MFA Press Statement: Appointment Of Singapore's Honorary Consul-General In Toronto, Canada

The Government of the Republic of Singapore, with the agreement of the Government of Canada, has appointed Mr David A. Brown as Singapore's Honorary Consul-General in Toronto, Canada.

Mr Brown, 69, is a Counsel with law firm, Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg LLP. He is the Founding Chair of the Council of Governors for the Canadian Public Accountability Board, the Chair of the Public Policy Forum, and the Chair of the Governance and Leadership Council of the Ontario Hospital Association. Mr Brown is also the Chair of the Canadian Auditing and Assurances Standards Oversight Council, and the Deputy Chair of the Board of Trustees of the University Health Network.

The Singapore Consulate-General in Toronto, Canada, will commence operations from 25 May 2009. The address is:

Consulate-General of the Republic of Singapore

44th Floor, One First Canadian Place,
Toronto, Ontario,
Canada, M5X 1B1

Tel : + 1 416-863-5597
Fax : + 1 416 863 0871
E-mail : singapore@dwpv.com

With the opening of the Singapore Consulate-General in Toronto, the Singapore Consulate-General in Vancouver will cease operation with effect from 30 June 2009. Singaporeans in Canada requiring consular assistance may contact the Consulate-General in Toronto. Singaporeans can also contact the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Duty Officer (24-hours) at:

Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Tel: 6379 8800, 6379 8855
Fax: 6476 7302
Email: mfa_duty_officer@mfa.gov.sg
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MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS
SINGAPORE
24 MAY 2009