Governor in Council and Ministerial Appointments: Global Affairs Canada
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Through Governor in Council and Ministerial appointments, more than 1500 Canadians play a fundamental role in our democracy by serving on commissions, boards, Crown corporations, agencies, and tribunals across the country.
- A Governor in Council appointment is made by the Governor General, on the advice of the Queen's Privy Council of Canada (i.e., the Cabinet). The appointments are made through an Order in Council and range from heads of agencies and chief executive officers of Crown corporations to members of quasi-judicial tribunals.
- Ministerial appointment is made directly by the Minister. Interested candidates can apply to opportunities following the instructions in the Ministerial appointment notice.
We know that our country is stronger — and our government more effective — when decision-makers reflect Canada's diversity. Moving forward, the Government of Canada will use an appointment process that is transparent and merit-based, strives for gender parity, and ensures that Indigenous Canadians and minority groups are properly represented in positions of leadership. We will continue to search for Canadians who reflect the values that we all embrace: inclusion, honesty, fiscal prudence, and generosity of spirit. Together, we will build a government as diverse as Canada.
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Global Affairs — Minister of Foreign Affairs Governor in Council Appointments
The Minister of Foreign Affairs is responsible for recommending Governor in Council appointments to the following entities:
- Asia-Pacific Foundation of Canada
- International Joint Commission
- Roosevelt Campobello International Park Commission
Global Affairs — Minister of International Development Governor in Council Appointments
The Minister of International Development is responsible for recommending Governor in Council appointments to the following entity:
- International Development Research Centre
Global Affairs — Minister of Small Business, Export Promotion and International Trade Governor in Council Appointments
The Minister of Small Business, Export Promotion and International Trade is responsible for recommending Governor in Council appointments to the following entities:
- Canadian Commercial Corporation
- Economic Development Canada
- Canadian Ombudsperson for Responsible Enterprise, Office of the Canadian Ombudsperson for Responsible Enterprise
- Various international trade and international investment dispute settlement bodies
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Global Affairs - Minister of Foreign Affairs Ministerial Appointments
The Minister of Foreign Affairs is responsible for the Appointment of Board and Committee members for these entities:
- Roosevelt Campobello International Park Commission
Global Affairs - Minister of Small Business, Export Promotion and International Trade Ministerial Appointments
The Minister of Small Business, Export Promotion and International Trade is responsible for:
- appointments of Board and Committee members to the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Business Advisory Council (ABAC)
- appointments to various international trade and international investment dispute settlement bodies
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