Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced a new special envoy for Holocaust remembrance and combatting antisemitism, Deborah Lyons, who will serve for a two-year period.
Ms. Lyons is a diplomat who previously served as Canada’s ambassador to Israel. Ms. Lyons replaces former attorney general Irwin Cotler, who served as the country’s special envoy from 2020 to 2023.
A news release from the Prime Minister’s Office describes Ms. Lyons as a “firm ally to the Jewish community” and an individual with a history of working with community organizations.
