Paul Heinbecker: Permanent Representative

Canadian Ambassador To Germany Dept: Paul Heinbecker, the former Canadian ambassador to Germany and permanent representative of Canada to the United Nations in New York, warned that the relationship with a former colonial power in many parts of Asia and Africa could be a net negative, according to Globe and Mail. The agreement, according to sources, will include not just sharing real estate, but working together in other areas representing civilians abroad, providing passports and visas, and dealing with emergencies such as revolutions, disasters and evacuations. The two countries will not share diplomatic representation, sources said so British diplomats would not present Canadian views to foreign governments, or vice versa and video: Harper on cutting ties with Iran We have an incompatible brand with the U.K., said Mr. Heinbecker, citing past disagreements, including Canada s support for sanctions to fight apartheid in South Africa, and Britain s reluctance to get involved in Bosnia militarily. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.