List of ambassadors of Canada to Israel

The ambassador of Canada to Israel is the official representative of the Canadian government to the government of Israel. The official title for the ambassador is Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Canada to the State of Israel. The ambassador of Canada to Israel is, who was appointed on the advice of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on February 21st, 2025.
The Embassy of Canada is located at Canada House, 3/5 Nirim Street, 4th Floor, Tel Aviv 6706038, Israel.

History of diplomatic relations

De facto recognition of Israel occurred on December 24, 1948, and de jure recognition came on May 11, 1949. Diplomatic relations between Canada and Israel was established on July 28, 1954. George Pirkis Kidd was appointed as Chargé d’affaires on October 18, 1954. Terence MacDermot was appointed as ambassador with residence in Greece on November 18, 1954. The first ambassador of Canada with residence in Israel came in 1958.