James R. Wright | |
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Canadian High Commissioner to the United Kingdom | |
In office 2006–2011 |
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Prime Minister | Stephen Harper |
Preceded by | Mel Cappe |
Succeeded by | Gordon Campbell |
Personal details | |
Born | Montreal, Quebec |
Spouse(s) | Donna Thomson |
Residence | Ottawa |
Alma mater | McGill University |
Occupation | consultant |
Profession | diplomat |
James R. Wright is a retired Canadian diplomat, and was Canada's High Commissioner to the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland from August 27, 2006 to September 14, 2011.
Wright was born in Montreal and graduated from McGill University in 1973. He is married to Donna Thomson, and together they have two children, Nicholas and Natalie. He speaks fluent English, French and Russian. He is now a consultant in Ottawa.