Canada's Ambassador to the US Kirsten Hillman to Step Down Amid Trade Talks
Kirsten Hillman, Canada's ambassador to the United States, has announced her resignation, effective in the new year. Hillman's departure comes as trade talks between the US and Canada remain stalled, with the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA) under mandatory review. Hillman, who has served as ambassador since March 2020, played a key role in renegotiating the free trade agreement between Canada, the US, and Mexico. Her resignation is seen as a significant development in the context of ongoing trade negotiations and the future of CUSMA. 
