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.
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.
Speech from the Throne
Read about the overall goals of the government and how it will accomplish them.
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.
Ministries
Learn about the role of Cabinet, and current and previous Canadian ministries.
Security Centre of Excellence
Supports departmental security across federal organizations: find job opportunities and career paths within various federal departments and agencies across Canada.
Deputy minister champions and committees
List of deputy minister champions and management committees on which they serve.
Independent Special Rapporteur on Foreign Interference
Learn about the role of the Independent Special Rapporteur in helping to protect Canada’s democratic institutions.
Commissions of inquiry
Access the reports of current and historical commissions.
About the Privy Council Office
Ministers
Minister of Public Safety, Democratic Institutions and Intergovernmental Affairs
President of the King’s Privy Council for Canada and Minister of Emergency Preparedness and Minister responsible for the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada
Parliamentary Secretaries
Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Public Safety, Democratic Institutions and Intergovernmental Affairs (Cybersecurity)
Parliamentary Secretary to the President of the King’s Privy Council for Canada and Minister of Emergency Preparedness
News
Features
Thirtieth 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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