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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 listing of its current and past members.

Ministries

Learn about the role of Cabinet, and current and previous Canadian Ministries.

Communications Community Office

Find tools, learning events and other topics for government communicators.

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.

Mandate Letter Tracker

A status report on all of the commitments found in the Prime Minister’s mandate letters to ministers.

Commissions of Inquiry

Access the reports of current and historical Commissions.

PCO publications

A listing of reports from the Clerk of the Privy Council and the department.

Beyond2020 and public service renewal

Learn more about this initiative to modernize and transform the Public Service.

Public engagement tools and resources

Find guidance, tools and examples to help you plan and execute consultations and other engagement activities.

About the Privy Council Office

Ministers

Right Honourable Justin P. J. Trudeau

Prime Minister of Canada

Honourable Chrystia Freeland

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance

Honourable Karina Gould

Leader of the Government in the House of Commons (on parental leave)

Honourable Steven MacKinnon

Leader of the Government in the House of Commons

Honourable Dominic LeBlanc

Minister of Public Safety, Democratic Institutions and Intergovernmental Affairs

Honourable Harjit S. Sajjan

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

Kevin Lamoureux

Parliamentary Secretary to the Leader of the Government in the House of Commons

Jennifer O’Connell

Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Public Safety, Democratic Institutions and Intergovernmental Affairs (Cybersecurity)

Sherry Romanado

Parliamentary Secretary to the President of the King’s Privy Council for Canada and Minister of Emergency Preparedness

News

All 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.

Call to Action

Remarks from the Clerk at the Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Conference 2022.

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