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Carolyn Bennett

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Ambassor to the Kingdom of Denmark at Government of Canada
📍 Denmark

Carolyn Bennett is Canadas Ambassador to Denmark, bringing over 25 years of political experience. She previously served as Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Canadas first Minister of Mental Health and Addictions. A University of Toronto M. D. graduate, she practiced as a family physician for 20 years before entering politics.

Her political career was inspired by her advocacy to save Torontos Womens College Hospital, demonstrating a long-standing commitment to public health and community service. She has authored a book on Canadian healthcare reform and is known as a passionate advocate for womens involvement in politics and disability inclusion.

Before her distinguished 26-year career as a Member of Parliament, she was a family physician and an Assistant Professor at the University of Toronto.

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Experience
43 Years
Current Role
Ambassor to the Kingdom of Denmark
Location
Denmark
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Priorities

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Indigenous Reconciliation
Served as Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations from 2015 to 2021, guiding Canada's efforts to renew its relationship with Indigenous Peoples.
Mental Health Advocacy
Appointed as Canada's first-ever Minister of Mental Health and Addictions, focusing on integrating mental health into the universal healthcare system.
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Career

Work history

3-2024
Ambassor to the Kingdom of Denmark
Government of Canada
6-1997 - 1-2024
M.P.
Parliament of Canada
1-1997 - 4-1997
co-host Doctor on Call
Electric Entertainment
1997 - 1-2024
MP
Liberal Party of Canada
7-1982 - 1-2015
Assistant Professor
University of Toronto
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Media appearances

Prime Minister announces the appointment of the Honourable Carolyn Bennett as Canada's next Ambassador to Denmark. Featured in Prime Minister's Office (Government of Canada)
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Education
1968 - 1974
M.D.
University of Toronto
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