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The Honourable Michael Wilson
Canadian Ambassador to the United States of America

The Hon. Michael Wilson met with President George W. Bush on March 13 to present to him a letter from the Governor General designating him as Canada’s Ambassador to the United States.

Michael Wilson assumed his responsibilities as Ambassador on March 13, 2006, becoming the 22nd representative of Canada to the United States.

Michael Wilson was Chairman of UBS Canada, an operating division of UBS AG one of the world's leading financial institutions. Michael oversaw all UBS operations in Canada, which included the Investment Bank, pension fund management, and Wealth Management businesses.

Prior to joining UBS in July 2001, Michael Wilson was responsible for RBC Financial Group's institutional asset management business. Michael also served as a Vice Chairman of RBC Dominion Securities, responsible for senior client relationships and advice to both Canadian and international companies and governments.

In 1979, Michael was elected to the House of Commons. In September 1984, Michael was appointed Minister of Finance and remained in that role until May 1991. He then became Minister of Industry, Science and Technology and Minister for International Trade. During his tenure as member of the Cabinet, he represented Canada at the IMF, IBRD, OECD, GATT and the G-7 Ministers meetings.

Prior to his career in public life, Michael's career was in investment banking with responsibilities in corporate, government and international finance. Michael was Director of a number of companies including BP P.L.C. and Manulife Financial.

Michael is active in a number of professional and community organizations including NeuroScience Canada Partnership, The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, the Canadian Council for Public-Private Partnerships and the Canadian Coalition for Good Governance. Mr. Wilson is an Officer of the Order of Canada, and has honorary degrees from the University of Toronto and York University.