Governor in Council Appointments and Supply Chain Review

Summary#

This Canada Gazette notice does two things: it opens recruitment for many federal board and agency roles through the Privy Council Office, and it asks for public input on a new Supply Chain Regulatory Review led by the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat. The review is taking written comments until January 15, 2024 and will feed into a Supply Chain Regulatory Roadmap.

What it does#

• The Privy Council Office is inviting applications for many Governor in Council appointments across federal boards, agencies and Crown corporations. Examples named include the Bank of Canada, Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation, and the Canada Revenue Agency. Each opportunity is open for at least two weeks from its posting.
• The Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat is running a third round of Targeted Regulatory Reviews. This round centers on the Supply Chain Regulatory Review, which will:
  • Ask for input on three themes: border operations, critical minerals, and transportation.
  • Accept comments on its Let’s Talk engagement platform or by email.
  • Make submissions public on the Government of Canada Open Data Portal unless contributors request confidentiality.
  • Use the feedback to produce a Supply Chain Regulatory Roadmap and a summary of responses.

Who's affected#

• Canadians interested in Governor in Council roles and people who help run federal boards and agencies.
• Businesses and workers involved in moving goods: importers, exporters, ports, freight companies, customs brokers, shippers, rail and trucking firms.
• Companies and communities in the critical minerals sector (producers, processors, investors).
• Provincial and territorial governments, Indigenous communities, and industry groups who deal with supply chain rules.
• The public and advocacy groups who want to comment on how regulations affect trade, safety, or the environment.

If it’s unclear whether you’re affected, you can likely participate in the consultation or check the appointments website for specific openings.

Why it matters#

• Appointments decide who sits on the boards and leadership of major public institutions. Those choices shape decisions about money, housing, safety and regulation that touch everyday life.
• The Supply Chain Regulatory Review could lead to regulatory changes that affect how quickly and cheaply goods move across Canada and the border. That can change prices, delivery times, and business costs.
• There is a limited window to influence the review: comments are due by January 15, 2024, and submissions will generally be made public unless confidentiality is requested.