Open federal appointments and supply chain review

Summary#

This Canada Gazette notice posts two government items: a list of open Governor in Council appointment opportunities and a request for public input on a federal Supply Chain Regulatory Review. The appointments are being promoted by the Privy Council Office, and the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat is asking for comments by January 15, 2024.

What it does#

• Lists many open federal leadership roles and boards and invites Canadians to apply. The notice says each opportunity will be open for at least two weeks from its posting.
  • Examples include roles related to the Bank of Canada, Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation, Canada Revenue Agency, and the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions.
• Launches a public consultation led by the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat on the Supply Chain Regulatory Review.
  • The review is focused on three themes: Border operations, Critical minerals, and Transportation.
  • Interested organizations and individuals can comment on the project web page or by email; submissions will be published publicly unless confidentiality is requested.
  • Comments are requested by January 15, 2024.
• Says the government will use the feedback to prepare a Regulatory Roadmap and publish a summary of responses.

Who's affected#

• People interested in Governor in Council positions, including applicants from across Canada and groups that support diversity in appointments.
• Organizations and individuals involved in supply chains — for example, shippers, carriers, ports, exporters/importers, and companies working in critical minerals and transportation.
• Federal departments and agencies that make or enforce rules affecting the movement of goods.
• Anyone with an interest in how federal rules affect cross-border trade and domestic logistics.
• If it is unclear: the notice covers many different posts and a broad review, so the full list of directly affected groups depends on which specific position or regulatory area is involved.

Why it matters#

• The appointment notices shape who will run and oversee major public agencies and boards that affect banking, housing, tax administration, public prosecution, and more. Those choices can influence public services and policy directions.
• The Supply Chain Regulatory Review could lead to changes in federal rules or practices that affect how quickly and cheaply goods move across Canada and the border. Businesses that move or rely on goods may see practical effects from any changes that follow.
• The consultation gives the public and industry a chance to influence the government’s plan (the Regulatory Roadmap) for modernizing regulations that touch supply chains.