Sprott Alumna Janice Charette Named Canada’s Chief Negotiator to the U.S.
Yesterday, the Prime Minister, Mark Carney, announced that the Honourable Janice Charette has been appointed as the next Chief Trade Negotiator to the United States.
“With four decades of experience in public policy and diplomacy, Janice Charette brings extraordinary leadership, expertise, and a deep commitment to advancing Canada’s interests. As Chief Trade Negotiator, she will advance Canadian interests and a strengthened trade and investment relationship that benefits workers and industries in both Canada and the United States.” – The Rt. Hon. Mark Carney, Prime Minister of Canada
Charette (BCom/84) brings four decades of experience across public policy and diplomacy. She has served at the highest levels of Canada’s public service, including twice as the Clerk of the Privy Council and Secretary to the Cabinet. She has also represented Canada’s interests abroad, including as High Commissioner to the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
Working closely with the Ambassador of Canada to the United States, Mark Wiseman, Charette will act as a senior advisor to the Prime Minister and the Minister responsible for Canada-U.S. Trade, Dominic LeBlanc, on the upcoming Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA) trade review and strengthening the trade and investment relationship between Canada and the United States.
Charette is a graduate of Carleton University’s Bachelor of Commerce program. Read more about her impressive career and achievements.