Commissioner of Lobbying, Office of the Commissioner of Lobbying

How it's filled

In plain words: Appointed by the Governor General
Exact method: Appointed by the Governor in Council by commission under the Great Seal after consultation with the leaders of every recognized party or parliamentary group in the Senate and every recognized party in the House of Commons, and approval by resolution of the Senate and House of Commons. Seven-year term; may be reappointed.
Chosen by: Governor General
Seats: 1

Source: laws-lois.justice.gc.ca, checked Oct 11, 2026

laws-lois.justice.gc.ca · checked Oct 11, 2026 Lobbying Act, s. 4.1. For: Commissioner of Lobbying
federal-organizations.canada.ca · checked Oct 11, 2026 Privy Council Office, Federal organizations and their appointments: Office of the Commissioner of Lobbying, Commissioner of Lobbying: Bélanger, Nancy (Full-Time Appointment, During Good Behaviour, current 2024-12-30 to 2031-12-29, original 2017-12-30). Retrieved 2026-10-11. For: Nancy Bélanger, current term