Concordian heads Canadian embassy in Libya

Michael Grant, BAdmin 92, is now Canada’s ambassador to Libya — a promotion from his previous position as chargé d’affaires at the Canadian embassy in Tripoli, Libya.

Grant’s posting continues his ascent through the Canadian public service ranks over the past 20 years.

Beginning in 1993, he built an international career and lived and worked in Serbia, Turkey, Argentina and, later, Mexico. In the past decade, Grant’s Canadian assignments included stints with the West Bank and Gaza and United Nations Affairs Division, Privy Council Office and Middle East Division at the Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade.

He was director general for international security policy with the Department of National Defence before moving to Tripoli.

Grant has also been an active participant in Concordia’s Mentor Program, offering career advice to students through the online program.

Related links:
• Embassy of Canada to Libya
• Concordia Mentor Program
• Concordia’s John Molson School of Business