Guy Saint-Jacques
Guy Saint-Jacques is a former Canadian ambassador to China, known for his extensive experience in diplomacy and international relations. He served as the ambassador from 2012 to 2016, during a crucial period marked by tensions between Canada and China. His insights into Sino-Canadian relations, particularly in light of trade disputes and political tensions, have made him a prominent voice in discussions about Canada's foreign policy.
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Guy Saint-Jacques, Canada’s ambassador to China from 2012 to 2016, said the visa change is a good sign for the two countries’ relationship.
China dropping visa requirement for Canadian tourists, business visitors for rest of 2026
Canada· 2026-02-16
Guy Saint-Jacques is a former Canadian ambassador to China who commented on the significance of Carney's visit.
Axa China-Canada: Prim-ministrul Canadei vizitează Beijing-ul după 8 ani. China la zi
Romania· 2026-01-31
Guy Saint-Jacques, a former Canadian ambassador to China, said: 'The main goal of trying to reset or recalibrate the relationship with China has been achieved during this trip.'
Mark Carney in China positions Canada for ‘the world as it is, not as we wish it’ | Canada
United Kingdom· 2026-01-17
Guy Saint-Jacques believes the foreign-agent registry is being delayed until after Carney's trip.
Carney needs to be wary of the same old China ‘reset’ mirageCanada· 2026-01-14
Former Canadian ambassador to China Guy Saint-Jacques says such a measure is being 'seriously considered in Ottawa.'
Carney to meet with Xi as he seeks to offset damage from tariffsCanada· 2025-10-30
Former Canadian ambassador to China Guy Saint-Jacques emphasized the need for a foreign influence registry.
What Carney hopes to gain from a Canadian reset with BeijingCanada· 2025-10-18
Guy Saint-Jacques was Canada's ambassador to China from 2012 to 2016, commenting on John McCallum's pro-China stance.
Liberal cabinet minister John McCallum often found himself engulfed in controversyCanada· 2025-06-28
Canada was represented by then-Canadian ambassador to China Guy Saint-Jacques at the PLA celebration.
Liberal candidate accepted invitation from China to celebrate People’s Liberation Army eventCanada· 2025-04-12
Former Canadian ambassador to China Guy Saint-Jacques said that China is sending us a message that we have to take steps if we want to see an improvement in the relationship.
Ottawa says that China executed four Canadians
Taiwan· 2025-03-20
Former Canadian ambassador to China, Guy Saint-Jacques, stated that China is sending a message that action is needed to improve relations.
Tensiunile internaționale cresc după ce China a executat patru cetățeni canadieniRomania· 2025-03-20