Matthew Levin is a Canadian diplomat who has served in various senior roles within Global Affairs Canada and abroad. His career has spanned several decades, focusing on international relations, development, and trade.
Levin holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Western Ontario and a Master of Arts in International Affairs from Carleton University.
His diplomatic postings have included:
- Ambassador of Canada to Cuba (appointed 2011).
- High Commissioner of Canada to Jamaica (appointed 2016), with concurrent accreditation to The Bahamas, Belize, and Turks and Caicos Islands.
- Director General of the Americas Bureau at Global Affairs Canada.
- Deputy Permanent Representative of Canada to the United Nations in New York.
- Minister-Counsellor (Development) at the Embassy of Canada to Afghanistan.
- Other assignments in Washington, D.C., and Moscow.
Throughout his career, Levin has been involved in significant foreign policy initiatives, including Canada's engagement with the Caribbean and Latin American regions, as well as multilateral diplomacy at the United Nations. His work has contributed to Canadian efforts in development assistance, human rights, and regional stability.