Privy Council Office
The Privy Council Office (PCO) supports the Prime Minister and Cabinet. Led by the Clerk of the Privy Council, the department helps the government in implementing its vision, goals and decisions in a timely manner.
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COVID-19: Information for employees
Updates on Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) for Government of Canada employees.
Clerk and Deputy Clerk of the Privy Council
As Head of the Federal Public Service, the Clerk ensures that the Government of Canada is equipped to design and deliver high-quality programs and services to and for Canadians.
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.
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.
Speech from the Throne
Read about the overall goals of the government and how it will accomplish them.
Beyond2020 and public service renewal
Learn more about this initiative to modernize and transform the Public Service.
Communications Community Office
Find tools, learning events and other topics for government communicators.
Deputy Minister champions and committees
List of Deputy Minister champions and the horizontal policy and management committees on which they serve.
Public engagement tools and resources
Find guidance, tools and examples to help you plan and execute consultations and other engagement activities.
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Corporate information
Minister
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs
Parliamentary Secretary
Parliamentary Secretary to the Prime Minister (Public Service Renewal) and to the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs
Parliamentary Secretary
Parliamentary Secretary to the President of the Queen’s Privy Council for Canada and to the 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 Affairs
Learn about federal-provincial-territorial relations in Canada and how Canadian federalism works.
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.
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