T. W. Macdermot, Canadian Ambassador to Greece, has been named Canada’s first Ambassador to Israel, the Department of External Affairs announced here this week-end. Mr. Macdermot will proceed to Israel soon to present his credentials. Meanwhile, George P. Kidd, who will act as Canadian Charge d’affaires, has already opened the Canadian Embassy in Tel Aviv.
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