List of High Commissioners of Australia to Canada
The High Commissioner of Australia to Canada is an officer of the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade and the head of the High Commission of the Commonwealth of Australia to Canada. The Australian High Commission also has responsibility for relations with Bermuda, a self-governing Overseas Territory of the United Kingdom. The position has the rank and status of an Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary and is currently held by Natasha Smith since 30 November 2017.
Australia and Canada have enjoyed official diplomatic relations since 12 September 1939, when high commissioners were first exchanged as one of Australia's first independent postings. As fellow Dominion countries, Australia and Canada had many prior contacts, particularly in trade. The High Commissioner's Official Residence is located at Australia House, Ottawa, while the Chancery is located at Suite 710, Clarica Centre II, 50 O'Connor Street, in Downtown Ottawa.High Commissioners
