Ralph Goodale to serve as Canada’s high commissioner to the U.K.

REGINA -- Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has appointed former cabinet minister and longtime Regina MP Ralph Goodale to serve as Canada’s next high commissioner in the United Kingdom.

According to a tweet from Goodale, he is the first Saskatchewanian to hold the post.

It is a privilege to serve Canada as High Commissioner to the United Kingdom - the first Saskatchewanian to hold that post!

Thank you @JustinTrudeau and @MarcGarneau for your confidence & trust. https://t.co/CNiHCgNckw

— Ralph Goodale (@RalphGoodale) April 21, 2021

In the last federal election, Goodale lost his seat in the Regina – Wascana riding – which he had represented since 1997 – to Conservative Michael Kram. Since then, Goodale has served as the prime minister’s special advisor on the downing of Ukraine International Airline Flight PS752.

As a member of parliament, Goodale served as the minister of natural resources, minister of finance, and minister of public safety and emergency preparedness, among various other appointments.

In a press release, the prime minister said Goodale’s decades of experience will further strengthen the relationship between Canada and the U.K.

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