Prime Minister Mark Carney has created a new diplomatic position to the European Union in order to boost trade, economic security and the fight against climate change, the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) said Wednesday.

The new position of Personal Representative of the Prime Minister to the EU will be former clerk of the Privy Council John Hannaford.

"With his extensive experience in developing and strengthening many of Canada's most impactful relationships throughout the world, John Hannaford will help elevate our partnerships, bolster our shared security, and create major new economic opportunities to empower Canadian workers and grow our businesses," Carney said in a statement.

Hannaford comes to the position after having served at the deputy minister level in the Departments of Inter

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