Embassy of Switzerland in Canada
As the official representation of Switzerland, the Embassy covers all matters concerning diplomatic relations between the two countries. It represents Swiss interests in the areas of political, economic, financial and legal affairs, as well as science, education and culture.
Temporary closure
The Embassy of Switzerland in Ottawa will be closed to the public between December 23, 2024 and January 3, 2025.
Telephones will be answered during working hours during that time except during statutory holidays.
Personal visit to the Embassy
The Embassy's counter is open Monday to Friday from 9 am to 12 pm, by appointment ONLY.
Who is who
Olaf Kjelsen, Ambassador
Philipp Häsler, Deputy Head of Mission
Sandra Valentini Roberts, Second Secretary
Steffen Erik Milner, Head of Swiss Business Hub Canada, Montreal
Urs Obrist, Ph.D., Senior Science and Technology Counsellor
Marco Guglielmo Schmidlin, Major General; Defence, Military, Naval & Air Attaché, Washington DC
Yves Perret, Lieutenant Colonel; Deputy Defence, Military, Naval & Air Attaché, Washington DC
