Stéphane Dion
Stéphane Dion is a prominent Canadian politician and diplomat, currently serving as Canada’s Ambassador to France and Monaco, as well as the Prime Minister’s Special Envoy to the European Union and Europe. A member of the Liberal Party, Dion has held various significant roles in Canadian politics, including Minister of Foreign Affairs and Leader of the Opposition. Known for his expertise in international relations and environmental policy, he has been an influential figure in advocating for Canada’s interests on the global stage. Recently, he made headlines by condemning U.S. President Donald Trump's threats of invasion, asserting that such statements violate international law and emphasizing the importance of Canada and Europe working together to address trade issues.
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Stéphane Dion warns against giving Alberta separatists space to gain traction.
Alberta separatism increasingly resembles a temper tantrum
Canada· 2026-05-30
Stéphane Dion warns Canadians not to give separatists in Alberta space to gain traction.
Don’t give Alberta separatists space to gain traction, Stéphane Dion warnsCanada· 2026-05-28
Stéphane Dion, the former Liberal minister who tabled the Clarity Act, said it’s 'absurd' to think a simple majority is enough for a province to separate.
Politicians in Quebec condemn Carney’s comments on referendum victoryCanada· 2026-05-27
Stéphane Dion, the former Liberal minister who tabled the Clarity Act, wrote last week in La Presse that Ms. Smith’s question does not trigger the federal legislation.
Clarity Act will not apply to Alberta’s planned sovereignty vote, Carney saysCanada· 2026-05-27
Ms. Drouin replaces former Liberal leader and minister Stéphane Dion, who left the ambassador role in France in December.
Bill Blair resigns Toronto seat, will become next high commissioner to U.K.Canada· 2026-02-03
Former Liberal leader Stéphane Dion is currently Canada’s Special Envoy to the European Union and Europe.
Carney names John Hannaford his personal representative to the EUCanada· 2025-10-01
Stéphane Dion is the EU envoy and ambassador to France and Monaco who represented Canada at the Hannover Messe.
Geography and destiny: Can Canada truly spurn the U.S. and be more European?Canada· 2025-09-26
Stéphane Dion is Canada’s ambassador to France and Monaco, speaking at the launch of the High Ambition Coalition for a Quiet Ocean.
Canada, Panama lead push to quiet ocean from shipping noiseCanada· 2025-06-12
Stéphane Dion was the leader of the Liberal Party and faced Stephen Harper in two elections.
Post-Mulroney, the Conservatives’ brand is ‘loser.’ It’s time for an overhaulCanada· 2025-06-12
Stéphane Dion highlighted the urgency of collective action and global cooperation.
Panamá y Canadá lanzan la Coalición contra el ruido en el océano en la Cumbre de Niza
Panama· 2025-06-10
Stephane Dion is the Canadian Ambassador to France attending the summit.
Summit al „coaliției celor dispuși”, organizat la Paris. Liderii statelor UE discută cu Zelenski despre armistițiul din Ucraina – Ziarul de Gardă
Moldova· 2025-03-27
Stéphane Dion was the leader of the Liberals during a long, listless season.
Opinion: The Liberal Party of Canada is reinventing – and resurrecting – itself once againCanada· 2025-03-08
There was not strong support from Quebec francophones for Stéphane Dion in 2008.
Letters to the editor, March 3: ‘King Charles … somehow we have been thrown under the bus’Canada· 2025-03-03
Stephane Dion, Canada's ambassador to France, says President Donald Trump is violating international law when he threatens to use military force to acquire Greenland.
Trudeau in Brussels as Canada looks to deepen trade, defence ties with Europe amid U.S. tariff threatsCanada· 2025-02-12
Stéphane Dion, Canada’s Ambassador to France, speaks to reporters about Trump's invasion threats.
Trump’s invasion threats violate international law: Canadian ambassadorCanada· 2025-02-10