2.2 Federal Appointments The Governor in Council is also responsible for approving a number of federal appointments, including those of Deputy Ministers, Heads of Agencies, Crown corporation Chief Executive Officers and Directors, Ambassadors, and members of quasi-judicial review boards and tribunals. Statutes set out which appointments require Governor in Council approval. Unlike most OICs, Governor in Council appointments are not reviewed by the Treasury Board. Instead, submissions for these appointments are considered directly by Cabinet, with the prior approval of the Prime Minister. The appointments are not final until they receive the Governor General’s approval. The Senior Personnel Secretariat of PCO can provide guidance on the appointments process. Information can also be found in the Governor in Council Appointment Procedures Guide and on the Appointments website
