[1] As of May 2, 2018, the embassy and the Canadian Cultural Centre relocated to 130 rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré in the 8th arrondissement of Paris, which underwent renovation for that purpose.

The Canadian federal government took advantage of this presence to name him Canada's "agent" and later "commissioner" in France, although he held no diplomatic rank or status.

The incoming Tory government disapproved of the potential conflicts-of-interest that could result from his serving both roles, and he resigned from the Quebec position.

By January 1928, the Canadian office in Paris had been promoted to a formal legation, and Roy became "minister" to France, presenting his credentials on September 19, 1928, but still under the British ambassador.

Canada did not send a representative to the Vichy regime but still technically maintained relations, allowing Vanier to return to visit France several times.