Former federal minister and ambassador Stéphane Dion turns into the primary “diplomat in residence” within the historical past of the Université de Montréal.
On this position, Dion might be referred to as upon to “share his expertise” in varied programs, on the invitation of the educating workers, along with taking part in panels and conferences.
He can even be invited to “assist the coed group with its analysis tasks on which he may have knowledgeable views.”
This marks a return for Dion to the Université de Montréal, the place he taught from 1984 to 1996, earlier than the beginning of his profession in federal politics.
In line with the Montreal establishment, Dion will be capable to use his “huge expertise and fame to advance educational analysis and public debate,” significantly with regard to local weather change, democracy, and worldwide safety.
Dion has simply accomplished his time period as Canada’s ambassador to France. Beforehand, he had spent 5 years as Canada’s ambassador to Germany and to the European Union.
His profession as a Liberal MP within the Home of Commons spanned greater than 20 years. Throughout that point, he served as Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, Minister of the Setting, and Minister of International Affairs, amongst different positions.
Dion additionally led the Liberal Celebration of Canada in 2007 and 2008.
He’ll take up his new place on the Université de Montréal on March 1st.
–This report by La Presse Canadienne was translated by CityNews