Monday, 3 March 2025

Former P.E.I. premier Dennis King appointed as Canada's ambassador to Ireland

 
 

Former P.E.I. premier Dennis King appointed as Canada's ambassador to Ireland

King stepped down less than 2 weeks ago in a surprise resignation

 
Alex MacIsaac · CBC News ·
P.E.I. Premier Dennis Kings speaks at a 2023 news conference in Cornwall, P.E.I., with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau looking on. (Ron Ward/CP Photos)

Former P.E.I. premier Dennis King has been appointed as Canada's new ambassador to Ireland, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said in a news release Monday.

"With his years of experience in public service, including as the premier of Prince Edward Island, I am confident that he will serve Canada well and make the strong partnership between our two countries even stronger," Trudeau said in the release. 

King will succeed Nancy Smyth, a career foreign affairs professional who had held the position since 2021. Her LinkedIn profile shows her time in the job ended in August 2024. 

The news comes after King's surprise resignation as the premier of Canada's smallest province less than two weeks ago. At the time, he said he was stepping down following a long conversation with his family, adding that he did not intend to seek election in any jurisdiction ever again. 

Rob Lantz, the MLA for Charlottetown-Brighton, was sworn in as premier in a ceremony the following day. 

King, P.E.I.'s 33rd premier, entered politics in 2019. He was elected leader of the Progressive Conservative Party of Prince Edward Island and later became a two-term premier.

    In a surprise announcement, Dennis King says he is stepping down as P.E.I.'s premier

P.E.I. Premier Dennis King is resigning as the province's 33rd premier after nearly six years in the job. 'I've felt for a while… that I had more runway behind me than I had in front of me,' the Progressive Conservative politician said, adding that the province needs a leader who can be focused on the long term. CBC News: Compass host Louise Martin introduces an excerpt of video from his news conference.

His government led the province through major challenges, including the COVID-19 pandemic, two post-tropical storms and the potato wart crisis that disrupted the Island's potato industry.

With the appointment, King follows in the footsteps of his old boss: P.E.I. Premier Pat Binns, for whom King worked while he was in office.

Former prime minister Stephen Harper named Binns as Canada's ambassador to Ireland, a post he held from August 2007 to September 2010. 

P.E.I. premier talks to CBC News: Compass about his resignation and what's next
 
Dennis King announced Thursday that he was stepping down as P.E.I.'s premier and walking away from politics entirely. A few hours after the announcement, he joined CBC News: Compass host Louise Martin to talk about his decision and his plans for the future.
 
 
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333 Comments


David Amos
Now he speaks for liberals???

Lindston Shearheart
Reply to David Amos
Canada ,,

ah mego

David Amos
Reply to Lindston Shearheart
He speaks under the directions of who appointed him

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William Reid
Reply to David Amos
Yep. That's the game these guys all play. They're really all in the same little club. 
 


Mark Arsenault
This smells fishy... What happened with all the to be closer to your family talk. Flees the country

David Amos
Reply to Mark Arsenault
Ditto

Bruce Normand
Reply to Mark Arsenault
It’s the life (lies) of a politician. A lot more to the resignation and family life aspect than this outlet is willing to report. 
 
 

Bob Seusers
Since announcing his departure..no.23 has made 104 appointments.. judges, diplomats and senators..
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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