Louis Marcotte

Ambassador to Peru and Bolivia - Ambassadeur au Pérou et en Bolivie

Louis Marcotte is the current Ambassador of Canada to Peru and Bolivia. He was appointed to this position in 2022 and is based in Lima, Peru.1 2 As Ambassador, Marcotte's mission is to strengthen ties and promote collaboration between Canada and the two South American nations.1

Some key points about Ambassador Marcotte:

Professional Background

Prior to his current role, Marcotte held several senior positions within the Canadian government, including:
- Dean and Director General of the Canadian Foreign Service Institute
- Canada's Chief Air Negotiator
- Director General of Investment and Innovation
- Executive Director to the Chief Trade Commissioner

Education

MA in Political Science from Paris II University (1990)
MSc in International Management from Laval University (1994)

Diplomatic Focus

As Ambassador, Marcotte is committed to:

Expanding Canada's engagement in the region
Promoting governance, pluralism, and diversity
Advocating for respect for the environment and indigenous peoples
Advancing human rights, with emphasis on empowering women and girls

Responsibilities

The Embassy of Canada under Marcotte's leadership is actively engaged in:

Providing consular services to Canadians
Promoting trade and investment
Overseeing development cooperation initiatives
Managing visa and immigration services for Peruvian and Bolivian citizens1

Ambassador Marcotte represents Canada's interests in both Peru and Bolivia, working to strengthen bilateral relations and pursue common objectives between Canada and these two South American nations.