Senate Ethics Officer, Office of the Senate Ethics Officer

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 the recognized parties and parliamentary groups in the Senate and approval by resolution of the Senate. 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 Parliament of Canada Act, ss. 20.1-20.2. For: Senate Ethics Officer
federal-organizations.canada.ca · checked Oct 11, 2026 Privy Council Office, Federal organizations and their appointments: Office of the Senate Ethics Officer, Senate Ethics Officer: O'Reilly, James W. (Part-Time Appointment, During Good Behaviour, current 2025-01-10 to 2032-01-09, original 2025-01-10). Retrieved 2026-10-11. For: James W. O'Reilly, current term