Keeping her 'eye on the ball': Hillman reflects on her time as top diplomat in D.C.
Canada’s outgoing ambassador to the United States, Kirsten Hillman, reflected on her tenure as a relentless exercise in resilience, describing diplomacy as a “contact sport” that demands focus, persistence and an unwavering pursuit of Canada’s interests. She said the job required tuning out distractions, building relationships across political divides and meeting Americans beyond Washington to understand the country, while remaining grounded in Canadian values. As she prepares to step away, Hillman said she leaves deeply proud of her work, grateful for her team and ready to begin a new chapter.
