Scott Jones to lead the Communications Security Establishment

What happened

• Prime Minister Mark Carney announced a senior public service change: Scott Jones will become Chief of the Communications Security Establishment (CSE).

Who is involved

• Scott Jones: currently President of Shared Services Canada.
• Caroline Xavier: current Chief of CSE, who will retire in the near future; the Prime Minister congratulated and thanked her.

Timing and effect

• The leadership change takes effect following Caroline Xavier’s upcoming retirement (no date provided).
• The move is a senior appointment within the federal public service.

Source

• Announcement issued by the Prime Minister’s Office; biographical note for Scott Jones was included in the release.