Michael Sabia
Michael Sabia | |
|---|---|
| 26th Clerk of the Privy Council Secretary to the Cabinet | |
| Assuming office July 7, 2025 | |
| Succeeding | John Hannaford |
| Deputy Minister for the Department of Finance Canada | |
| In office December 14, 2020 – September 11, 2023 | |
| Prime Minister | Justin Trudeau |
| Minister | Chrystia Freeland |
| Preceding | Paul Rochon |
| Succeeded by | Chris Forbes |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Michael John Sabia September 11, 1953 St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada |
| Spouse | Hilary Pearson |
| Parent(s) | Michael Joseph Sabia Laura Sabia |
| Education | Ridley College |
| Alma mater | University of Toronto (BA) Yale University (MPhil) |
| Occupation | Businessman and civil servant |
Michael John Sabia (born September 11, 1953) is a Canadian businessman and public servant who is the incoming clerk of the Privy Council, the head of the Public Service of Canada. He will assume office as clerk on July 7, 2025, succeeding John Hannaford.
Sabia has served in a number of senior public sector roles including as CEO of Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec (2009–2020), deputy minister for the Department of Finance Canada (2020–2023) and CEO of Hydro-Québec (2023–2025). Sabia began his career in the federal public service in the 1980s, having served as deputy secretary to the cabinet (plans). He has also held senior roles in the private sector as CEO of Bell Canada Enterprises and CFO of CN Railway. Sabia was director of the Munk School of Global Affairs in and remains as a distinguished fellow at the school. On June 11, 2025, Prime Minister Mark Carney announced that Sabia would become clerk of the Privy Council effective July 7, 2025.