Canada’s former ambassador and permanent representative to the United Nations Marc-André Blanchard will serve as Marc Carney’s chief of staff beginning in July, the prime minister announced in a post on X Sunday.
“Marc-André has a long and distinguished career as one of Canada’s most accomplished builders, legal experts, executives, public servants, and diplomats,” said Carney in the post.
I am pleased to announce that Marc-André Blanchard will serve as my Chief of Staff beginning in July.
— Mark Carney (@MarkJCarney) June 1, 2025
Marc-André has a long and distinguished career as one of Canada’s most accomplished builders, legal experts, executives, public servants, and diplomats including serving as…
Sources have also confirmed with CTV News former justice minister David Lametti will also become the prime minister’s principal secretary.
Former minister of public safety Marco Mendicino has been serving as Carney’s interim chief of staff.
“Marco Mendicino has my continued appreciation for his service as my Chief of Staff into the early summer,” said the Prime Minister in a post on X.
With files from CTV’s Colton Praill and Mike LeCouteur.
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