National Managers' Community (NMC)/ About Us

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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.

To learn more about the NMC's journey since 2000, click here.

NMC Annual Report

The NMC proudly reports on its activities and commitments in its Annual Report to the Clerk of the Privy Council.

The reports are published and can be consulted here. https://publications.gc.ca/site/eng/9.506244/publication.html

NMC Governance

- Terms of reference and strategic plan

✔ 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

Regional Leads

• Marc Hamilton / Atlantic / marc.hamilton@csps-efpc.gc.ca / LinkedIn
• Jon Hoogerdyk / British Columbia and Yukon / jon.hoogerdyk@csps-efpc.gc.ca / LinkedIn
• Julie Wills / National Capital Region / julie.wills@csps-efpc.gc.ca / LinkedIn
• Susan Badame / Ontario / susan.badame@csps-efpc.gc.ca / LinkedIn
• Roger Prairie / Prairies and Northwest Territories / roger.prairie@csps-efpc.gc.ca / LinkedIn
• Sophie Laflamme / Quebec and Nunavut / 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 Thangaraj / NMC Champion / Deputy Minister at Transport Canada / LindedIn

Arun Thangaraj

Arun Thangaraj was appointed Deputy Minister at Transport Canada in February 2023. He brings over 20 years of experience in information technology, corporate planning, finance and management. Previously, he was appointed Associate Deputy Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada and from 2020 to 2022, Arun was the Associate Deputy Minister at Transport Canada. He also served as Assistant Deputy Minister and Chief Financial Officer at Global Affairs Canada, where he was responsible for information management and information technology. In 2011, he was appointed Deputy Chief Financial Officer at the former Canadian International Development Agency.

Arun received the Queen Diamond Jubilee Medal in 2013 for his contribution to the federal public service and to his community. He has served on various governance boards, including the Global Fund’s Finance and Operations Committee, and is a member of the Public Sector Pension Advisory Committee. He is also a sessional lecturer at Carleton University’s School of Public Administration, where he has taught courses in the management stream for many years. Arun is a chartered professional accountant and holds a Master of Arts in Public Administration from Carleton University, a Master of Business Administration from the University of Ottawa, and an Honours Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of Toronto.

✔ 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 Departmental Champions and Regional Champions, who advocate 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 representatives of their own organization’s managers’ community. MAB members provide advice and guidance on NMC initiatives, strategic plans and share input on the current pulse of managers within their respective organizations.

• List of members to link

✔ The NMC Regional Connections

The NMC has regional leads located across the country, who collaborate with Regional Champions and lead Regional Steering Committees. These committees help support the NMC in achieving its objectives.

Regional Steering 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
  • Regional Lead
  • Champion
  • Steering Committee Co chairs
• 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