Deputy Minister, Public Services and Procurement Canada
Paul Thompson became Deputy Minister at Public Services and Procurement Canada on January 11, 2022. He was previously Associate Deputy Minister at Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada and was appointed to that role in November 2017.
Paul has held executive positions in various departments, including the Privy Council Office, Fisheries and Oceans Canada and the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat. He also held several assistant deputy minister positions at Employment and Social Development Canada, such as Senior Assistant Deputy Minister for the Skills and Employment Branch and Assistant Deputy Minister for the Processing and Payment Services Branch.
Paul has 3 children and enjoys staying active through a number of summer and winter sports and outdoor activities.
Paul holds a master of arts degree in economics from Queen's University and a bachelor of arts degree in economics and political science from the University of Toronto.
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