National Public Service Week: Celebrating you!
National Public Service Week is an opportunity to celebrate and reflect on the incredible contribution you make to the healthy and prosperous lives of the 40 million people across Canada. Every day we see examples of the impact of your hard work and professionalism. You deliver excellence in the programs and services you provide, and in the innovation, creativity, and collaborative problem-solving you bring to the table. We wish to take this opportunity to recognize all you do while navigating a complex and ever-changing environment to get the work done.
There is great satisfaction and pride to be found in a life of public service. We encourage you to share your stories of success, learn from one another, and celebrate the excellence that is found in every corner of the public service. This week is also a reminder that our work is a team sport; when we all act with collegiality, respect, and empathy for one another, we build a more resilient public service that can rise to the occasion, time and time again. Collaboration is foundational to the future of the public service and the future of our country. We must always be mindful of the human element of the work that we do and of the people who do it.
The three of us have been inspired by the engaging discussions on values and ethics taking place from coast to coast to coast over the past year, and we thank you for your ideas and passion. We all play a fundamental role in upholding the values that are at the core of our identity as public servants and serve to safeguard the trust Canadians place in us. We look forward to continuing these important conversations, and to sharpening our tools where needed, to bring values and ethics to life in our daily work.
Thank you for your dedication and hard work in serving the people of this beautiful country we call home. We hope you take time this week to reflect on your accomplishments over the past year and on all that we have achieved together. Have fun with your teams and enjoy some of the activities in your life that bring you joy.
Please take a moment to watch this short video that expresses our sincere appreciation for all that you do.
Happy National Public Service Week!
John Hannaford (he/him)
Clerk of the Privy Council
and Secretary to the Cabinet
Nathalie G. Drouin, Ad. E. (she/her)
Deputy Clerk of the Privy Council
and National Security and Intelligence Advisor to the Prime Minister
Christiane (Chris) Fox (she/her)
Deputy Clerk of the Privy Council
and Associate Secretary to the Cabinet
Transcript
[National Public Service Week graphic with bilingual text reading “National Public Service Week: Celebrating you! Semaine nationale de la fonction publique – C’est vous qui êtes à l’honneur!”]
[Nathalie G. Drouin, Deputy Clerk of the Privy Council and National Security and Intelligence Advisor, John Hannaford, Clerk of the Privy Council, and Christiane Fox, Deputy Clerk of the Privy Council and Associate Secretary to the Cabinet, walk down a staircase into a hallway.]
John Hannaford: “I am really looking forward to National Public Service Week this year.”
Nathalie G. Drouin: “Me too. I always enjoy celebrating public servants’ successes.”
Christiane Fox: “It has been an extraordinary year. We really need to plan something special.”
[John Hannaford opens the door.]
[Snowflakes appear on the screen as it transitions to white.]
[An animated scene of a park. Parliament is in the background. Animated figures of Nathalie G. Drouin, John Hannaford, and Christiane Fox, wearing summer attire, stand together beside a tree, a bicycle, and a soccer ball.]
Nathalie: “We’re back?!”
Christiane: “Back? Where are we?”
John: “Long story, Chris. At least it’s not snowy this time.”
Christiane: “Well, since we’re here, let’s do a picnic in the park.”
Nathalie: “Great idea. I can bring some things from my garden.”
John: “Hey, I can cook!”
Christiane: “I’ll round up everybody. Let’s go!”
[Nathalie G. Drouin speaks while standing in a garden, wearing a sunhat and a gardening apron. She holds a basket filled with vegetables.]
Nathalie: “Every day, I am so impressed by the professionalism and dedication of public servants. This week, and every week, I encourage you to express gratitude and appreciation for one another. Take pride in your work and celebrate your wins. You’ve earned it, many times over.”
[Nathalie G. Drouin walks into John Hannaford’s house and passes him a basket of vegetables.]
Nathalie: “Hi John!”
[John Hannaford accepting the basket.]
John: “This is terrific. Thanks so much, Nathalie.”
[John Hannaford, wearing a cooking apron, stands in his kitchen facing the camera. He chops a vegetable with partially made sandwiches on the counter in front of him.]
John: “National public service week is all about celebrating our collective achievements. I really believe that collegiality is the magic ingredient that makes the public service so successful. Whether it’s sharing food or music, or taking part in an outdoor activity, take the time this week to do the things that bring you joy, with the teams that you value.”
[Christiane Fox speaks facing the camera. She is wearing athletic clothing. A variety of public servants are behind her, also wearing athletic clothes.]
Christiane: “We live up to our value of excellence every day when we serve Canada and the people who call it home. This week, I encourage you to share stories of the important moments in your careers where you were proud of the impact of your work on Canadians. Alright, let’s go!”
[Christiane Fox starts to jog away. The public servants follow her.]
[Nathalie G. Drouin, John Hannaford, and Christiane Fox stand together in a park. In the background, public servants have a picnic and play a variety of games.]
Christiane: “I’m so proud to be a public servant, and to work alongside such exceptional colleagues.”
Nathalie: “I hope that you enjoy this week and the activities that you have planned with your teams.”
John: “Happy National Public Service Week to you all.”
[National Public Service Week graphic with bilingual text reading “National Public Service Week: Celebrating you! Semaine nationale de la fonction publique – C’est vous qui êtes à l’honneur!”]
[Nathalie G. Drouin, John Hannaford, and Christiane Fox stand together in a park. In the background, public servants have a picnic and play a variety of games.]
John [to Nathalie and Christiane]: We’ve really gotta get that door fixed.
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