High Commissioner to Canada

Today I announce the appointment of Ms Kate Logan as Australia’s next High Commissioner to Canada.

Australia and Canada have a close and enduring relationship, underpinned by shared values and institutional ties.

Our two countries work closely together in a range of international forums, including the United Nations, G20, APEC, WTO, OECD, CPTPP and the Commonwealth. We are also close partners in the Five Eyes group.

We cooperate across a range of shared priorities, including upholding the multilateral system, taking greater action on climate change, advancing gender equality, and achieving meaningful reconciliation with Indigenous peoples.

Australia welcomes Canada’s increased engagement in the Indo-Pacific through its Indo-Pacific Strategy, and is committed to working together to shape a region that is peaceful, stable and prosperous.

Ms Logan is a senior career officer with the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade and was most recently First Assistant Secretary, Pacific Strategy Division.

She has previously served overseas as Australia’s Ambassador to Greece, and on postings to Australia’s missions in Paris and Colombo.

I thank outgoing High Commissioner, the Hon Scott Ryan, for his contributions to advancing Australia’s interests in Canada since 2021.