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About the NMC
About the NMC
The National Managers’ Community (NMC) is an interdepartmental federal network dedicated to supporting Public Service managers and ensuring their insights and experiences shape the future of public sector management. We work closely with key partners, advisory boards, and committee members to understand managers' needs and challenges, driving initiatives that reflect their perspectives across the Public Service.
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.
We offer discussions, panels, mentoring, coaching, and workshops to equip managers with the insights, connections, and practical skills needed to thrive in their roles and support a more
The NMC Team
- Camille Beausoleil, NMC Executive Director / camille.beausoleil@csps-efpc.gc.ca / https://www.linkedin.com/in/camille-beausoleil-17aabb88/
The NMC Secretariat
The Secretariat leads NMC efforts to promote the needs and interest of federal managers to Public Service decision-makers. The NMC secretariat act as a vehicle for 2-way communication and knowledge broker to engage, increase dialogue, exchange information and share best practices to address the needs of managers.
The NMC Secretariat The NMC Secretariat (NMCS) is comprised of the Executive Director, Manager of Finance and Human Resources, Financial Coordinator, Communications Advisor and six Regional Leads for each Region, including the NCR.
The NMCS is the main point of contact for central initiatives, agencies and communities that impact Managers. They work together with the NMC Advisory Boards to promote a strong, united management community. They also coordinate the Strategic Planning process and create the NMC Strategic Plan.
List of Secretariat Staff
Executive Director
Camille Beausoleil camille.beausoleil@csps-efpc.gc.ca
Manager, Finance and Human Resources
Pauline Picotte Mobile: (613) 668-9902 pauline.picotte@csps-efpc.gc.ca
Strategic Advisor
Allison Krogh allison.krogh@csps-efpc.gc.ca
Finance Coordinator
Teresita Flores teresita.flores@csps-efpc.gc.ca
Senior Advisor, Outreach and Communication
Genevieve Quevillon genevieve.quevillon@csps-efpc.gc.ca
Project Officer, Outreach and Communication
Guillaume Trottier guillaume.trottier@csps-efpc.gc.ca
Regional Leads
The Regional Leads collaborate, liaise and provide support and advice to Steering Committee Chairs/Co-Chairs and members in their respective Regions. They represent NMC at events, including Regional Federal Council meetings and other horizontal senior level communities, advocating on issues of importance to managers.
Atlantic Region
Marc Hamilton New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Newfoundland & Labrador marc.hamilton@csps-efpc.gc.ca
Quebec and Nunavut Region
Sophie Laflamme Quebec and Nunavut Region (excluding the National Capital Region) sophie.laflamme@csps-efpc.gc.ca
National Capital Region
Julie Wills National Capital Region Julie.wills@csps-efpc.gc.ca
Ontario Region
Susan Badame Ontario excluding the National Capital Region susan.badame@csps-efpc.gc.ca
Prairies and Northwest Territories Region
Roger Prairie Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba and Northwest Territories roger.prairie@csps-efpc.gc.ca
British Columbia and Yukon Region
Jon Hoogerdyk British Columbia and Yukon jon.hoogerdyk@csps-efpc.gc.ca
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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 voice of managers is heard and profiled, while also providing the NMC with strategic advice and guidance. The DM Champion chairs the ADM Advisory Board.
Deputy Minister (DM) Champion Arun Thangaraj, Deputy Minister Champion, National Managers’ Community
Deputy Minister, Transport Canada.
Arun Thangaraj was newly 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.
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Assistant Deputy Minister (ADM) Advisory Board & Executive Board
The NMC ADM Advisory Board and the Executive Board are the Deputy Minister Champions’ Advisory Committees. They consist of executives from all departments and agencies that act as the Champion and advocates for managers’ network in their respective communities and regions.
ADM Advisory Board & Executive Board members DepartmentMemberAgriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)Shannon NixAtlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)Dave BolandCanada Border Services Agency (CBSA)Aaron McCrorieCanada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED)Jean-Frédéric Lafaille Assia ChaalaCanada Revenue Agency (CRA)Maria MavroyannisCanada School of Public Service (CSPS)Vanessa VermetteCanadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA)Dr. David Nanang Jane HazelCanadian Grain Commission (CGC)Jocelyn BeaudetteCanadian Heritage (PCH)Julie Fairweather Jaime Burke, Champion, Ontario Region exc. NCRCanadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor)Torrine JohnsonCommunications Security Establishment Canada (CSEC)Hughes St-PierreCorrectional Service Canada (CSC)Sylvain MongrainCourts Administration Services (CAS)Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC)Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)Rina LorelloEnvironment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)Donald Walker Michael EnnsFederal Economic Development Agency of Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario)Paulette PrenticeFinance Canada (FIN)Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre of Canada (FINTRAC)Philippe BlanchetteFisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)Global Affairs Canada (GAC)Health Canada (HC) and Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC)Jocelyne Voisin Catherine Allison Laurie HunterImmigration and Refugee Board of Canada (IRB)Roger ErmuthImmigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)Jennifer MacIntyreIndigenous Services Canada (ISC)Julien CastonguayInnovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)Nipun Vats Stephanie Tanton Justice Canada (JUS)Bill KrollLibrary and Archives Canada (LAC)National Defence (DND)Isabelle DesmartisNatural Resources Canada (NRCan)Francis Brisson Mathieu Bergeron, Champion, Québec RegionOffice of the Chief Human Resources Officer (OCHRO) (Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat (TBS))Office of the Commissioner of Official Languages (OCOL)Isabelle TessierOffice of Public Service Accessibility (OPSA) (Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat (TBS))Alfred MacLeodPacific Economic Development Canada (PacifiCan)Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan)Parole Board of Canada (PBC)Harold MasseyParks Canada (PC)Kerry BuckleyPrivy Council Office (PCO)Gaveen CadottePublic Safety Canada (PS)Sebastien Aubertin-GiguèrePublic Service Commission of Canada (PSC)Vinh Du NguyenPublic Service and Procurement Canada (PSPC)Jean-Francois Lymburner Stephanie Kirkland Cheryl Baraniecki, Champion, Prairies and NWT RegionRoyal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP)Andrew Blackadar, Champion, Nunavut RegionService Canada (ServCan)Jordan Mah, Champion, BC and Yukon RegionShared Services Canada (SSC)Rima Hurley Jacques MaillouxStatistics Canada (StatCan)Kathleen MitchellTransport Canada (TC)Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC)Lindy McQuillan
The ADM and EX Advisory Board represents the ADM cadre, advises the Deputy Minister on the NMC’s plans and strategies, relays information and advocates for the NMC within their own departments/agencies and regions.
Executive Board DepartmentNameCanada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED)Jean-Frédéric LafailleCanada Revenue Agency (CRA)Maria MavroyannisCanadian Heritage (PCH)Julie FairweatherFinancial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre of Canada (FINTRAC)Philippe BlanchetteIndigenous Services Canada (ISC)Julien CastonguayJustice Canada (JUS)Bill KrollPublic Service and Procurement Canada (PSPC) - Prairies and NWT RegionCheryl Baraniecki, Champion, Prairies and NWT RegionTransport Canada (TC)Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat (TBS)Alfred MacLeod
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Managers' Advisory Board (MAB)
The NMC Managers’ Advisory Board (MAB) consists of managers who lead their respective departmental/agency communities and managers' networks.
MAB members The role of the MAB is to share information on departmental/agency activities, recruit volunteers from within their departments/agencies to help with NMC initiatives and enable these managers to better brief their ADM Champions on current and proposed joint ventures and NMC activities. The NMC Executive Director chairs the MAB.
DepartmentMembersAgriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)Carl Dubeau Alexander Meunier Valérie RoyAtlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)Martine CantinCanada Border Services Agency (CBSA)Sean Scott Geoffrey HeadlandCanada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED)Christian DavidCanada Revenue Agency (CRA)Muhammad Ajmal (AJ) Mohamudbuccus Breghan PatersonCanada School of Public Service (CSPS)Jean-Simon Marquis Gilles ThériaultCanadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA)Natalie Tremblay Rima KhouriCanadian Heritage (PCH)Jeannette MonkCanadian Human Rights Commission (CHRC)Sue ButchartCanadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)Lynn FrappierCommunications Security Establishment (CSE)Cynthia Papadopoulo Yannick SiroisCorrectional Service Canada (CSC)Alain Fortier Jay ShahCrown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC)Lyson Rivest Rishav GhoshEmployment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)Nathalie Hamel Isabelle GarandEnvironment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)Dawn McDonaldFederal Economic Development Agency of Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario)David SchwindtFinancial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre of Canada (FINTRAC)Jelena Gingras Louise LefebvreFisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)Yannick DallaireGlobal Affairs Canada (GAC)Oksana McVicarHealth Canada (HC) and the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC)Vanessa Pearson Diane Kaiser-TrottierImmigration and Refugee Board of Canada (IRB)Alicia Seifert Randa MekhaelImmigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)Sophia AbrahamIndigenous Services Canada (ISC)Naman Sharma Gillian SeymourInnovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)Julie Bernier Melissa DorionJustice Canada (JUS)Denis Gratton Lydia Laurin Frederic ChampagneLibrary and Archives Canada (LAC)Ihtesham RashidNational Defence (DND)Kimberly SorfleetNatural Resources Canada (NRCan)Natasha Lestage Cynthia Vandevenne Priscilla DompierreOffice of the Chief Human Resources Officer (OCHRO) (Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat (TBS))Office of the Commissioner of Official Languages (OCOL) Charles Taker Robert TalbotOffice of Public Service Accessibility (OPSA) (Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat (TBS))Parks Canada (PC)Yanika GauthierPrivy Council Office (PCO)Jennifer PeddlePublic Prosecution Service of Canada (PPSC)Martin Yelle Tracey StackPublic Safety Canada (PS)Michael Charron Chantal GirardPublic Service Commission of Canada (PSC)Daniel SpracklinPublic Service and Procurement Canada (PSPC)Caroll BakerRoyal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP)Shared Services Canada (SSC)Stéphanie Houle Robert LenarcicStatistics Canada (StatCan)Holly Mullin Maud Laporte RoyTransport Canada (TC)Sascha Wiessmeyer Adam DeromeTreasury Board of Canada Secretariat (TBS)Michelle BastienVeterans Affairs Canada (VAC)Jaclyn Metcalfe
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Regional Advisory Board (RAB)
The NMC Regional Advisory Board (RAB) members acts as the voice of managers from across the country and provides strategic advice and direction to the ADM Advisory Board via the NMC Executive Director and Regional Leads.
RAB members Members of the RAB are the Chairs/Co-Chairs from the Steering Committees from each region/province and territory. The RAB is Co-Chaired by the Executive Director and on a rotational basis, a provincial Co-Chair elected/nominated by the Board.
RegionMembersChairCamille Beausoleil, NMC Executive DirectorCo-chairMichel Robichaud, Public Services and Procurement CanadaAlbertaAnita Sharma, Canada Revenue Agency Ada Yu, Public Services and Procurement CanadaBritish ColumbiaStefan Moraw, Health Canada Dan Yamelst, Service Canada, Employment and Social Development CanadaManitobaChristine Lodge, Transport CanadaNew BrunswickBrock Belliveau, Public Services and Procurement Canada Michel Robichaud, Public Services and Procurement CanadaNewfoundland and LabradorChristopher Hendry, Fisheries and Oceans Canada Lesley Cowan, Canada Revenue AgencyNorthwest TerritoriesNova ScotiaMichelle Derible, Public Health Agency of Canada Sarah Horrocks, Shared Services CanadaNunavutPierre Brouillette, Shared Services CanadaOntarioDana Fotiadis, Veterans Affairs Canada David Schwindt, Federal Economic Development Agency of Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario)Prince Edward IslandCatherine MacInnis, Veterans Affairs Canada Lauranne Mason, Veterans Affairs CanadaQuebecStéphanie Ricard, Canada Revenue AgencySaskatchewanAnne Ballantyne, Prairies Economic Development CanadaYukonJean-Sebastien Blais, Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada
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Regional Connections
The regional connections is represented by NMC Regional Leads, Regional Champions, and Steering Committee co-chairs who represent their department/agencies in their regions. The Committees hold monthly/quarterly steering committee meetings. They provide a source of intelligence and feedback of information from the departments/agencies about manager issues and innovations.
Atlantic Atlantic New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island
Regional Champion Daphnée Michaud, CPA Director General, Public Service Pay Centre daphnee.michaud@pwgsc-tpsgc.gc.ca
NMC Atlantic Regional Lead Marc Hamilton Marc.hamilton@csps-efpc.gc.ca
New Brunswick Co-Chair, Steering Committee Brock Belliveau Public Services and Procurement Canada Brock.Belliveau@pwgsc-tpsgc.gc.ca
Co-Chair, Steering Committee Michel Robichaud Public Services and Procurement Canada michel.robichaud@pwgsc-tpsgc.gc.ca
Newfoundland and Labrador Co-Chair, Steering Committee Christopher Hendry Fisheries and Oceans Canada Christopher.Hendry@dfo-mpo.gc.ca
Co-Chair, Steering Committee Lesley Cowan Agriculture Canada Lesley.cowan2@agr.gc.ca
Nova Scotia Co-Chair, Steering Committee Sarah Horrocks Shared Services Canada sarah.horrocks@ssc-spc.gc.ca
Co-Chair, Steering Committee Michelle Derible Public Health Agency of Canada michelle.derible@phac-aspc.gc.ca
Prince Edward Island Co-Chair, Steering Committee Catherine MacInnis Veterans Affairs Canada catherine.macinnis@vac-acc.gc.ca
Co-Chair, Steering Committee Lauranne Mason Veterans Affairs Canada lauranne.mason@vac-acc.gc.ca
Quebec and Nunavut Quebec
Regional Champion Mathieu Bergeron Natural Resources Canada Mathieu.bergeron@NRCan-RNCan.gc.ca
Nunavut
Regional Champion Andrew Blackadar Royal Canadian Mounted Police Andrew.Blackadar@rcmp-grc.gc.ca
NMC Regional Lead, Quebec and Nunavut Sophie Laflamme sophie.laflamme@csps-efpc.gc.ca
National Capital NCR Ottawa and Gatineau
Deputy Minister Champion, National Managers’ Community Arun Thangaraj arun.thangaraj@tc.gc.ca
NMC Regional Lead, National Capital Region Julie Wills Julie.wills@csps-efpc.gc.ca
Ontario
Ontario – excluding National Capital Region
Regional Champion Jaime Burke Canadian Heritage jaime.burke@pch.gc.ca
NMC Regional Lead, Ontario Region Susan Badame susan.badame@csps-efpc.gc.ca
Co-Chair, Steering Committee Dana Fotiadis Veterans Affairs Canada dana.fotiadis@veterans.gc.ca
Co-Chair, Steering Committee David Schwindt Federal Economic Development Agency of Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario) david.schwindt@FedDevOntario.gc.ca
British Columbia and Yukon British Columbia and Yukon
Regional Champion Jordan Mah Service Canada jordan.mah@servicecanada.gc.ca
NMC Regional Lead Jon Hoogerdyk jon.hoogerdyk@csps-efpc.gc.ca
Co-Chair, Steering Committee, British Columbia Stefan Moraw Service Canada, Employment and Social Development Canada stefan.moraw@hc-sc.gc.ca
Co-Chair, Steering Committee, British Columbia Dan Yamelst Service Canada, Employment and Social Development Canada dan.yamelst@servicecanada.gc.ca
Representative, Yukon Jean-Sebastien Blais Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada jean-sebastien.blais@rcaanc-cirnac.gc.ca
Prairies and Northern Territories Prairies and Northwest Territories Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba and Northwest Territories
Regional Champion Cheryl Baraniecki Public Services and Procurement Canada cheryl.baraniecki@pwgsc-tpsgc.gc.ca
NMC Regional Lead Roger Prairie roger.prairie@csps-efpc.gc.ca
Alberta Co-Chair, Steering Committee, Edmonton Ada Yu Public Services and Procurement Canada ada.yu@pwgsc-tpsgc.gc.ca
Co-Chair, Steering Committee, Calgary Anita Sharma Canada Revenue Agency Anita.Sharma@cra-arc.gc.ca
Saskatchewan Co-Chair, Steering Committee Anne Ballantyne Prairies Economic Development Canada anne.ballantyne@prairiescan.gc.ca
Manitoba Co-Chair, Steering Committee Christine Lodge Transport Canada Christine.Lodge@tc.gc.ca
Northwest Territories Northwest Territories representative Vacant
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