The President of the Public Service Commission of Canada announces the appointment of a new Commissioner

News release

August 29, 2019 – Gatineau, Québec

The President of the Public Service Commission of Canada (PSC), Patrick Borbey, is pleased to announce the appointment of Fiona Spencer as Commissioner of the PSC effective September 16, 2019.

Ms. Spencer replaces Susan Cartwright, who retired April 2, 2019 after seven years of distinguished service as a Commissioner.

Quotes

“I am pleased to welcome Fiona Spencer as a new Commissioner to the Public Service Commission of Canada. Fiona brings over 30 years of experience to this new role. I look forward to working with her to help the PSC achieve its vision of building tomorrow's public service.”

Patrick Borbey, President, Public Service Commission of Canada

Quick facts

  • The Commissioner is a part-time appointment for a 7-year term.

  • The PSC currently has one part-time commissioner, Daniel Tucker.

  • Commissioners provide strategic direction to shape the Commission’s role to protect the integrity of the appointment system in the federal public service and safeguard the best interests of the public by ensuring that Canadians are served by a highly competent public service that is non-partisan and representative of Canadian society. 

  • Commissioners play a key role in delivering on the mandate of the PSC. They advise and guide on the priorities, goals and work of the PSC. 

  • The PSC is an independent agency responsible for safeguarding the values of a professional public service: competence, non-partisanship and representativeness.

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Contacts

Media Relations
Email: cfp.media.psc@canada.ca
Phone: 819-420-6645

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