December 3, 2025
Governor General Mary Simon welcomed four new heads of mission to Canada during a ceremony at Rideau Hall.
During the ceremony, the following new heads of mission presented their credentials to the Governor General:
His Excellency José Luis Guterres
Ambassador of the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste
Her Excellency Auđbjörg Halldórsdóttir
Ambassador of Iceland
His Excellency Jovan Mirković
Ambassador of Montenegro
His Excellency Martial Ndoubou
Ambassador of the Central African Republic
We are all connected. The well-being of one nation shapes the well-being of others.
Upon their arrival in Canada, new heads of mission must present their letters of credence to the governor general before they can carry out their duties. Letters of credence are the official documents that accredit a diplomat as an ambassador of or high commissioner for another country.