Kathy Bunka named Canada’s ambassador to Iraq, breaking barriers

Baghdad (IraqiNews.com) – Kathy Bunka has been appointed as Canada’s ambassador to Iraq.

Gregory Galligan, who served as Canada’s ambassador to Iraq from January 2022 until September 2023, will be replaced by Bunka.

Bunka has become the first woman to serve as an ambassador for Canada in Iraq.

As ambassador, Bunka will be crucial in furthering Canada’s objectives in Iraq and encouraging collaboration between the two countries in a range of initiatives, such as commerce, security, and humanitarian aid.