Clerk of the Privy Council

The Prime Minister announces changes in the senior ranks of the Public Service

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Friday, May 28, 2021
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OTTAWA, ON, May 28, 2021 /CNW/ - The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced the following changes in the senior ranks of the Public Service:

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  • OTTAWA, ON, May 28, 2021 /CNW/ - The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced the following changes in the senior ranks of the Public Service:
    Thao Pham, currently Deputy Secretary to the Cabinet (Operations), Privy Council Office,becomes Deputy Minister, COVID Recovery, Privy Council Office, effective May 31, 2021.
  • Shawn Tupper, currently Associate Deputy Minister of Natural Resources,becomes Deputy Secretary to the Cabinet (Operations), Privy Council Office, effective May 31, 2021.
  • Christopher MacLennan, currently Associate Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, will also serve as Personal Representative of the Prime Minister for the G20 Summit, effective immediately.

The Prime Minister announces a change in the leadership of the Public Service

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Monday, March 1, 2021
Clerk of the Privy Council, Privy Council of the United Kingdom, Prime Minister of Canada, Government of Canada, Government, Janice Charette, Canada

The Prime Minister took the opportunity to thank Mr. Shugart for his exceptional leadership over the past year in mobilizing the Public Service to quickly deliver support to Canadians during the global COVID-19 pandemic.

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  • The Prime Minister took the opportunity to thank Mr. Shugart for his exceptional leadership over the past year in mobilizing the Public Service to quickly deliver support to Canadians during the global COVID-19 pandemic.
  • We are all pulling for him as he faces these health challenges.
  • The Prime Minister also thanked Ms. Charette for agreeing to serve as the Interim Clerk of the Privy Council and Secretary to the Cabinet.
  • Ms. Charette is well positioned to assume these responsibilities given her exceptional Public Service career and leadership experience, including as Clerk of the Privy Council from October 2014 to January 2016.

The Prime Minister announces a change in the senior ranks of the Public Service

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Friday, March 29, 2019
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OTTAWA, March 29, 2019 /CNW/ -The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced that Ian Shugart will assume his new responsibilities as Clerk of the Privy Council and Secretary to the Cabinet on April19,2019.

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  • OTTAWA, March 29, 2019 /CNW/ -The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced that Ian Shugart will assume his new responsibilities as Clerk of the Privy Council and Secretary to the Cabinet on April19,2019.
  • The Prime Minister also announced the following change in the senior ranks of the Public Service:
    Gina Wilson , currently Deputy Minister for Women and Gender Equality, becomes Deputy Minister of Public Safety, effective May 6,2019.
  • The Prime Minister took the opportunity to congratulate Malcolm Brown, DeputyMinister of Public Safety, on his upcoming retirement from the Public Service, following an exceptional career marked by dedication and excellence in serving Canadians.

Prime Minister announces a change in the leadership of the Public Service

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Monday, March 18, 2019
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Mr. Shugart, who is currently the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, will assume the new role in the coming weeks.

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  • Mr. Shugart, who is currently the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, will assume the new role in the coming weeks.
  • The Clerk of the Privy Council and Secretary to the Cabinet, Michael Wernick, earlier today announced his upcoming retirement following nearly 38 years of distinguished public service.
  • The Prime Minister took the opportunity today to thank Mr. Wernick for his many years of service marked by dedication and excellence in serving Canadians.
  • Having served as a deputy minister in three different departments, Mr. Shugart is well-placed to lead the federal Public Service as it continues to implement the Government of Canada's agenda and deliver high-quality service to Canadians."

Prime Minister welcomes the Twenty-Fifth Annual Report on the Public Service of Canada

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Friday, April 27, 2018
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OTTAWA, April 27, 2018 /CNW/ - Earlier this week, the Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, welcomed the Twenty-Fifth Annual Report to the Prime Minister on the Public Service of Canada from Michael Wernick, Clerk of the Privy Council and Head of the Public Service.

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  • OTTAWA, April 27, 2018 /CNW/ - Earlier this week, the Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, welcomed the Twenty-Fifth Annual Report to the Prime Minister on the Public Service of Canada from Michael Wernick, Clerk of the Privy Council and Head of the Public Service.
  • Michael Wernick was appointed as the 23rd Clerk of the Privy Council on January 22, 2016, by the Prime Minister to help the government deliver its agenda and to renew the Public Service.
  • The Government of Canada first introduced the Annual Report to the Prime Minister on the Public Service of Canada a requirement under section 127 of the Public Service Employment Act in 1992.
  • The Public Service of Canada is the country's largest employer, with approximately 262,000 employees.