Allan Rock, Canadian lawyer, politician, and diplomat, Canadian Ambassador to the United Nations
Allan Michael Rock (born August 30, 1947) is a Canadian lawyer, former politician, diplomat and university administrator. He was Canada's ambassador to the United Nations (2004–2006) and had previously served in the Cabinet of Jean Chrétien, most notably as Justice Minister (1993–1997) and Health Minister (1997–2002).
Rock was appointed as President and Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ottawa by its Board of Governors on June 3, 2008. His term began on July 15, 2008, and it ended on July 1, 2016. Rock was subsequently designed President Emeritus.
Rock joined the University of Ottawa Faculty of Law in 2018, where he is currently a Full Professor specializing in subjects related to international law (notably international humanitarian law).