Prime Minister of Canada announces senior public service changes - Speech Brief
4 March 2026 14:00 UTC · Prime Minister of Canada · PMO News Release · Source · Email X Link

Prime Minister of Canada announces senior public service changes

Key points

  • Senior public service appointments announced
  • International nominations and retirements noted

TL;DR

  • Prime Minister of Canada announces multiple senior public service appointments and reassignments effective in the coming weeks.
  • Glenn Purves named Deputy Minister of International Trade; Rob Stewart to lead creation of a new Financial Crimes Agency.
  • Christopher MacLennan and Sandra McCardell nominated to World Bank Group and African Development Bank roles; several retirements acknowledged.
Original text

Today, the Prime Minister, Mark Carney, announced the following changes in the senior ranks of the public service, to take effect in the coming weeks: Glenn Purves , Global Head of Macro Research, BlackRock Investment Institute, becomes Deputy Minister of International Trade. David Morrison, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, becomes Senior Diplomatic and International Affairs Advisor to the Prime Minister. Mr. Morr...

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