Privy Council Office
The Privy Council Office (PCO) is the hub of non-partisan, public service support to the Prime Minister and Cabinet and its decision-making structures. Led by the Clerk of the Privy Council, PCO supports the government in implementing its vision and responding effectively and quickly to issues facing the government and the country.
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Deputy Minister letters on the pay system
Actions planned or taken by government organizations to stabilize the pay system and ensure employees are paid accurately and on time.
Apology to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and two-spirit federal public servants
The Prime Minister delivered an apology to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and two spirit (LGBTQ2) Canadians, their loved ones, families, and communities.
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Clerk of the Privy Council
Meet the Clerk of the Privy Council, Michael Wernick.
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.
Mandate Letter Tracker
A status report on all of the commitments found in the Prime Minister’s mandate letters to ministers.
Speech from the Throne
Read about the overall goals of the government and how it will accomplish them.
Ministries
Learn about the role of Cabinet, and current and previous Canadian Ministries.
Queen's Privy Council for Canada
Learn more about the role of the Queen’s Privy Council and obtain a complete listing of its current and past members.
Blueprint 2020
Learn more about this initiative to modernize and transform the Public Service.
Framework for Cooperation on Countering Terrorism and Violent Extremism
A framework to facilitate effective cooperation between law enforcement security agencies and legal and policy practitioners in Canada and India.
Communications Community Office
Find tools, learning events and other topics for government communicators
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Corporate information
Prime Minister of Canada and Minister of Youth
Leader of the Government in the House of Commons
Portfolio organizations
Democratic Institutions
Learn how the Government is strengthening the openness, transparency and fairness of electoral processes and democratic institutions.
Intergovernmental and Northern Affairs and Internal Trade
Learn about federal-provincial-territorial relations in Canada and how Canadian federalism works.
Youth
Engage in youth issues and learn more about the Prime Minister’s Youth Council.
Leader of the Government in the House of Commons
Learn more about the Leader of the Government in the House of Commons.
Impact and Innovation Unit
Learn more about how the Unit can help departments understand and apply new policy approaches and tools to policies, programs and services across the public service.
Special Advisor to the Prime Minister
Learn how the Government is taking action on sexual orientation and gender identity and expression issues.
Working Group of Ministers on the Review of Laws and Policies Related to Indigenous Peoples
Learn more about the Government of Canada’s commitment to a renewed nation-to-nation relationship with Indigenous Peoples.
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