The Prime Minister announces a change in the senior ranks of the Public Service
February 15, 2018
Ottawa, Ontario
The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced the following change in the senior ranks of the Public Service:
Peter Wallace, currently City Manager for the City of Toronto and former Secretary of the Cabinet in the Government of Ontario, becomes Secretary of the Treasury Board, effective April 4, 2018.
The Prime Minister took the opportunity to congratulate Yaprak Baltacioğlu, Secretary of the Treasury Board, on the occasion of her upcoming retirement from the Public Service, following an exceptional career marked by dedication and excellence in serving Canadians.
Biographical notes
- Peter Wallace
- Prime Minister announces the appointment of two Senators
February 15, 2018
Ottawa, OntarioThe Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced that the Governor General appointed the following independent Senators to fill vacancies in the Senate:- Martha Deacon (Ontario)
- Robert Black (Ontario)
Ms. Deacon is an outstanding leader who has dedicated her life to education and sport. In addition to a career in education that spanned over 30 years, she served Team Canada as an apprentice coach, team leader, and Chef de Mission for various major international competitions.Mr. Black is a distinguished leader in Ontario’s agricultural community, who has spent most of his career championing agricultural and rural causes. He has actively served his community as a public servant and as a member and leader of various local, provincial, and national volunteer organizations.Both of these remarkable individuals were chosen using the merit-based process open to all Canadians. This process ensures Senators are independent, reflect Canada’s diversity, and are able to tackle the broad range of challenges and opportunities facing the country.Quote
“I am delighted to welcome these accomplished Ontarians to the Senate. I am confident that Parliament will benefit from Ms. Deacon and Mr. Black’s knowledge and experience, and that they will be great ambassadors for their region and communities.”
— Rt. Hon. Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister of CanadaQuick Facts
- There have been 32 appointments to the Senate made on the advice of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.
- Under the Canadian Constitution, the Governor General appoints individuals to the Senate. By convention, Senators are appointed on the advice of the Prime Minister.
- Since 2016, the selection process for Senators has been opened to allow all Canadians to apply. Candidate submissions are reviewed by the Independent Advisory Board for Senate Appointments, which provides the Prime Minister with recommendations. From the recommended pool of candidates, the Prime Minister selects the individuals he then recommends to the Governor General for appointment to the Senate.
- The Independent Advisory Board for Senate Appointments is guided by public, transparent, non-partisan and merit-based criteria to identify highly qualified candidates.
- Once appointed by the Governor General and summoned to the Senate, the new Senators join their peers to examine and revise legislation, investigate national issues, and represent regional, provincial and minority interests –important functions in a modern democracy.
Biographical Notes
Associated Links
- Frequently Asked Questions – Senate appointments process
- Independent Advisory Board for Senate Appointments
- Minister of Democratic Institutions announces launch of the permanent phase of the Independent Senate Appointments Process
- Minister of Democratic Institutions announces establishment of the Independent Advisory Board for Senate Appointments
- Government announces immediate Senate reform
Statement by the Prime Minister on National Flag of Canada Day
February 15, 2018
Ottawa, Ontario
The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement to mark National Flag of Canada Day:
“Today, I join Canadians across the country and abroad to celebrate the 53rd anniversary of our national flag.
“On this day 53 years ago, the National Flag of Canada was raised for the first time over Parliament Hill, in communities across the country, and in Canadian diplomatic and consular missions around the world.
“A single red maple leaf has come to represent the values we hold dear as a society – freedom, generosity, openness, and respect – and the promise of an entire country.
“Through their dreams, sacrifices, and hard work, generation after generation of Canadians have given meaning to the Maple Leaf. Over the past week, we have watched some of these Canadians, on slopes and rinks, reach the top of the Olympic podium and hoist our flag high.
“The Maple Leaf is a source of pride, but it also challenges us. While we have come a long way since the Maple Leaf flew for the first time, our work is not finished. Every day, we must make a conscious choice to live up to our values and the spirit of our ideals, and strive closer to a country that empowers every Canadian, no matter their background or where they are from.
“This year, as National Flag of Canada Day falls during the 2018 Winter Olympics, I invite Canadians to cheer on our Olympic and Paralympic athletes and honour the Maple Leaf that brings us all together.”
Itinerary for Friday, February 16, 2018
February 15, 2018
Ottawa, Ontario
Note: All times local
Itinerary for the Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, for Friday, February 16, 2018:
Ottawa, Ontario
12 p.m. The Prime Minister and Ms. Grégoire Trudeau will depart for New Delhi, India.
Canada Reception Centre (Hangar 11)
Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
Note for media:
- Photo opportunity of departure
Reminder - Itinerary for Thursday, February 15, 2018
February 14, 2018
Ottawa, Ontario
Itinerary for the Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, for Thursday, February 15, 2018:
Mississauga, Ontario
4:45 p.m. The Prime Minister will participate in a prayer service and will tour the Lunar New Year Fair at Fo Guang Shan Temple to celebrate Chinese New Year.
Fo Guang Shen Temple
6525 Millcreek Drive
6525 Millcreek Drive
Notes for media:
- Photo opportunity only
- Media should arrive no later than 4 p.m. and present themselves to the Temple Tea Room
Government of Canada to create Recognition and Implementation of Rights Framework
February 14, 2018
Ottawa, Ontario
For too long, Indigenous Peoples in Canada have had to prove their rights exist and fight to have them recognized and fully implemented. To truly renew the relationship between Canada and Indigenous Peoples, the Government of Canada must make the recognition and implementation of rights the basis for all relations between Indigenous Peoples and the federal government.
The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced that the Government of Canada will develop – in full partnership with First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples – a Recognition and Implementation of Rights Framework.
The contents of the Framework will be determined through national engagement activities led by the Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs. Engagement will continue throughout the spring, with the intention to have the Framework introduced in 2018 and implemented before October 2019.
While the results of this engagement will guide what the final Framework looks like, we believe that, as a starting point, it should include new legislation and policy that will make the recognition and implementation of rights the basis for all relations between Indigenous Peoples and the federal government going forward. The Framework can also include new measures to support the rebuilding of Indigenous nations and governments, and advance Indigenous self-determination, including the inherent right of self-government.
Through this Framework, we will lay the foundation for real and lasting change on issues that matter most to people, including eliminating long-term boil water advisories, improving primary and secondary education on reserve, and taking further steps toward reconciliation.
Quotes
“Reconciliation calls upon us all to confront our past and commit to charting a brighter, more inclusive future. We must acknowledge that centuries of colonial practices have denied the inherent rights of Indigenous Peoples. The recognition and implementation of Indigenous rights will chart a new way forward for our Government to work with First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples and to undo decades of mistrust, poverty, broken promises, and injustices. We have listened and learned and we will work together to take concrete action to build a better future and a new relationship.”
—The Rt. Hon. Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister of Canada
“Today we begin the engagement that will finally address Canada’s uncomfortable truth – centuries of colonial practices have denied the inherent rights of Indigenous Peoples. As we enter the next 150 years of Canada, we will write our future together in partnership with First Nations, Inuit and Métis. The recognition and implementation of Indigenous rights is critical to reconciliation. We invite all Canadians to work to better understand the damage done by our colonial past and join us in the journey of reconciliation.”
—The Honourable Carolyn Bennett, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs
“This is a historic moment, one for which Indigenous Peoples have been advocating for generations. Today, our Prime Minister announced that our Government will ensure that the recognition of Indigenous rights, including Indigenous self-determination and the inherent right of self-government, is the foundation of our relationship with Indigenous Peoples. We have heard loud and clear that true reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples requires federal legislation and policies to be changed to reflect the full promise of Section 35 of our Constitution. Through a Recognition and Implementation of Rights Framework, we can continue along the path of decolonization, transform relations with Indigenous Peoples, achieve greater equality, address socio-economic gaps, and build a better Canada.”
—The Honourable Jody Wilson-Raybould, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada
Quick Facts
- In 1982, Aboriginal and treaty rights were recognized and affirmed through Section 35 of the Constitution Act, 1982, but the work to define these rights was not undertaken.
- In addition to Indigenous Peoples, provincial and territorial governments will be engaged, as well as individuals from civil society, the business community, and the public at large.
- These engagement activities will also focus on the creation of the two new departments that will replace Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada, as well as the mandates of each Minister. The feedback will help the Government of Canada better serve the distinct priorities of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples.
- This work builds on the Government of Canada’s ongoing reconciliation efforts, including:
- The unqualified endorsement of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples;
- A commitment to implement the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s 94 Calls to Action;
- The creation of the Working Group on the Review Laws and Policies Related to Indigenous Peoples;
- The release of the Principles Respecting the Government of Canada’s Relationship with Indigenous Peoples; and
- The ongoing work at Recognition of Indigenous Rights and Self-Determination tables where the government and Indigenous Peoples work in partnership on the priorities identified by Indigenous partners.
- A clear Recognition and Implementation of Rights Framework across the federal government will provide clarity and certainty on Canada’s responsibilities toward engaging with Indigenous Peoples in a respectful, cooperative partnership–from coast to coast to coast.
- Many studies, reports, and organizations have recommended in recent decades recognizing Indigenous rights in legislation, including the report of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples and the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, and the First Ministers’ Conferences on the Rights of Aboriginal Peoples.
Associated Links
- New Ministers to support the renewed relationship with Indigenous Peoples
- Truth and Reconciliation Commission Calls to Action
- Principles Respecting the Government of Canada’s Relationship with Indigenous Peoples
- Working Group of Ministers on the Review of Laws and Policies Related to Indigenous Peoples
Prime Minister nominates next Information Commissioner
February 14, 2018
Ottawa, Ontario
The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced the nomination of Caroline Maynard as the next Information Commissioner.
Caroline Maynard is currently serving as Interim Chairperson and Chief Executive Officer of the Military Grievances External Review Committee. Ms. Maynard’s legal career with the Government of Canada spans 20 years during which time she assumed progressively more senior leadership and decision-making positions.
The Office of the Information Commissioner was established in 1983 under the Access to Information Act, Canada’s freedom of information legislation. The Commissioner encourages and assists federal institutions to make information more easily available to the public to keep the government accountable to Canadians, and provides oversight to ensure that Canada’s freedom of information legislation is respected.
Ms. Maynard was chosen as the nominee for the position of Information Commissioner through the Government’s open, transparent, and merit-based appointment process.Under the Access to Information Act, this nomination must be approved by the House of Commons and the Senate.
Quote
“With her extensive legal background and leadership experience, Caroline Maynard would be an excellent Information Commissioner. She has a deep appreciation of the need for an open and transparent government, and I trust she would do an outstanding job on delivering the mandate of the Office of the Information Commissioner.”
– Rt. Hon. Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister of Canada
Quick Facts
- The Information Commissioner is an independent Agent of Parliament, appointed under the Access to Information Act for a term of seven years.
- The appointment is made by the Governor in Council after consultation with the leader of every recognized party in the House of Commons and group in the Senate, and after approval by resolution of both Houses of Parliament.
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