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About the NMC

The National Managers’ Community (NMC) is a federal interdepartmental network committed to supporting public service managers and ensuring that their insights shape the present and the future of their work. The NMC collaborate closely with key partners, advisory board and steering 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.

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.

• 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

• 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

• NMC mailbox / nmc-cng@csps-efpc.gc.ca / LinkedIn

✔ The NMC Deputy Minister Champion

Appointed by the Clerk of the Privy Council, the NMC Deputy Minister (DM) Champion provides strategic advice and guidance to the NMC Secretariat. The NMC Executive Director reports to the DM Champion and meet regularly to ensure managers' needs are communicated and executives are actively engaged. This collaborative approach fosters a two-way exchange of feedback and guidance, creating mutual benefits for both groups. Additionally, the DM Champion chairs the Assistant Deputy Minister (ADM) Advisory Board, providing alignment and collaboration across leadership levels.

• 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 all 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.

• List of members to link

✔ The NMC Regional Committees

The NMC Regional Leads works with regional champions and steering committee co-chairs and members. 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

File:2023-2026 NMC STRATEGIC PLAN ENG FINAL.pptx

• NMC Annual Report 2023

File:NMC Annual Report 2023-24 EN Final.pdf

NMC Annual Report 2023-24