Canada appoints Scheurwater as new ambassador to Kuwait
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Arab Times
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- Arab Times
Canada appoints Scheurwater as new ambassador to Kuwait
KUWAIT CITY, July 5: The Canadian Embassy in Kuwait has announced the appointment of Tara Scheurwater as new Ambassador of Canada to Kuwait, succeeding Ambassador Aliya Mawani. The embassy stated on its official Instagram account that Scheurwater will officially assume her position in August.
Arab Times
a day ago
- Arab Times
Ambassador Aliya Mawani's legacy of friendship between Kuwait and Canada
As Ambassador Aliya Mawani concludes her distinguished tenure in Kuwait, we reflect on a years-long journey marked by vision, collaboration, and enduring friendship. Working closely with the Embassy team, her leadership brought Canada–Kuwait relations to vibrant new heights across diplomacy, culture, development, and youth empowerment. One of the key diplomatic cornerstones during Ambassador Mawani's tenure was the signing of multiple MOUs: on bilateral consultations, development cooperation, and healthcare collaboration. These agreements not only reinforced institutional ties but also paved the way for joint initiatives benefiting both nations. In 2025, Canada and Kuwait celebrated 60 years of diplomatic relations. The anniversary events spanned cultural exchange, healthcare, education, ICT, energy, defense, security, sports, and food security. Highlights included a dynamic art exhibition, as well as a spirited ice hockey match between the Canadian Mooseheads and Kuwait Stars. These unique moments underscored the power of people-to-people connections and creative dialogue. Ambassador Mawani's time in Kuwait was also defined by her strong advocacy for gender equality and diversity. At events celebrating International Francophonie Day and International Women's Day, she emphasized that 'when women succeed, society as a whole succeeds,' highlighting Canada's commitment to inclusive leadership. Her partnerships with civil society groups consistently promoted the advancement of women in Kuwait. A signature initiative of her mission was the Young Ambassador Programme, launched in partnership with the UN and the British Embassy. This program gave dozens of Kuwaiti youth hands-on exposure to diplomacy and global affairs. It reflects Ambassador Mawani's deep belief in youth as catalysts for peace, security, and sustainable development. Ongoing humanitarian and outreach efforts further shaped her tenure. Ambassador Mawani partnered with UN agencies to raise awareness around refugee issues and promote education for displaced children, engaging with young people directly through storytelling and community events. Throughout her time in Kuwait, she remained closely engaged with Canada-educated alumni, celebrating their success across fields from healthcare to technology. Many of these alumni now play important roles in Kuwait's public and private sectors, reinforcing the longstanding educational ties between the two countries. As Ambassador Mawani bids farewell, her legacy lives on through the relationships, initiatives, and values she championed. She leaves behind not just strengthened diplomacy, but meaningful connections between the people of Canada and Kuwait. We wish her continued success in her next chapter.
Arab Times
7 days ago
- Arab Times
Trade talks with US resume after Canada rescinded tech tax: Carney
TORONTO, June 30, (AP): Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said late Sunday trade talks with US have resumed after Canada rescinded its plan to tax US technology firms. US President Donald Trump said Friday that he was suspending trade talks with Canada over its plans to continue with its tax on technology firms, which he called "a direct and blatant attack on our country.' The Canadian government said "in anticipation' of a trade deal "Canada would rescind' the Digital Serves Tax. The tax was set to go into effect Monday. Carney and Trump spoke on the phone Sunday, and Carney's office said they agreed to resume negotiations. "Today's announcement will support a resumption of negotiations toward the July 21, 2025, timeline set out at this month's G7 Leaders' Summit in Kananaskis,' Carney said in a statement. Carney visited Trump in May at the White House, where he was polite but firm. Trump traveled to Canada for the G7 summit in Alberta, where Carney said that Canada and the US had set a 30-day deadline for trade talks. Trump, in a post on his social media network last Friday, said Canada had informed the US that it was sticking to its plan to impose the digital services tax, which applies to Canadian and foreign businesses that engage with online users in Canada. The digital services tax was due to hit companies including Amazon, Google, Meta, Uber and Airbnb with a 3% levy on revenue from Canadian users. It would have applied retroactively, leaving US companies with a $2 billion US bill due at the end of the month. Daniel Béland, a political science professor at McGill University in Montreal, called Carney's retreat a "clear victory" for Trump. "At some point this move might have become necessary in the context of Canada-US trade negotiations themselves but Prime Minister Carney acted now to appease President Trump and have him agree to simply resume these negotiations, which is a clear victory for both the White House and big tech," Béland said. He said it makes Carney look vulnerable to President Trump's outbursts. "President Trump forced PM Carney to do exactly what big tech wanted. US tech executive will be very happy with this outcome,' Béland said.
