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The Embassy of Canada to Japan [1] is the main diplomatic mission from Canada to Japan, located in Tokyo.This embassy is Canada's third oldest "foreign" legation after Paris and Washington, D.C. (the High Commissions to other Commonwealth states are not considered "foreign" by the Canadian government).
The official title for the ambassador is Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Canada to Japan. The ambassador of Canada to Japan is Ian G. McKay who was appointed on the advice of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on April 14, 2021. [1] The Embassy of Canada is located at 3-38 Akasaka 7-chome, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan, 107-8503.
The legation Canada opened in Tokyo in 1929 was its third outside the Commonwealth following Washington and Paris. That fact highlights the exceptional importance Canada placed on Japan as a hub for its diplomatic activities throughout Asia. [2]
As a Commonwealth country, Canada's diplomatic missions in the capitals of other Commonwealth countries are referred to as High Commissions (as opposed to embassies).Canada has diplomatic and consular offices (including honorary consuls that are not included in this list) in over 270 locations in approximately 180 foreign countries.
This is a list of Canadian ambassadors and high commissioners to other countries and international organizations, including permanent representatives of ambassadorial rank from Canada. In cases where a diplomat is accredited to more than one nation, the first country listed is the location of the Ambassador's or High Commissioner's residence ...
Ian Gerard McKay (born 1963) is a Canadian executive who has worked extensively in business and politics. On April 15, 2021, he was appointed as Canada's Ambassador to Japan by Global Affairs Canada [1] [2] following his three-year tenure as CEO of Invest in Canada.
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Map of diplomatic missions in Japan. This is a list of diplomatic missions in Japan. At present, the capital city of Tokyo hosts 154 embassies. A few other countries are accredited through their embassies in Beijing or elsewhere. This listing excludes honorary consulates.