Paul Thoppil | Đại diện Thương mại Ấn Độ Dương - Thái Bình Dương của Canada / Canada’s Indo-Pacific Trade Representative
Bộ phận Các vấn đề Toàn cầu Canada / Global Affairs Canada

Paul Thoppil brings extensive experience and expertise in global affairs and trade to his role as Canada’s Indo-Pacific Trade Representative. With a distinguished career spanning both government and diplomatic service, Paul has consistently demonstrated a commitment to advancing Canada's interests on the international stage.

Before assuming his current position, Paul served as Assistant Deputy Minister, Asia-Pacific at Global Affairs Canada from January 2019 to January 2023. In this capacity, he played a pivotal role in shaping Canada's engagement with key partners in the Asia-Pacific region, fostering economic ties and promoting Canada's values and priorities.

Prior to his tenure at Global Affairs Canada, Paul worked at Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada in 2014 as the Chief Financial Officer, and took on an expanded mandate, including departmental business planning and reporting on results.

Prior to joining INAC, Paul worked for the Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada where he held the position of Commercial Minister at the Canadian Embassy to Japan in Tokyo since 2009. While in Tokyo, Paul advanced free-trade negotiations with Japan on behalf of the Government of Canada.

Previously, Paul served several successive Director General positions responsible for such functions as Innovation and Partnerships, Corporate Finance, Corporate Planning (International Trade), and Global Business Opportunities.