All posts tagged "Michael Wernick"
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Michael Wernick on turbulent times for Canada – and its Clerk
Michael Wernick, Canada’s outgoing Clerk of the Privy Council and Secretary to the Cabinet, tells Matt Ross how the civil service is responding to an ever faster, more fractious world;
- Posted September 16, 2019
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Former Canadian attorney general releases tape of call with Cabinet secretary
Canada’s former attorney general and justice minister, Jody Wilson-Raybould, has released an audio recording to support her claim that she came under pressure from prime minister Justin Trudeau and the
- Posted April 1, 2019
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Canada’s top civil servant steps down over role in ministerial battle
Canada’s most senior official, Michael Wernick, has announced his early retirement as clerk of the Privy Council after being caught up in allegations that prime minister Justin Trudeau improperly put
- Posted March 19, 2019
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Canadian departments told to update harassment rules
Government departments in Canada will have to make changes to rules and policies on harassment by next spring, following a review of the issue by the country’s top civil servant.
- Posted September 19, 2018
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Michael Wernick, Clerk of the Privy Council and Secretary to the Cabinet, Canada: Exclusive Interview
Two years ago, Michael Wernick was contemplating retirement; now he’s Canada’s top official. Matt Ross quizzes him about Canada’s new appointments system, delivery unit and shared services scheme – and
- Posted October 6, 2016
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‘Don’t always look for next promotion,’ says Canadian senior civil servant who won career contribution award
Taking on various roles on the same pay grade can be more career-enhancing than continuously seeking promotions, a Canadian government official who won an award for his contributions to the
- Posted May 25, 2016