Prime Minister Mark Carney has made significant changes to the public service's senior leadership, creating and expanding roles to leave his mark on the government's machinery. This move comes after his last shuffle of deputy ministers in December, with the aim of delivering results for Canadians. Carney's recent appointments include bringing back Glenn Purves, a former assistant deputy minister of economic development, as the deputy minister of international trade. Purves' extensive public service experience includes roles at Finance Canada and the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat. Additionally, Carney has appointed David Morrison as his senior diplomatic and international affairs adviser, moving him closer to the prime minister's inner circle. Morrison will also lead negotiations with other countries ahead of G7 and G20 summits. Other notable appointments include Rob Stewart, who is leaving his role as deputy minister of international trade to lead the newly established Financial Crimes Agency, and Dominic Rochon, who is becoming the Privy Council Office's deputy secretary focused on national security and intelligence. The Prime Minister's Office stated that these leadership changes aim to enhance the federal government's effectiveness in delivering priorities and results for Canadians while navigating the evolving global landscape.
