Emi Furuya
About Emi Furuya
Emi Furuya serves as the Director of Europe Bilateral Relations, Advocacy, and EU Trade at the Government of Canada. With extensive experience in international relations, she has held various roles including Ambassador to Denmark and Political Counsellor in France.
Current Role at Government of Canada
Emi Furuya serves as the Director of Europe Bilateral Relations, Advocacy, and EU Trade at the Government of Canada. She has held this position since 2020. In this role, she is responsible for managing Canada's bilateral relations with European countries and advocating for Canadian interests within the European Union.
Previous Positions at Government of Canada
Emi Furuya has held various roles within the Government of Canada. She was the Executive Director and Chief of Staff to the Deputy Minister for International Development from 2015 to 2016. She served as the Ambassador of Canada to the Kingdom of Denmark from 2016 to 2020. Additionally, she worked as a Political Counsellor in Paris from 2006 to 2010 and held multiple positions in Ottawa, including Deputy Director for International Financial Institutions and Deputy Director for G7 and G20 Summits.
International Experience
Emi Furuya has extensive international experience, having worked in various countries. She served as the Second Secretary, Political in Tokyo, Japan from 2000 to 2003, and as an Advisor on Social and Economic Affairs in New York for a brief period in 1999. Her role as Ambassador in Denmark further highlights her expertise in international diplomacy.
Education and Expertise
Emi Furuya holds a Master's degree in International Relations and Political Science from the University of Toronto. Her educational background supports her extensive career in international relations and diplomacy, equipping her with the knowledge and skills necessary for her various roles within the Government of Canada.
Career Timeline
Emi Furuya's career at the Government of Canada spans over two decades, beginning in 1997 as a Consultant for Good Governance at the Canadian International Development Agency. She has progressed through various positions, including Deputy Director for Peace Support Operations and Security Sector Reform, and Director, Chief of Staff to the Senior Associate Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, before her current role.