Vera Alexander

Ambassador of Canada to the Federal Republic of Germany at Government of Canada

Speaker

Vera Alexander brings nearly three decades of experience in international affairs, diplomacy, and public administration to her role as Ambassador of Canada to Germany. Over the course of her career, she has represented Canada in London, Washington, D.C., and Moscow, as well as at Canada’s Joint Delegation to NATO in Brussels.

Ms. Alexander has also held several senior leadership roles in Ottawa. Her past assignments at headquarters have included serving as Assistant Deputy Minister of People and Talent Management, Chief of Staff to the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, as Director of Media Relations, and as Director of the Democracy Division at Global Affairs Canada.

In recognition of her contributions to Canada and public service, Ms. Alexander was awarded the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal in 2012. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in International Relations from the University of Toronto.

Ambassador Alexander builds on Canada’s already strong relationship with Germany to advance trade diversification, attract German investment, strengthen defence and security cooperation, and deepen collaboration on emerging global issues.