Michel Miraillet
Michel Miraillet | |
|---|---|
| Ambassador of France to Canada | |
| Assumed office 22 September 2022 | |
| President | Emmanuel Macron |
| Preceded by | Kareen Rispal |
| Director General for Global Affairs | |
| In office March 2020 – September 2022 | |
| Ambassador of France to Brazil | |
| In office September 2017 – 2020 | |
| Preceded by | Laurent Bili |
| Succeeded by | Brigitte Collet |
| Ambassador of France to the United Arab Emirates | |
| In office 2013–2017 | |
| Preceded by | Alain Azouaou |
| Succeeded by | Ludovic Pouille |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 10, 1960 Paris, France |
| Alma mater | École nationale d'administration Sciences Po Paris Dauphine University |
| Occupation | Diplomat |
Michel Miraillet (born 10 April 1960) is a French diplomat who has served as the Ambassador of France to Canada since September 2022.[1][2] He previously served as Ambassador of France to Brazil and to the United Arab Emirates.
Education
Miraillet is a graduate of the École nationale d'administration (ENA), Montaigne class (1986–1988). He also studied at Sciences Po and Paris Dauphine University, where he earned a postgraduate degree (DESS) in management control.[3]
Career
Michel Miraillet joined the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs in 1988, initially working on Middle Eastern affairs and arms control. From 1992 to 1995, he served as counsellor at France’s Permanent Mission to the United Nations in New York, focusing on disarmament and international security.[4]
He later held diplomatic posts in Cairo and at France’s delegation to NATO, followed by service as First Counsellor at the French Embassy in Israel. Between 2007 and 2013, Miraillet worked at the French Ministry of Defence, where he served as Director for Strategic Affairs and contributed to the French White Papers on Defence and National Security.[5]
In 2013, he was appointed Ambassador of France to the United Arab Emirates, followed by his appointment as Ambassador to Brazil in 2017. In March 2020, he returned to Paris as Director General for Global Affairs, Culture, Education, and International Development, also serving as France’s G7/G20 “sous-sherpa”.[6]
On 13 September 2022, Miraillet was appointed Ambassador of France to Canada and presented his credentials to Governor General Mary Simon on 22 September 2022.[7][8]
As ambassador, he has participated in high-profile diplomatic, commemorative, and cultural events across Canada, including ceremonies recognizing Canadian veterans and promoting Franco-Canadian relations.[9]
Honours
References
- ^ "Michel Miraillet, ambassadeur de France au Canada". Wikipedia (French). Retrieved 2026-01-04.
- ^ "Le grand entretien – Michel Miraillet, ambassadeur de France au Canada". Français à l’étranger. 31 October 2022. Retrieved 2026-01-04.
- ^ "Michel Miraillet – Biography". Embassy of France in Canada. Retrieved 2026-01-04.
- ^ "Le grand entretien – Michel Miraillet". Français à l’étranger. Retrieved 2026-01-04.
- ^ "Michel Miraillet – France et défense". Radio-Canada. Retrieved 2026-01-04.
- ^ "Ambassador Miraillet and Minister Joly to discuss Canada–France relations". The Hill Times. 7 May 2025. Retrieved 2026-01-04.
- ^ "French ambassador visits Sudbury to strengthen ties, celebrate culture". CTV News. Retrieved 2026-01-04.
- ^ "L'ambassadeur de France au Canada en déplacement à Sudbury". TFO. Retrieved 2026-01-04.
- ^ "France recognizes Canadian D-Day veterans". The Hill Times. 5 June 2024. Retrieved 2026-01-04.
- ^ "Édith Dumont décorée de la Légion d'honneur française". Le Métropolitain. Retrieved 2026-01-04.
- ^ "Françoise Enguehard reconnue pour son engagement". Radio-Canada. Retrieved 2026-01-04.