PM Carney taps former UN ambassador Marc-André Blanchard as chief of staff
'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.
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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