Question Period Note: Governor in Council Appointments

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Reference number:
PCH-2019-QP-0054
Date received:
Nov 21, 2019
Organization:
Canadian Heritage
Name of Minister:
Guilbeault, Steven (Hon.)
Title of Minister:
Minister of Canadian Heritage

Issue/Question:

There are 163 position within the Canadian Heritage Portfolio, including six vacant positions.

Suggested Response:

• The Government adopted a more rigorous approach to Governor in Council (GIC) appointments.
• This approach is open, transparent, and merit-based while achieving gender parity and reflecting Canada’s diversity.
• The Government fills positions as provided by legislation.

Background:

VACANCIES
Leadership (Chair, part-time) or full-time vacancies: 4
• Office of the Commissioner of Indigenous Languages (4)
o Commissioner (1)
o Directors (3)
Part-time vacancies: 2
• Canadian Race Relations Foundation (1)
o Member
• National Arts Centre (1)
o Member
INCUMBENTS CONTINUING IN OFFICE
Number of incumbents continuing in office until a successor is appointed: 1
• National Gallery of Canada (1)
o Member
Since October 19, 2016, 174 appointments have been approved by the GIC (including interim appointments

Additional Information:

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