OTTAWA – As Canada prepares to enter the New Year, Prime Minister Mark Carney has announced a significant series of leadership changes within the federal senior public service. The appointments, aimed at refreshing the executive ranks, include high-profile moves in the Finance and Justice departments.
One of the most notable changes is the appointment of the Honourable Marie-Josée Hogue as the new Deputy Minister of Justice and Deputy Attorney General of Canada. Justice Hogue joins the federal government from the Quebec Court of Appeal, bringing extensive judicial experience to the role.
In another major move, Nick Leswick has been named the Deputy Minister of Finance. Leswick, who currently serves as a Policy Director at the Bank of Canada and was previously an Associate Deputy Minister, will take over from Chris Forbes. Forbes is set to transition into a senior role within the Privy Council Office (PCO).
These leadership shifts come at a critical time for the Carney government. Sources indicate that the reshuffle is part of a broader strategic effort to aligning administrative leadership with the government’s goal of increasing military spending. Ensuring Canada meets its defense spending targets and international obligations as a member of NATO. Utilizing experienced financial leadership to navigate the country’s upcoming fiscal priorities.
The changes are expected to take effect early in the New Year, marking a new chapter for the federal bureaucracy under Prime Minister Carney’s administration.
