Tracy joined the Foreign Service in 1996 and has served abroad in Russia, Syria, Malaysia, and Indonesia. In Ottawa his most recent positions have been Executive Director of the Multi-Industry Sectors Division, acting Director General Investment and Innovation, and Director of the Investor Services Division. He has also worked at the Privy Council Office in support of the Prime Minister’s efforts to strengthen foreign direct investment promotion. Tracy has a B.A. in International Studies and a M.A. in History from the University of Saskatchewan. He served for six years in the Canadian Armed Forces (Reserves) in the North Saskatchewan Regiment (mechanized infantry). He and his wife Tavia have three children.