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About the NMC

The National Managers' Community (NMC), established in 2000 from a fusion of regional manager communities across the federal government, has a presence throughout the country. The NMC is an interdepartmental network committed to supporting Government of Canada public service managers and ensuring that their insights shape the present and the future of their work. The NMC works closely with key partners, and advisory board and steering committee members to understand managers' needs and challenges, driving initiatives that reflect their perspectives.

Our mission is to support continuous improvement and innovation in public sector management. We provide meaningful outreach and engagement opportunities, fostering a dynamic and inclusive managers’ community.

NMC Gouvernance Structure

✔ The NMC Secretariat

The NMC Secretariat is the core team that coordinates activities, connects with managers, and drives the NMC's mission. It also plays a leadership and representational role for managers on regional and national committees, ensuring their perspectives are considered..

• Camille Beausoleil, NMC Executive Director / camille.beausoleil@csps-efpc.gc.ca / LinkedIn
• Annie Bédard, Manager, Finance and Human Resources / annie.bedard@csps-efpc.gc.ca
• Teresita Flores, Finance Coordinator / teresita.flores@csps-efpc.gc.ca
• Geneviève Quevillon / Senior Advisor, Outreach and Communication / genevieve.quevillon@csps-efpc.gc.ca / LinkedIn
• Guillaume Trottier / Project Officer, Outreach and Communication / guillaume.trottier@csps-efpc.gc.ca / LinkedIn
• NMC mailbox / nmc-cng@csps-efpc.gc.ca / LinkedIn

Regional Leads

• Marc Hamilton / Atlantic, Regional Lead / marc.hamilton@csps-efpc.gc.ca / LinkedIn
• Jon Hoogerdyk / British Columbia and Yukon, Regional Lead / jon.hoogerdyk@csps-efpc.gc.ca / LinkedIn
• Julie Wills / National Capital, Regional Lead / julie.wills@csps-efpc.gc.ca / LinkedIn
• Susan Bedame / Ontario, Regional Lead / susan.badame@csps-efpc.gc.ca / LinkedIn
• Roger Prairie / Prairies and Northern Territories, Regional Lead/ roger.prairie@csps-efpc.gc.ca / LinkedIn
• Sophie Laflamme / Quebec and Nunavut, Regional Lead/ sophie.laflamme@csps-efpc.gc.ca / LinkedIn

✔ The NMC Deputy Minister Champion

The NMC Deputy Minister (DM) Champion is appointed by the Clerk of the Privy Council. The role of the DM Champion is to ensure that at the highest executive levels, the needs of managers are heard, while also providing the NMC with strategic advice and guidance. The DM Champion chairs the ADM Advisory Board.

• Arun Tangaraj / NMC Champion / Deputy Minister at Transport Canada / LindedIn

✔ The NMC Assistant Deputy Minister (ADM) Advisory Board

The NMC Assistant Deputy Minister (ADM) Advisory Board consist of executives from diverse departments and agencies that act as the Champion and advocates for managers’ network in their respective communities and regions.

• List of members to link

✔ The NMC Managers’ Advisory Board (MAB)

This group of leaders are the point of contact in their own organization’s managers’ community. They share insights and help shape the NMC's strategic direction. They share insights and help shape the NMC's strategic direction.

• List of members to link

✔ The NMC Regional Connections

Regional leads collaborate with regional champions and steering committee co-chairs and members. They help the NMC represent and support managers from coast to coast to coast.. They help the NMC represent and support managers from coast to coast to coast.

These committees meet monthly or quarterly to share insights and address the specific challenges faced by managers in their regions. By gathering valuable feedback on regional issues and departmental innovations, they ensure that the unique perspectives of managers are heard at the national level. This collaboration fosters a stronger connection between regional needs and national objectives.

• Atlantic
• British Columbia and Yukon
• National Capital
• Ontario
• Prairies and Northern Territories
• Quebec and Nunavut

• List of members to link

✔ The NMC Strategic Plan and Annual Reports

• NMC Stategic Plan

• NMC Annual Report 2023