Opening Remarks by Adrien Cavey, Consul General of France in Toronto

Adrien Cavey has been with the French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs since 2008. A career diplomat specializing in Asian affairs, he holds a degree in Chinese and a master’s degree in law, economics and management. Much of his career has been devoted to Asia, where he has held a number of diplomatic and consular positions in Wuhan, Beijing, Chengdu and Phnom Penh.

Prior to his appointment in Toronto, Adrien Cavey served as Deputy Head of the Northeast Asia Division at the Directorate-General for Asia and Oceania, and subsequently as Deputy Head of the Division for the Administration of French Nationals Abroad within the Directorate for French Nationals Abroad and Consular Administration. In this capacity, he notably oversaw several initiatives aimed at modernizing consular services.

Adrien Cavey was appointed Consul General of France in Toronto by decree of the President of the French Republic dated July 24, 2026.