HIGH COMMISSIONER FROM CANADA

Dominion, Volume 33, Issue 136, 4 March 1940, Page 6

HIGH COMMISSIONER FROM CANADA

Dr. W. A. Riddell Arrives CO-OPERATION WITH NEW ZEALAND (By Telegraph—Press Association.) AUCKLAND, March 3. “The Prime Minister of Canada is extremely anxious to strengthen the bonds that unite Canada and New Zealand,” said Dr. W. A. Riddell, new ly-appointed Canadian High Commissioner to New Zealand, on his arrival from Vancouver. Dr. Riddell, who will make his headquarters in Wei lington. is accompanied by Mrs. Riddell. their son and two daughters. A representative gathering of Government and civic authorities welcomed Dr. Riddell. „ , , , “AXv appointment to New Zealand nart of a general scheme of appoint in" High Commissioners for Canada in" the other Dominions,” Dr. Riddell said “The Canadian Government is anxious to co-operate fully with the other Dominions, specially during tins serious time. . “The Empire air scheme is rbal progress. The scheme is now getting under way and men are coming forward freely.” . Formerly charge d'affaires at th Canadian Legation in Washington, and for 12 years Canadian representative of lhe League of Nations, Dr. Riddell has had a distinguished scholastic and diplomatic career. Before going to Geneva he was Minister of Labour in Ontario and had been attached to the Canadian Legation in Washington since 193'7. Dr. and Mrs. Riddell ant. their family will probably leave for Wellington tomorrow night.