Prime minister Mark Carney Appointed Marc-André Blanchard, the former ambassador of Canada to the United Nations, as a permanent chief of staff.
“I am happy to announce that Marc-André Blanchard will serve my Chief of staff From July, ”published Carney on the social media platform X.
Carney said that in addition to serving as an ambassador for Canada and the United Nations permanent representative, Blanchard has had a “long career distinguished as one of the most accomplished Legal Legal Manufacturers, Caders, Officers and Diplomats”.
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Blanchard will start in July while the former minister of the cabinet Marco Mendicino as an temporary staff chief will end.
“Marco Mendicino has my appreciation continues for his service as a chief of staff until the beginning of the summer, in particular by introducing crucial legislation to hand over our mandate from the Canadians and prepare to welcome global partners at the next G7 summit in Kananaskis,” said Carney.
The chief of staff, a position created in 1987, previously principal secretary, is the senior official of the Prime Minister’s office. The chief of staff is responsible for the management, administration and coordination of PMO activities.
– with Canadian press files
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