Vera Alexander

Vera Alexander (born September 18, 1970) is a Canadian diplomat and public servant, who has held senior positions in international affairs and public administration. In September 2025, Prime Minister Mark Carney announced her appointment as Canada's ambassador to Germany.

Education Alexander holds a bachelor of arts degree in international relations from the University of Toronto.

Career Alexander began her career at the Department of External Affairs in 1995. She has represented Canada in multiple international postings, including London, Washington, D.C., and Moscow. From 2017 to 2021, she served as Canada's Deputy Permanent Representative to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), contributing to Canada's security and defence initiatives within the Alliance.

In Ottawa, Alexander has held several senior roles at Global Affairs Canada, including chief of staff to the deputy minister of Foreign Affairs, director Media Relations, and director of the Democracy Division. From 2006 to 2008, she served in the Privy Council Office as a senior policy advisor on Canada's mission in Afghanistan. She presented her credentials to German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier on November 20, 2025.

Accolades In 2012, Alexander was awarded the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal in recognition of her contributions to public service.