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Canada’s U.S. Ambassador Kirsten Hillman to Step Down in 2026

Hillman disclosed her plans in a brief post on X.

Canada's Ambassador to the U.S. Kirsten Hillman speaks to the media during a Liberal Cabinet Retreat in Montebello, Quebec, Canada January 21, 2025. REUTERS/Blair Gable
Canada's ambassador to the U.S. Kirsten Hillman.
Canada's Ambassador to the U.S. Kirsten Hillman speaks to reporters during a cabinet retreat at Chateau Montebello in Montebello, Que., on Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2025.
Canada's ambassador to the United States Kirsten Hillman attends a first ministers meeting in Ottawa on Wednesday, Jan.15, 2025.

Overview

  • Hillman announced on Dec. 9 that she will end her tenure in 2026, calling it a privilege to have represented Canada for more than eight years in Washington.
  • She has served as ambassador since 2020 and was the first woman appointed to the post.
  • No successor has been named and no exact departure date has been released.
  • The Globe and Mail reported she aims to leave in the new year and noted her central role on Canada–U.S. trade, including preparations for the CUSMA review.
  • Reuters and CBC confirmed the announcement, with CBC describing her as a longtime envoy.