Arthur Edward Blanchette

Who is Arthur Edward Blanchette?

Arthur Edward Blanchette is a former Canadian diplomat. He was Chargé d'Affaires to Egypt then Acting High Commissioner to South Africa followed by Cambodia then Chargé d'Affaires a.i. to Greece followed by Ambassador and Permanent Observer to the Organization of American States then to Tunisia, and, after an extended impasse, non-resident ambassador to Libya.

After retiring from foreign service, Blanchette became director of the historical division of the Department of External Affairs. He caused some controversy in 1983 due to a book he was preparing on the department's history. Some figures who appeared in the proposed book, including former External Affairs minister and future Prime Minister, Paul Martin, objected to its content.

Blanchette has edited two volumes of speeches and papers entitled Canadian Foreign Policy.