Matthias to serve as Honorary Consul of Canada

RDC board member Karen Matthias has been officially recognized as Honorary Consul of Canada in Alaska. Originally from Victoria, British Columbia, Matthias is an Anchoragebased consultant who provides advocacy and advice to clients in resource development and transportation.

A Canadian diplomat for 16 years, Matthias came to Anchorage in 2004 to open Canada’s first consulate in Alaska. During her five years as the Canadian Consul, she worked with Alaskans to strengthen Canada-U.S. relations, specifically on Arctic issues.

Matthias will serve as Honorary Consul for a threeyear term. Her appointment is an “Order in Council,” made by David Johnston, Canada’s Governor General. Matthias, now a U.S. citizen, is one of 15 Honorary Consuls in the U.S.

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