Klaus Goldschlag

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Klaus Goldschlag was a former Canadian ambassador. He was a Jewish orphan living in Nazi Germany adopted by Alan Coatsworth, a Toronto fire-insurance broker. After earning his master's degree in Arabic at the University of Toronto, he joined the diplomatic and foreign affairs department. [1]

[edit] Public service

Goldschlag was ambassador to Turkey (1967-1971), Italy (1973-1976) and the Federal Republic of Germany. [2] Goldschlag also served as Deputy Under-Secretary of State for External Affairs. In 1981 he received the Outstanding Achievement Award for public service of Canada. [3] In 1983, he was made an Officer of the Order of Canada.[4]

[edit] References

  1. ^ The Bulletin, May 6/96 Campaign Corner. University of Toronto.
  2. ^ Heads of Post List. Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade.
  3. ^ Outstanding Achievement Award - Previous Award Recipients. Public Service Human Resources Management Agency of Canada.
  4. ^ Order of Canada citation.
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