William Crosbie (diplomat)

For other people named William Crosbie, see William Crosbie (disambiguation)
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Canadian Ambassador William Crosbie makes remarks during the opening of the refurbished Turquoise Mountain Foundation in Kabul on May 9, 2011.
12th Canada Ambassador to Afghanistan
In office
2009–2011
Preceded by Ron Hoffmann
Personal details
Born Newfoundland
Nationality Canadian
Spouse(s) J
Children none
Residence Ottawa
Alma mater Memorial University, Dalhousie University
Profession ambassador

William Crosbie is a Canadian diplomat. He is the former ambassador to Afghanistan, appointed June 15, 2009.[1][2]

Crosbie graduated from Memorial University in 1978 with a B.A. in political science and in history. He is also a graduate of Dalhousie University in 1982 with a LLB. Crosbie joined the Department of Foreign Affairs in 1993 and was posted in the Washington Embassay as minister-counsellor.

References

  1. ↑ Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada (2010-01-04). "Canada Appoints Next Ambassador to Afghanistan". Government of Canada. Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada. Retrieved January 4, 2010.
  2. ↑ Archived August 3, 2010, at the Wayback Machine.
Diplomatic posts
Preceded by
Ron Hoffmann		 Canadian Ambassador to Afghanistan
2009– 		Succeeded by
in office


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