The Privy Council Office issued the following statement: “As per the Letters Patent Constituting the Office of the Governor General, issued in 1947, an Administrator assumes the powers and authorities of the Governor General when the office is vacant. The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court serves as the Administrator. Chief Justice Wagner swore the … Read more
The Privy Council Office, with the full support of the Office of the Secretary to the Governor General, initiated an independent and impartial review to examine the concerns raised by past and current employees of the OSGG. Harassment has no place in any professional workplace. It is a public service priority to advance efforts to more … Read more
The Special Advisor to the Prime Minister on LGBTQ2 Issues, Liberal MP Randy Boissonnault (Edmonton Centre, Alta.) participated in a Pride Flag and Transgender Flag raising ceremony on Parliament Hill. The Government of Canada is actively working to promote LGBTQ2 equality, protect LGBTQ2 rights, and address discrimination against LGBTQ2 communities, both past and current. This includes investing … Read more
Special advisor to the Prime Minister on LGBTQ2 issues Randy Boissonnault (Edmonton Centre, Alta.) issued a statement: “It has been one year since the Prime Minister delivered his historic apology to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and two-spirit people in Canada, many of whom were present in the House of Commons on November 28, 2017. The Prime … Read more
Ian Shugart, Clerk of the Privy Council and Secretary to the Cabinet, issued the following statement: “It is an honour and a privilege for me to assume the responsibilities of Clerk of the Privy Council and Secretary to the Cabinet. To be entrusted with providing advice and support to the Prime Minister and Cabinet, as well … Read more
Michael Wernick, Clerk of the Privy Council and Secretary to the Cabinet, issued the following statement: “Today, as I retire from the Public Service, I want to express my gratitude to colleagues, past and present. For almost 38 years, I have had the very good fortune to work in jobs that have been stimulating and … Read more
Liberal MP Randy Boissonnault (Edmonton Centre, Alta.) and Special Advisor to the Prime Minister on LGBTQ2 issues issued the following statement on International Day of Pink: “Twelve years ago, two Nova Scotian high-school students witnessed a classmate being bullying for wearing a pink shirt and decided to intervene. A few days later, those students—in fact, the entire … Read more
Michael Wernick, Clerk of the Privy Council and Secretary to the Cabinet, announced his retirement after 38 years in the Public Service of Canada. His full resignation letter is available online.
Michael Wernick, Clerk of the Privy Council and Secretary to the Cabinet, issued the following statement: “I am saddened to learn of the passing of Gordon Osbaldeston, 14th Clerk of the Privy Council and Secretary to the Cabinet from 1982 to 1985. Mr. Osbaldeston devoted his life to public service. Mr. Osbaldeston joined the public service … Read more
Special advisor to the Prime Minister on LGBTQ2 issues, Randy Boissonnault (Edmonton Centre, Alta.), issued the following statement on the anniversary of the Prime Minister’s apology to LGBTQ2 Canadians. “It has been one year since the Prime Minister delivered his historic apology to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and two-spirit people in Canada, many of … Read more
