H.E. Vera Alexander

Canada
Date of accreditation:
© Mohamed El Sauaf
Education
  • 1995 Journalism, Ryerson University (now: Toronto Metropolitan University)
  • 1992 B.A., International Relations, University of Toronto
Professional Career
  • 20/11 2025
    Ambassador of Canada to the Federal Republic of Germany
  • 2023 - 2025
    Associate Assistant Deputy Minister, People & Talent Management, GAC, Ottawa
  • 2017 - 2021
    Deputy Permanent Representative, Joint Delegation of Canada to NATO, Brussels
  • 2015 - 2017
    Executive Director, Office of the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ottawa
  • 2014 - 2015
    Director, Democracy Division, DFAIT, Ottawa
  • 2010 - 2014
    Counsellor Public Diplomacy, Canadian High Commission, London, UK
  • 2008 - 2010
    Director Media Relations, DFAIT, Ottawa
  • 2002 - 2006
    First Secretary, Embassy of Canada, Washington, DC
  • 1997 - 1999
    Second Secretary, Embassy of Canada, Moscow
  • 1995
    Joined Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade (DFAIT, now: Global Affairs Canada)
Personal Details
  • Date of birth: 13 January 1966
  • Personal Status: Married, two children
Languages
English, French, Russian
National Day
1 July
Website
www.international.gc.ca