Michael Sabia, Veteran of Public and Private Sectors, to Head Carney’s Privy Council

Carney’s Privy Council Clerk Sabia a ‘relentlessly focused’ changemaker

Former deputy finance minister Michael Sabia’s appointment drew praise from Tories, and came just days after he said Canada suffers from an ‘ambition deficit.’

Who is Michael Sabia and why did Mark Carney bring him back into government?

Here's a look at Michael Sabia's career and why Mark Carney likely sought him out for his new role as Clerk of the Privy Council.

Carney promotes MP instrumental in freezing Freedom Convoy donors' bank accounts

Michael Sabia, known for his role in freezing Freedom Convoy supporters' bank accounts in 2022, was appointed Clerk of the Privy Council and Secretary to the Liberal Cabinet.

Carney Appoints Hydro-Québec Head Michael Sabia to Lead Public Service

Prime Minister Mark Carney said the head of Quebec’s public utility company Hydro-Québec, Michael Sabia, will become the new Clerk of the Privy Council, the highest ranking civil servant in the government. Carney said Sabia’s vast experience in the public and private sectors will help his government fulfill its objective to build the “strongest economy in the G7” and lower the cost of living. “Mr. Sabia will help us deliver on this mandate and o…

Sabia, veteran of public, private sectors, to head Carney’s Privy Council

Michael Sabia's tenure as clerk of the Privy Council and secretary to cabinet will begin July 7. He replaces the retiring John Hannaford.

Michael Sabia, veteran of public and private sectors, to head Mark Carney's Privy Council

OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney is tapping Michael Sabia, a veteran of the public and private sector, to head up the Privy Council Office in Ottawa.