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Prime Minister announces changes in the senior ranks of the public service

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Thursday, November 2, 2023

OTTAWA, ON, Nov. 2, 2023 /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, Nov. 2, 2023 /CNW/ - The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced the following changes in the senior ranks of the public service:
    Valerie Gideon, currently Associate Deputy Minister of Indigenous Services and, concurrently, President of the Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario, becomes Deputy Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs and, concurrently, President of the Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario, effective November 25, 2023.
  • Arianne Reza, currently Associate Deputy Minister of Public Services and Procurement, becomes Deputy Minister of Public Services and Procurement, effective immediately.
  • The Prime Minister also congratulated Daniel Quan-Watson, Deputy Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs, on his retirement from the Public Service.
  • He thanked him for his dedication and service to Canadians throughout his career and wished him all the best in the future.

Statement by the Prime Minister on the passing of the Honourable Ian Shugart

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Wednesday, October 25, 2023

OTTAWA, ON, Oct. 25, 2023 /CNW/ - The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on the passing of the Honourable Ian Shugart:

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  • OTTAWA, ON, Oct. 25, 2023 /CNW/ - The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on the passing of the Honourable Ian Shugart:
    "Today, it is with great sadness that I learned of the passing of the Honourable Ian Shugart, a sitting Senator and a former Clerk of the Privy Council and Secretary to Cabinet.
  • "Even in the face of unprecedented global challenges such as the COVID-19 pandemic, Senator Shugart was a pillar of stability.
  • Senator Shugart was a role model for public servants, and indeed an inspiration for all Canadians.
  • I owe him a great deal, and my thoughts are with his family and friends during this difficult time."

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

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Wednesday, May 31, 2023

OTTAWA, ON, May 31, 2023 /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 31, 2023 /CNW/ - The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced the following changes in the senior ranks of the Public Service:
    Cynthia (Cindy) Termorshuizen, currently Associate Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, will serve concurrently as Personal Representative of the Prime Minister (Sherpa) for the G7 Summit.
  • Tushara Williams, currently Associate Assistant Deputy Minister, Department of Finance Canada, becomes Deputy Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, Privy Council Office, effective June 19, 2023.
  • Eric Costen, currently Senior Assistant Deputy Minister, Industry Sector, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada, becomes Associate Deputy Minister of Health, effective June 26, 2023.
  • Nick Leswick, currently Associate Deputy Minister of Finance, will assume the duties of Deputy Minister on an interim basis, until such a time as a new Deputy Minister of Finance is appointed.

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

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Friday, May 12, 2023

OTTAWA, ON, May 12, 2023 /CNW/ - The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced the following change in the senior ranks of the Public Service:

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  • OTTAWA, ON, May 12, 2023 /CNW/ - The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced the following change in the senior ranks of the Public Service:
    Isabelle T. Jacques, currently Assistant Deputy Minister, Financial Sector Policy Branch, Department of Finance Canada, becomes Associate Deputy Minister of Justice, effective May 23, 2023.

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

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Tuesday, March 7, 2023

OTTAWA, ON, March 7, 2023 /CNW/ - The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced the following change in the senior ranks of the Public Service:

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  • OTTAWA, ON, March 7, 2023 /CNW/ - The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced the following change in the senior ranks of the Public Service:
    Jean-François Fortin, currently Executive Director, Enforcement, Autorité des marchés financiers, becomes Associate Deputy Minister of Justice, effective March 27, 2023.

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

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Friday, February 10, 2023

OTTAWA, ON, Feb. 10, 2023 /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, Feb. 10, 2023 /CNW/ - The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced the following changes in the senior ranks of the Public Service:
    Shalene Curtis-Micallef, currently Associate Deputy Minister of Justice, becomes Deputy Minister of Justice, effective February 13, 2023.
  • Chris Forbes, currently Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, becomes Deputy Minister of Environment and Climate Change, effective February 20, 2023.
  • Arun Thangaraj, currently Associate Deputy Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, becomes Deputy Minister of Transport, effective February 20, 2023.
  • Stefanie Beck, currently Associate Deputy Minister of National Defence, becomes Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, effective February 20, 2023.

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

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Friday, October 21, 2022

OTTAWA, ON, Oct. 21, 2022 /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, Oct. 21, 2022 /CNW/ - The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced the following changes in the senior ranks of the Public Service:
    Annette Gibbons, currently Associate Deputy Minister of Employment and Social Development, becomes Deputy Minister of Fisheries and Oceans,effective October 31, 2022.
  • Lawrence Hanson,currently Associate Deputy Minister of Fisheries and Oceans, becomes Associate Deputy Minister of Environment and Climate Change, effective November 14, 2022.
  • Kevin Brosseau, currently Assistant Deputy Minister, Safety and Security, Transport Canada, becomes Associate Deputy Minister of Fisheries and Oceans, effective November 14, 2022.
  • Dominic Rochon, currently Senior Assistant Deputy Minister, National and Cyber Security Branch, Public Safety Canada, becomes Associate Deputy Minister of Transport, effective October 31, 2022.

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

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Wednesday, October 12, 2022

OTTAWA, ON, Oct. 12, 2022 /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, Oct. 12, 2022 /CNW/ - The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced the following changes in the senior ranks of the Public Service:
    David Morrison, currently Deputy Minister of International Trade and Personal Representative of the Prime Minister for the G7 Summit, becomes Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, effective October 17, 2022.
  • Rob Stewart, currently Deputy Minister of Public Safety, becomes Deputy Minister of International Trade, effective October 17, 2022.
  • Shawn Tupper, currently Deputy Secretary to the Cabinet (Operations), Privy Council Office, becomes Deputy Minister of Public Safety, effective October 17, 2022.
  • The Prime Minister also congratulated Marta Morgan, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, on her retirement from the Public Service.

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

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Friday, July 15, 2022

OTTAWA, ON, July 15, 2022 /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, July 15, 2022 /CNW/ - The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced the following changes in the senior ranks of the Public Service:
    Terence Hubbard, currently Acting President of the Impact Assessment Agency of Canada, is appointed as President, effective July 28, 2022, for a term of five years.
  • Kenneth MacKillop, currently Assistant Secretary to the Cabinet (Communications and Consultations), Privy Council Office, becomes Associate Deputy Minister of Veterans Affairs, effective July 25, 2022.

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

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Friday, July 8, 2022

OTTAWA, ON, July 8, 2022 /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, July 8, 2022 /CNW/ - The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced the following changes in the senior ranks of the Public Service:
    Christiane (Chris) Fox, currently Deputy Minister of Indigenous Services, becomes Deputy Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, effective July 18, 2022.
  • Caroline Xavier, currently Associate Deputy Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, becomes Chief of the Communications Security Establishment, effective August 31, 2022.
  • Gina Wilson, currently Deputy Minister of Women and Gender Equality and Youth, becomes Deputy Minister of Indigenous Services, effective July 18, 2022.
  • Cliff Groen, currently Senior Assistant Deputy Minister, Benefits and Integrated Services, Service Canada, becomes Business Lead, Benefits Delivery Modernization,Employment and Social Development Canada,effective July 18, 2022.