Government of Canada extends Chief Statistician of Canada's term
Mr. Arora was first appointed Chief Statistician of Canada in September 2016, with his term renewed in June 2018 for another five years.
- Mr. Arora was first appointed Chief Statistician of Canada in September 2016, with his term renewed in June 2018 for another five years.
- Mr. Arora will continue in this role until the end of March 2024, to enable the Government of Canada to identify and appoint a new Chief Statistician of Canada and support a seamless transition.
- – The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry
"I am pleased to continue to serve as the Chief Statistician of Canada until March 2024, marking more than 35 years of public service. - The Statistics Act was amended in 2017 to give the Chief Statistician of Canada authority for decisions on statistical matters and to increase government transparency.