Prime Minister Mark Carney reshapes the federal public service via strategic appointments and position expansions, reinforcing his imaginative and prescient for environment friendly authorities operations. These modifications observe his December shuffle, designed to drive tangible advantages for Canadians.
Key Shifts in Commerce and Diplomacy
Glenn Purves rejoins the general public sector as deputy minister of worldwide commerce. After departing in January 2025 for a task as economist on the BlackRock Funding Institute, Purves brings intensive expertise from Finance Canada, together with two years as assistant deputy minister of financial improvement beginning in 2021, and prior senior positions akin to director basic of fiscal coverage from 2011 to 2018. His profession additionally options roles as assistant secretary on the Treasury Board Secretariat and senior adviser on the Worldwide Financial Fund.
David Morrison transitions from deputy minister of overseas affairs to senior diplomatic and worldwide affairs adviser within the Prime Minister’s workplace. Arun Thangaraj strikes from deputy minister of transport to fill Morrison’s former place at International Affairs Canada. Morrison will characterize Canada in upcoming G7 and G20 negotiations, working from the Privy Council Workplace, which oversees the federal public service.
Cynthia Termorshuizen shifts from G7 and G20 sherpa to deputy minister of worldwide improvement. She beforehand served as deputy ambassador to China from 2015 to 2018 and affiliate deputy minister of overseas affairs.
Monetary Crimes and Safety Updates
Rob Stewart departs as deputy minister of worldwide commerce to steer the creation of the brand new Monetary Crimes Company, introduced in October. This company targets complicated cash laundering, organized crime, monetary scams, and restoration of illicit proceeds.
Dominic Rochon leaves his submit as chief info officer to change into deputy secretary to the cupboard for nationwide safety and intelligence on the Privy Council Workplace.
Nathalie Drouin, serving since January 2024 as deputy clerk of the Privy Council and nationwide safety adviser, takes on the position of Canada’s ambassador to France.
David Angell advances from overseas and defence coverage adviser to affiliate deputy minister of overseas affairs.
Defence and Public Security Roles
Kevin Brosseau retains his place as Canada’s fentanyl czar, appointed in February 2025, whereas including duties as senior affiliate deputy minister of nationwide defence and commissioner of the Canadian Coast Guard.
Further Senior Appointments
Michael Vandergrift strikes from deputy minister of pure sources to deputy minister of transport.
Ted Gallivan, beforehand interim deputy nationwide safety and intelligence adviser, turns into deputy minister of immigration, refugees, and citizenship.
Harpreet S. Kochhar shifts from deputy minister of immigration, refugees, and citizenship to president of the Canadian Meals Inspection Company.
Paul MacKinnon leaves the presidency of the Canadian Meals Inspection Company to function deputy minister of fisheries and oceans.
Nancy Gardiner, head of the federal financial improvement company for southern Ontario, assumes the position of deputy minister of veterans affairs.
Kaili Levesque transitions from affiliate deputy minister of fisheries and oceans to affiliate deputy minister of innovation, science, and financial improvement, and president of the federal financial improvement company for southern Ontario.
Talal Dakalbab steps from senior assistant deputy minister in Public Security Canada’s crime prevention department to commissioner of corrections, succeeding Anne Kelly, who strikes to an advisory position forward of retirement.
Francis Trudel relocates from affiliate chief human sources officer on the Treasury Board Secretariat to affiliate deputy minister at Public Providers and Procurement Canada.
In an announcement, the Prime Minister’s Workplace emphasised that these management changes bolster precedence supply, advance nationwide pursuits, and deal with evolving international challenges. Prime Minister Carney prolonged finest needs to retirees Anne Kelly, Chris Forbes (former deputy minister of finance), and Bob Hamilton (former commissioner of the Canada Income Company).
