Open Governor‑in‑Council Appointments; Supply Chain Review

Summary#

• The Privy Council Office is advertising many open Governor-in-Council appointment opportunities and asking Canadians to apply. Each posting is open for at least two weeks.
• The Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat is asking for public input on a Supply Chain Regulatory Review. Comments are invited through the government’s engagement platform or by email until January 15, 2024.

What it does#

• Privy Council Office
  • Publishes a long list of federal board, agency, and commission positions that are open for application.
  • Encourages diversity, gender parity, and Indigenous and minority representation among applicants.
  • Says appointees are expected to help maintain a respectful, harassment-free workplace.
  • Notes each opportunity is open for a minimum of two weeks on the appointments website.
• Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat
  • Launches a round of the government’s Targeted Regulatory Reviews focused on supply chains.
  • Runs a consultation on the Supply Chain Regulatory Review with three main themes: Border operations, Critical minerals, and Transportation.
  • Asks people and organizations to comment on the government engagement page (the Let’s Talk Federal Regulations platform) or by email. Submissions will be made public on the Open Data Portal unless confidentiality is requested.
  • Says it will use feedback to develop a Supply Chain Regulatory Roadmap and will publish a summary of responses.

Who's affected#

• People interested in federal board and agency jobs across Canada. The PCO list includes positions at many federal bodies (for example Bank of Canada, Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation, Canada Revenue Agency) and others.
• Businesses and organizations involved in moving goods, such as importers, exporters, freight forwarders, ports, rail and trucking companies, and customs-related services.
• Companies and communities involved in critical minerals (exploration, mining, processing) and others with a stake in cross-border trade and transportation rules.
• Anyone who wants to comment on federal regulations affecting supply chains can take part in the consultation. It is unclear from the notice whether provincial governments or specific stakeholder groups will be contacted directly.

Why it matters#

• The appointment listings shape who leads important public institutions. Those leaders influence policy, program decisions, and public services.
• The supply chain consultation could lead to regulatory changes that affect how goods move in Canada and across the border. That could change costs, delays, paperwork, and business practices for shippers, carriers, exporters, and importers.
• The consultation is a chance for affected businesses and communities to raise problems and suggest fixes before the government finalizes any roadmap or changes.