Nicholas Brousseau, Ambassador of Canada to the Kingdom of Belgium and the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg

Message

Dear visitors,

It is with great pleasure that I welcome you to the website of the Canadian Embassy in Belgium and Luxembourg. Our shared history is rich and deeply rooted in fundamental values and our commitment to a just society, respectful of human rights, freedom and solidarity.

Canada played a crucial role in the liberation of Belgium during both world wars. Canadian sacrifices, such as the Battle of Passchendaele in 1917 and the liberation of Belgium in 1944, as well as the welcome extended to the Grand Ducal family of Luxembourg in Canada during the occupation of that country, remain powerful symbols of our mutual commitment to peace and freedom. Today, these events are commemorated and experienced as a source of shared pride, and these historic ties have developed into a solid and mutually beneficial relationship. 2025 is even the year in which we celebrate 80 years of bilateral relations between Canada and Luxembourg.

Today, this friendship is reflected in dynamic economic exchanges. Canada, Belgium and Luxembourg work closely together to promote trade and investment, creating opportunities for our businesses and citizens. Our economic partnerships are strengthened by bilateral agreements and joint initiatives to stimulate innovation and growth.

Cultural and academic exchanges are also at the heart of our bilateral relationship. Every year, many Canadian students choose to pursue their studies in Belgium and Luxembourg, and vice versa. This student mobility enriches our societies and fosters greater mutual understanding. Exchange programs and collaborations between our academic institutions allow us to share knowledge and strengthen ties between our younger generations.

I invite you to explore our website to discover more about these initiatives and the opportunities that strengthen our partnership. Canada is proud of its friendship with Belgium and Luxembourg, and it is with enthusiasm that we will continue this collaboration for a prosperous and harmonious future for all.

Thank you for your visit, and please do not hesitate to contact us should you require any further information.

Yours sincerely.

Biography

Dr. Nicholas Brousseau was appointed Ambassador of Canada to the Kingdom of Belgium and the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg in July 2024. He is also Deputy Head of Mission of Canada to the European Union since August 2021.

Prior to joining this Mission, Dr. Brousseau served as Ambassador of Canada to Kazakhstan, Kyrgyz Republic and Tajikistan. He joined Foreign Affairs Canada in 2004. Throughout his career, Dr. Brousseau has held various positions both abroad and at home. He has served at the Permanent Mission to the United Nations, the Embassy to Russia and the Embassy to Romania, where he was the head of the political section and was also accredited to Bulgaria and Moldova. At home, he has worked in the European Union Division and the Eastern Europe and Balkans Division. He has also served as deputy director in the Nuclear Disarmament, Arms Controls and Disarmament Policy Division and as senior departmental adviser to the Minister of Foreign Affairs.

Ambassador Brousseau holds a BA History (Laval University, 1997), a MA History (University of Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne, 1999), a Diploma for Archivist-Paleographer (National School of Charters, 2003) and a PhD History (University of Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne, 2005).

He is married and has 3 children. He speaks French, English, Russian and German.