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Martin Loken
Senior public sector executive with international focus; former Canadian Head of Mission abroad, Assistant Secretary to Cabinet, Chief Information Officer, trade negotiator
Martin Loken is a senior Canadian public service executive and diplomat with extensive experience in international relations, foreign policy, and national security. He currently serves as the Assistant Secretary, Foreign and Defence Policy Secretariat at the Privy Council Office in Canada.5
Career Highlights
Diplomatic Service:: Martin Loken joined the Department of External Affairs (now Global Affairs Canada) in 1989 after completing his education at the University of Waterloo.2 Throughout his career, he has held several key diplomatic positions:
- Deputy Head of Mission (Foreign Policy & National Security) at the Embassy of Canada to the USA16
- Provided strategic advice to the Ambassador and oversaw GAC-led programs handling foreign and defence policy, intelligence liaison, energy, and environment1
Current Role:: As the Assistant Secretary in the Foreign and Defence Policy Secretariat at the Privy Council Office, Loken likely plays a crucial role in advising the Canadian government on matters of international relations and national security.57
Education and Expertise
Martin Loken holds the following degrees from the University of Waterloo:
- BASc in Systems Design Engineering (1989)
- BA in General Studies (1989)2
His areas of expertise include:
- International relations
- Public affairs and diplomacy
- Trade policy
- Negotiations
- Defence policy
- National security
- Civil-military relations3
Personal Interests
Outside of his professional life, Martin Loken enjoys outdoor activities such as skiing, running, hiking, and cycling.4