Acting Chief Economist and Director General of International Economic Relations, Global Affairs Canada

Mélanie Raymond joined Global Affairs Canada in 2018 as Director of Investment and Development Analysis. In this role, she conducted ongoing analysis and research on both inward and outward foreign direct investment and international development.

She holds a PhD in Agricultural and Natural Resources Economics from the University of California, Berkeley and boasts more than 20 years of experience in a variety of positions within 5 Canadian federal departments, including the Privy Council Office and Finance Canada. In her current role, she leverages her vast experience in research and policy to support Canada’s efforts on the global stage.