The Hon. Robert K. Rae (LLB 1977) elected president of UN’s Economic and Social Council

On July 25, 2024, Global Affairs Canada announced The Hon. Robert ("Bob") K. Rae (LLB 1977), Canada’s Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the UN, has been elected president of the UN’s Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) for a one-year term.

As one of the UN’s six main bodies, ECOSOC is responsible for coordinating the work of the UN international development system. It serves as the central forum for engaging with civil society, advancing work on international economic and social issues and formulating policy recommendations.

Read the Global Affairs Canada announcement