Michael Wilson - Canada's new ambassador to the United States

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OTTAWA—News that former Conservative finance minister Michael Wilson will become ambassador to the United States is already winning praise in Washington and Ottawa.

Patrick Basham, a Canadian who is director of a Washington think-tank, the Democracy Institute, expressed his enthusiasm yesterday.

"... Prime Minister Stephen Harper has injected a good dose of common sense into Canada-U.S. relations," Basham said. "Wilson's stature in political and business circles ensures a positive reception for him both at the White House and on Capitol Hill."

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Michael McCafferty comments:

Michael Wilson is truly an excellent and remarkable choice to be Canada's
Ambassador to the USA. Mr. Wilson has a distinguished track record in public life -- and I welcome his appointment.