Privy Council Office
The Privy Council Office (PCO) supports the Prime Minister and Cabinet. Led by the Clerk of the Privy Council, the department helps the government in implementing its vision, goals and decisions in a timely manner.
Services and information
Clerk and Deputy Clerks of the Privy Council
As head of the federal public service, the Clerk ensures that the Government of Canada is equipped to design and deliver high-quality programs and services to and for Canadians.
National Security and Intelligence
Learn more about the role of the National Security and Intelligence Advisor Branch at PCO and its role in supporting Canada’s National Security and Intelligence priorities.
King’s Privy Council for Canada
Learn more about the role of the King’s Privy Council and obtain a complete list of its current and past members.
Orders in Council
The Orders in Council Division provides advice and support to the Clerk of the Privy Council.
Government appointments
Learn about the government’s appointment processes for agencies, boards, commissions, Crown corporations, tribunals, judicial office and the Senate.
Ministries
Learn about the role of Cabinet, and current and previous Canadian ministries.
Speech from the Throne
Read about the overall goals of the government and how it will accomplish them.
Office of Canada’s Fentanyl Czar
Working with U.S. counterparts, law enforcement agencies, public health, and prosecution services to detect, disrupt, and dismantle the fentanyl trade.
Deputy minister champions and committees
List of deputy minister champions and management committees on which they serve.
Commissions of inquiry
Access the reports of current and historical commissions.
Values and ethics: A renewed conversation
Learn about what the public service is doing to broaden the conversation around our values and ethics.
Call to Action on Anti-Racism, Equity, and Inclusion
Learn about what the public service is doing to build a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace.
Clean Growth Office
The Government of Canada is committed to improving our regulatory and permitting processes without compromising environmental protections and Indigenous People’s rights.
About the Privy Council Office
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Ministers
The Right Honourable Mark Carney
Prime Minister of Canada
The Honourable Dominic LeBlanc
President of the King’s Privy Council for Canada and Minister responsible for Canada-U.S. Trade, Intergovernmental Affairs and One Canadian Economy
The Honourable Chrystia Freeland
Minister of Transport and Internal Trade
The Honourable Steven MacKinnon
Leader of the Government in the House of Commons
Parliamentary Secretaries
Rachel Bendayan
Parliamentary Secretary to the Prime Minister
Kody Blois
Parliamentary Secretary to the Prime Minister
Ali Ehsassi
Parliamentary Secretary to the President of the King’s Privy Council for Canada and Minister responsible for Canada-U.S. Trade, Intergovernmental Affairs and One Canadian Economy (Canada-U.S. Trade)
Mike Kelloway
Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Transport and Internal Trade
Tim Louis
Parliamentary Secretary to the President of the King’s Privy Council for Canada and Minister responsible for Canada-U.S. Trade, Intergovernmental Affairs and One Canadian Economy (Intergovernmental Affairs and One Canadian Economy)
Kevin Lamoureux
Parliamentary Secretary to the Leader of the Government in the House of Commons
News
Features
Major Projects Office
The Office is a single window for project proponents to simplify and accelerate regulatory approvals, working to reduce the approval process for all major projects.
32nd Annual Report
Highlights the work carried out by public servants over the past year in helping to deliver on the Government’s mandate.
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