Jacques Noiseux (8 December 1936 – 24 February 2016) was a Canadian diplomat who served in several prominent foreign service positions[1] from 1965 to 1998.
[2] Throughout his career, Noiseux served in several diplomatic missions, including at Canada's embassies in Kinshasa, Dakar, Paris, Nairobi, and New York, where he worked at the Consulate-General.
[2][better source needed] In 1985, amidst the volatile situation in Lebanon, Noiseux was involved in Canada's diplomatic efforts during the Lebanese Civil War.
[3] Canada's withdrawal of its ambassador to Syria was in support of Britain’s decision to sever diplomatic ties with Damascus following a bomb plot linked to the Syrian government.
The Canadian government supported the action taken by Britain in light of the events surrounding the bombing attempt on an El Al passenger jet in April 1986.