Mississauga MP receives diplomatic position to assist in rebuilding Syria [Video]

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has named a Mississauga MP as Canada’s Special Envoy for Syria.

Omar Alghabra, who has served as a Member of Parliament in the riding of Mississauga Centre since 2015, will now be Canada’s liaison with Syria as it transitions towards a new government following the fall of the Assad regime.

Alghabra has already announced he will not be running in the next federal election.

As a Special Envoy, Alghabra will advise the Canadian government on efforts to support the Syrian people in addressing their needs and transitioning to a new government.

According to the prime minister’s office, to do this, Alghabra will consult with a range of stakeholders in the Middle Eastern country, including subject matter experts, regional actors, and international partners, to promote inclusive governance and ensure the protection of human rights.

The Special Envoy’s role is not generally a permanent one, rather it is …