Embassy of Canada in France. Jean-Philippe Tachdjian has started a new position as  minister-counsellor for commercial and economic affairs at the embassy of Canada in France in Paris. Jean-Philippe brings a wealth of experience in international education, trade promotion and public diplomacy to the role, having first stepped foot into public affairs when he joined Global Affairs Canada in 1999. Jean-Philippe served as the deputy director of EduCanada for international education and youth from 2004 – 2011, during which he made a profound impact on Canada’s international higher education sector. More recently, Jean-Philippe was the director of export support at Canada’s Trade Commissioner Service.