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Prime Minister Mark Carney, pictured, signed the introduction to the Privy Council Office's recently-published plan, which incoming Privy Council Clerk Michael Sabia will be expected to execute. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY NEIL MOSS | April 30, 2025
The Privy Council Office issues guidance for ministers and the public service on what they can and cannot do during an election period. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY NEIL MOSS | April 30, 2025
News | BY NEIL MOSS | April 30, 2025
The Privy Council Office issues guidance for ministers and the public service on what they can and cannot do during an election period. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY LORI TURNBULL | February 24, 2025
The Prime Minister's Office and the Privy Council Office, pictured in Ottawa. The federal government will need to put more emphasis and resources into intergovernmental communication and co-operation, including building the mechanisms necessary for knowledge transfer in critical policy areas like health and education, writes Lori Turnbull. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY LORI TURNBULL | February 24, 2025
Opinion | BY LORI TURNBULL | February 24, 2025
The Prime Minister's Office and the Privy Council Office, pictured in Ottawa. The federal government will need to put more emphasis and resources into intergovernmental communication and co-operation, including building the mechanisms necessary for knowledge transfer in critical policy areas like health and education, writes Lori Turnbull. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY STEPHEN JEFFERY | February 10, 2025
John Hannaford
Canada is 'fortunate' to have Clerk of the Privy Council John Hannaford, pictured, and his background as a 'former trade deputy minister and experienced Washington hand,' says former PCO clerk Michael Wernick. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY STEPHEN JEFFERY | February 10, 2025
News | BY STEPHEN JEFFERY | February 10, 2025
John Hannaford
Canada is 'fortunate' to have Clerk of the Privy Council John Hannaford, pictured, and his background as a 'former trade deputy minister and experienced Washington hand,' says former PCO clerk Michael Wernick. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY STEPHEN JEFFERY | January 27, 2025
Harjit Sajjan is the minister responsible for Pacific Economic Development Canada. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY STEPHEN JEFFERY | January 27, 2025
FeatureBY STEPHEN JEFFERY | January 27, 2025
Harjit Sajjan is the minister responsible for Pacific Economic Development Canada. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY LORI TURNBULL | October 21, 2024
Privy Council Clerk John Hannaford. As the idea of public service as a 'vocation' slips away, perhaps talk of 'values' needs to be complemented by talk of the 'value proposition' for Canadians of maintaining a large, expensive public service, writes Lori Turnbull.  The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY LORI TURNBULL | October 21, 2024
Opinion | BY LORI TURNBULL | October 21, 2024
Privy Council Clerk John Hannaford. As the idea of public service as a 'vocation' slips away, perhaps talk of 'values' needs to be complemented by talk of the 'value proposition' for Canadians of maintaining a large, expensive public service, writes Lori Turnbull.  The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | April 12, 2017
Treasury Board President Scott Brison, left, says he has to account for the objectivity of the public service while crafting changes to the government's transparency regime. Former clerk of the privy council Mel Cappe says making the public service's work public can have negative consequences. The Hill Times photographs by Jake Wright
News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | April 12, 2017
News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | April 12, 2017
Treasury Board President Scott Brison, left, says he has to account for the objectivity of the public service while crafting changes to the government's transparency regime. Former clerk of the privy council Mel Cappe says making the public service's work public can have negative consequences. The Hill Times photographs by Jake Wright
News | BY DEREK ABMA | April 3, 2017
Shaun Webb, left, and Stephen Harper in the corridors outside the House of Commons Chamber. Mr. Webb died last week at the age of 34. Photograph courtesy of Harper & Associates
News | BY DEREK ABMA | April 3, 2017
News | BY DEREK ABMA | April 3, 2017
Shaun Webb, left, and Stephen Harper in the corridors outside the House of Commons Chamber. Mr. Webb died last week at the age of 34. Photograph courtesy of Harper & Associates
News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | March 22, 2017
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, flanked by, from left, PCO appointments and special events coordinator Ima Armani, Clerk of the Privy Council Michael Wernick, and Governor General David Johnston during a January cabinet shuffle ceremony. The 2016 federal budget put a lot more on the PCO's to-do list. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright
News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | March 22, 2017
News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | March 22, 2017
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, flanked by, from left, PCO appointments and special events coordinator Ima Armani, Clerk of the Privy Council Michael Wernick, and Governor General David Johnston during a January cabinet shuffle ceremony. The 2016 federal budget put a lot more on the PCO's to-do list. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright
FeatureBY DEREK ABMA | March 20, 2017
Parliamentary Press Gallery technical services coordinator Normand Gagnon is retiring this week after 30 years with the organization. Photograph courtesy of Normand Gagnon
FeatureBY DEREK ABMA | March 20, 2017
FeatureBY DEREK ABMA | March 20, 2017
Parliamentary Press Gallery technical services coordinator Normand Gagnon is retiring this week after 30 years with the organization. Photograph courtesy of Normand Gagnon
News | BY DEREK ABMA | March 13, 2017
The Langevin Block in downtown Ottawa, where the Privy Council Office and Prime Minister's Office are housed. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY DEREK ABMA | March 13, 2017
News | BY DEREK ABMA | March 13, 2017
The Langevin Block in downtown Ottawa, where the Privy Council Office and Prime Minister's Office are housed. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY DAVID HUTTON | February 27, 2017
The five-year review was blocked for another five years, until a few weeks ago, when TBS President Scott Brison suddenly handed the task to a parliamentary committee—without any explanation of this extraordinary delay or the recent change of heart. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright
Opinion | BY DAVID HUTTON | February 27, 2017
Opinion | BY DAVID HUTTON | February 27, 2017
The five-year review was blocked for another five years, until a few weeks ago, when TBS President Scott Brison suddenly handed the task to a parliamentary committee—without any explanation of this extraordinary delay or the recent change of heart. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright
News | BY DEREK ABMA | January 16, 2017
Lobbying Commissioner Karen Shepherd, left, and Ethics Commissioner Mary Dawson have each been give interim six-month extensions in their jobs. The Hill Times photographs by Jake Wright
News | BY DEREK ABMA | January 16, 2017
News | BY DEREK ABMA | January 16, 2017
Lobbying Commissioner Karen Shepherd, left, and Ethics Commissioner Mary Dawson have each been give interim six-month extensions in their jobs. The Hill Times photographs by Jake Wright
Opinion | August 1, 2016
Opinion | August 1, 2016
Opinion | August 1, 2016
News | BY DEREK ABMA | July 4, 2016
Karen Shepherd, left, and Mary Dawson be given interim extensions to their jobs of lobbying commissioner and ethics commissioner, respectively, though it remains unclear what the long-term plan is for these roles.. The Hill Times photographs by Jake Wright
News | BY DEREK ABMA | July 4, 2016
News | BY DEREK ABMA | July 4, 2016
Karen Shepherd, left, and Mary Dawson be given interim extensions to their jobs of lobbying commissioner and ethics commissioner, respectively, though it remains unclear what the long-term plan is for these roles.. The Hill Times photographs by Jake Wright
News | BY DEREK ABMA | July 4, 2016
Some of the senior public servants to retire in recent month include, clockwise from the top left, Andrew Treusch, Ward Elcock, Matthew King, and Daphne Meredith. Queen's University's Kathy Brock said the new Liberal government wants a much more responsive, adaptive public service 'and they’re sending a signal out to people that they want a leadership that can move with these changes.' The Hill Times photographs by Steve Gerecke, Cynthia Münster, and Jake Wright
News | BY DEREK ABMA | July 4, 2016
News | BY DEREK ABMA | July 4, 2016
Some of the senior public servants to retire in recent month include, clockwise from the top left, Andrew Treusch, Ward Elcock, Matthew King, and Daphne Meredith. Queen's University's Kathy Brock said the new Liberal government wants a much more responsive, adaptive public service 'and they’re sending a signal out to people that they want a leadership that can move with these changes.' The Hill Times photographs by Steve Gerecke, Cynthia Münster, and Jake Wright
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 6, 2016
The Langevin Block, home of the Prime Minister's Office and the Privy Council Office. Professor Alex Marland said a 'better understanding' is needed of how the new PCO delivery unit works, including how it works with staff in the PMO. The Hill Times Photograph by Jake Wright
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 6, 2016
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 6, 2016
The Langevin Block, home of the Prime Minister's Office and the Privy Council Office. Professor Alex Marland said a 'better understanding' is needed of how the new PCO delivery unit works, including how it works with staff in the PMO. The Hill Times Photograph by Jake Wright
News | BY DEREK ABMA | May 16, 2016
Privy Council Clerk Michael Wernick recently sent his annual report to the prime minister, which contains data indicating the public service has lost thousands of public servants in younger and middle age groups, while gaining workers 55 or older. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright
News | BY DEREK ABMA | May 16, 2016
News | BY DEREK ABMA | May 16, 2016
Privy Council Clerk Michael Wernick recently sent his annual report to the prime minister, which contains data indicating the public service has lost thousands of public servants in younger and middle age groups, while gaining workers 55 or older. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright