List of permanent representatives and observers of Canada to the Organization of American States . The Permanent Representatives and Observers of Canada to the OAS have held the rank and status of Ambassador. Canada was a permanent observer at the OAS until 1990, when it became a permanent member.
| Ambassador | Start of term | End of term | Representative or observer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alfred John Pick | February 2, 1972 | December 30, 1975 | Observer |
| Michel Antonin Careau [1] | December 30, 1975 | August 20, 1976 | Observer |
| Arthur Edward Blanchette | May 11, 1976 | September 14, 1980 | Observer |
| Kenneth Bryce Williamson | July 10, 1980 | December 1983 | Observer |
| Pierre Edgar Joseph Charpentier | April 5, 1984 | August 28, 1987 | Observer |
| Richard Vessot Gorham | December 10, 1987 | 1990 | Observer |
| Jean-Paul Hubert | January 5, 1990 | 1997 | Representative |
| Peter Boehm | July 10, 1997 | 2001 | Representative |
| Paul D. Durand | July 16, 2001 | 2006 | Representative |
| Graeme C. Clark | June 14, 2006 | September 2010 | Representative |
| Allan Culham [2] | September 2010 | 2015 | Representative |
| Jennifer May Loten [3] | September 2, 2015 | 2019 | Representative |
| Hugh Adsett [4] | August 2019 | Representative |
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