edward Island premier Dennis King.[1]
MonarchsElizabeth II
Charles III
Charles III
Prime MinisterJustin Trudeau
Preceded byKevin Vickers
Succeeded byDennis King
Her Excellency Nancy Smyth | |
|---|---|
| Canadian Ambassador to Ireland | |
| In office 17 June 2021 – August 2024[1] | |
| Monarchs | Elizabeth II Charles III |
| Prime Minister | Justin Trudeau |
| Preceded by | Kevin Vickers |
| Succeeded by | Dennis King |
| Personal details | |
| Spouse | Lex Burger |
| Alma mater | Carleton University |