List of high commissioners of the United Kingdom to Canada facts for kids
The High Commissioner of the United Kingdom to Canada is the top representative for the United Kingdom in Canada. Think of them as a very important messenger and helper for their country! Their main job is to lead the British diplomatic office in Canada.
Because the UK and Canada are both part of the Commonwealth of Nations, they share the same King. This means their official relationship is between their governments, not just between their leaders. So, instead of sending ambassadors, they send High Commissioners to each other's countries.
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Where the High Commissioner Works and Lives
The main offices for the British High Commission are in Ottawa, Canada's capital city. You can find them at 80 Elgin Street. This building was built in 1964 on the spot where an old hotel, the Grand Union Hotel, used to be.
The High Commissioner's home is called Earnscliffe. It's also in Ottawa, on Sussex Drive. This historic house was built way back in 1855. A famous Canadian, John A. Macdonald, who was Canada's very first prime minister, once lived there! Later, in 1930, the first British High Commissioner to Canada, Sir William Clark, bought it.
Who is the Current High Commissioner?
The person holding this important job right now is Susannah Goshko. She started her role in September 2021.
A Look Back: Past High Commissioners
Many important people have served as the High Commissioner over the years. Here are a few of them, including the first and the most recent:
- 1928–1934: Sir William Clark (the very first High Commissioner!)
- 2017–2021: Susan le Jeune d'Allegeershecque
- 2021[update]–present: Susannah Goshko
See also
- British High Commission, Ottawa
- Canada–United Kingdom relations
