text: Thank you for your interest in Governor in Council appointment opportunities. Within each category below, you will find answers to frequently asked questions about Governor in Council Appointments and the online application system.
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  In Canada, appointments to federal public organizations are made by the Governor in Council, meaning, the Governor General acting on the advice of the Queen’s Privy Council for Canada as represented by Cabinet.
  Appointments are recommended to Cabinet by federal ministers. Ministers are responsible for a portfolio of federal institutions related to their mandate. In this capacity, ministers recommend individuals to the Governor in Council (meaning, to the Governor General via Cabinet) to serve as appointees within their portfolio.
  Once approved by Cabinet, the Governor General signs an Order in Council to formalize the appointment. Orders in Council normally specify the appointment authority (such as the applicable statute), the tenure (full- versus part-time) and the length of the term of the appointment. All Orders in Council for Governor in Council appointments are available in the online Orders in Council database.
  Further information about Governor in Council appointments can be found on the Governor in Council Appointments website.
  Governor in Council appointees have a direct impact on the lives of citizens and make a significant contribution to Canadian society.
  The responsibilities of appointees are diverse, and range from providing advice and recommendations on a wide variety of issues, to the management of large, diversified corporations.
  Open – Selection processes are open to all interested applicants to provide the opportunity to serve as Governor in Council appointees. Outreach and recruitment activities are pursued to reach as many applicants as possible, and attract a strong and diverse field of highly qualified candidates.
  Transparent – Information about the requirements and steps involved in the selection process is clear and readily available to the public. Appointments are publicly available in the online Orders in Council database.
  Merit-based – The selection process is designed to identify highly qualified candidates who have the qualifications and personal suitability to fill the position, and who meet any eligibility factors and/or conditions of employment that may be required.
  The Government is also striving for gender parity, and seeks to ensure that Indigenous peoples and minority groups are properly represented in positions of leadership. Recruitment strategies seek to attract qualified candidates who reflect Canada’s diversity in terms of:
  linguistic capacity – the Government considers bilingual proficiency as part of its assessment of candidates;
  diversity (women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and members of visible minority and ethnic/cultural groups).
  Yes. To apply for a Governor in Council appointment opportunity, you must first create your candidate profile by accessing the My Profile page. When you create your profile, you will be required to create a password. You will need to use your username and this password to access your profile and apply for opportunities of interest.
  Browse the list of current Appointment Opportunities. When you find an appointment opportunity of interest, click the Opportunity title to learn more about the position.
  If you feel you meet the selection criteria, create or log in to your online profile by clicking Apply now within the Notice of Appointment Opportunity.
  Upload your curriculum vitae and cover letter, which should demonstrate how you meet the selection criteria. You may also need to complete a pre-screening questionnaire and/or an online assessment. If you need to complete an online assessment, you will receive an email with further instructions to guide you.
  No. Once you log in to your online account, your profile will be automatically linked to every appointment opportunity you apply for. You may update your profile at any time before the assessment period for a particular appointment opportunity begins, after which time your application will be locked.
  It is important to note that there are two types of application deadlines shown on Notices of Appointment Opportunity:
  Closing dates should be interpreted as being a firm deadline to submit your application. In fairness to all applicants, applications are not accepted after the closing date, nor are extensions granted.
  Application review dates should be interpreted as being the date by which you should submit your application. This type of deadline is used for certain positions that are appointed by the Governor in Council to attract as many potential qualified applicants as possible. Applications received after the application review date are retained and may be considered up until an appointment to the position is made.
  Once the assessment period has begun, you will be assessed through different means at various points in the selection process.
  The Government of Canada is committed to conducting open, transparent and merit-based selection processes to support Governor in Council appointments, and to provide access to all Canadians by eliminating any undue barriers in the selection process. If you face a barrier to participation in a selection process due to a disability (including visual, hearing, communication and mobility impairments or other non-visible disability), please contact us to describe the nature of the barrier you face and describe the accommodation that you feel is required to remove the barrier. We will confirm with you through a written reply details of the accommodation to be provided.
  While a selection process is in progress, applicants whose candidacy has been retained are advised of next steps in due course. Applicants who have been deemed unsuccessful in a selection process are notified only once the process is complete. To ensure you are notified about the status of your application, please ensure that your contact information remains up to date in your online profile on the Governor in Council Appointments website.
  Would you consider my candidacy for Governor in Council appointment opportunities for which I did not apply?
  Under the open, transparent and merit-based approach to Governor in Council appointments, the Government is seeking to maximize candidates’ opportunities to be considered for appointments for which they are deemed highly qualified. Candidates who have provided formal consent will be considered for other potential opportunities.
  When you create a profile on the Governor in Council Appointments online application system, you are asked to review a Consent and Declaration Statement. After you have reviewed the statement, you are asked to confirm that you agree to have your personal information collected. You are also asked whether you would like to have your personal information shared with relevant selection committees for the purpose of assessing your candidacy for other Governor in Council appointment opportunities that may match your background and skills. In addition, during the course of every selection process, all candidates interviewed by a selection committee are asked whether they are willing to be considered for other Governor in Council appointment opportunities that match their qualifications.
  This talent management approach not only maximizes opportunities for individual candidates, but also increases the number of qualified candidates eligible for recommendation by Ministers to the Governor in Council for appointment.
  Due to the large volume of applications we receive, you will be contacted only if you are being considered by selection committee members for appointment opportunities that are suitable to your background and qualifications.
  The duration of the Governor in Council selection and appointment process from start to finish is difficult to predict. The duration of the process is dependent on many factors, including – but not limited to:
  At this time, we do not provide applicants with specific feedback on their candidacy for appointment opportunities to which they have applied.
  To submit an application for a Governor in Council appointment opportunity, you must first create your candidate profile online on the Governor in Council Appointments Website, and submit your application online.
  However, we seek to ensure that no potential applicant is impeded from applying. If you are experiencing persistent internet connectivity issues causing upload failure of your application – even after you have contacted the Njoyn help desk – you may contact us by email at messages@appointments-nominations.gc.ca to discuss options for submitting your application.
  Residents of Canada’s territories who are interested in applying for a Governor in Council appointment opportunity (or any other job for which applications must be submitted online) may also visit their territorial Community Liaison Officer / Client Service Agent / Government Service Officer who is prepared to provide them with assistance and support to access the Internet. Community Liaison Officers / Client Service Agents / Government Service Officers are also able to support residents of Canada’s territories with the use of a computer, word processing software, etc.
  Residents of Canada’s territories may also use the following contact information to contact the local federal regional office:
  I withdrew my application, but would like to apply to the position again. How do I reverse my withdrawal?
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  The University of Calgary has appointed internationally renowned Sasaki Associates to lead the master planning for the development of West Campus, an 80-hectare parcel of land owned by the U of C.
  The university selected Sasaki after an open selection process, which included public presentations.
  “Our intent is to inject vision and innovation into everything we do on the West Campus, to act in the best interest of our students, faculty and staff, and to consider the needs of the greater community,” says Dr. Harvey Weingarten, President and Vice-Chancellor. “Working with Sasaki will enable the University to develop a planned community that will support a number of useful, creative and beneficial initiatives.”
  The Province of Alberta gave the land to the university in 1995. The land, which is approximately a third of the size of downtown Calgary, overlooks the Bow River Valley and runs east of Shaganappi Trail between 16th Avenue and 32nd Avenue NW. Currently, the land is home to Alberta Children’s Hospital and Ronald McDonald House, and is across the street from the new Child Development Centre, which is scheduled to open in the spring of 2007.
  The University has initiated a master-planning process to develop a balanced, people-friendly, and environmentally sustainable university community comprised of mixed uses, including residential, retail, and commercial space all designed to enhance the quality educational experience offered by the U of C. Development of the West Campus will support the University’s academic plan as well as the recruitment and retention of leading students and academics.
  Following U of C policy, the West Campus will be developed as a sustainable community, meeting or exceeding targets and environmental indicators established under the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) rating system. Sasaki’s commitment to LEED building is evident in the large number of LEED-accredited professionals on staff, and the dedication to creating environmentally responsible designs.
  Sasaki brings a multidisciplinary team of planners, urban designers, architects, landscape architects, engineers and interior designers to the project. They have extensive experience in planning and urban design, including campus design and landscaping, all over America, the Middle East and Asia. The firm recently created a master plan for the University of Pennsylvania’s East Campus that takes into account immediate needs, as well as the coming 50 years.
  “Sasaki is very excited about the opportunity provided by the West Campus lands to enhance the University of Calgary’s mission and the overall community environment,” says Sasaki principal Daniel R. Kenney. “The West Campus lands can position the university and the City of Calgary as world leaders in advancing the idea of a learning city.”
  The Sasaki team also includes Kasian Architecture Interior Design and Planning Ltd. (architecture/planning), U3 Ventures (development consultants), GWL Realty Advisors (market research analysis) and Morrison Hershfield (transportation/civil engineering), providing a high level of expertise and understanding of the local environment.
  Ronald MacKinnon was born on 27 August 1893 and enlisted in Toronto on September 10, 1915, serving first with the 81st Battalion. The unit went overseas in April 1916, but was broken up to reinforce other battalions, with Ronald being transferred to the Royal Canadian Regiment. He reached France in June, and shortly thereafter was wounded in the fighting at Sanctuary Wood, near Ypres. In November 1916, he was passed fit for duty and was posted to the Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry. Private Ronald MacKinnon was killed in action at Vimy Ridge on April 9 -10, 1917. The collection currently consists of thirty nine letters and two photographs. See also the collections of his uncle William and his brother Archibald MacKinnon.
  William MacKinnon was born in Scotland in June, 1886. He emigrated around 1912 to Canada and enlisted in Edmonton, Alberta in December, 1914. MacKinnon served overseas with the 31st Battalion until his death on November 7, 1915. The collection currently consists of one letter. See also the collections of his nephews Ronald and Archibald MacKinnon.
  Norwood MacLeod was born in Halifax, Nova Scotia in 1886. He enlisted in September, 1914 with the Canadian Field Artillery, and then later transferred to the Royal Flying Corps. He was shot down and killed October 14, 1917. The collection consists of more than fifty letters transcribed by Norwood's father at the end of the war, although the originals have since been lost.
  Lieutenant Ivan Clark Maharg was born in Teeswater, Ontario in 1897 and enlisted in Brandon, Manitoba in March, 1916. He served in France with the 1st Canadian Mounted Rifles (Saskatchewan Regiment). Maharg was killed in France September 29, 1918 at the age of 21. The collection consists of one extended letter, his diary from 1918, and five photographs.
  Thomas Marion was born in Toronto in 1894. He was a student in Montreal at the time of his enlistment in November, 1916. Marion was a member of the Irish Canadian Rangers and served overseas where he was wounded. The collection consists of one letter from hospital describing his wounding. The actual date of the letter is unclear. Although it is dated 1915 would be likely 1917 or possibly 1918, given that he did not enlist until 1916.
  Edgar William Marlow was born in London, England in November, 1886. Prior to the war Marlow emmigrated to Canada and he enlisted in August, 1915 in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. Marlow served overseas with the 1st. Bn. Canadian Machine Gun Corps until his return to Canada in 1919. The collection currently consists of letters, photograqphs, postcards, personal and printed matter.
  Alexander Matheson was born on Prince Edward Island in 1890 and later moved to British Columbia where he worked as a logger. He joined the Canadian Expeditionary Force in January, 1918. Matheson served in France and was killed October 10, 1918. The collection consists of seven letters written by Matheson.
  Alexander Hubert Matthews was born in Albeton, Prince Edward Island in January, 1892. He was one of twelve children of Anthony and Barbara Matthews. He enlisted in February, 1917 and served overseas as a sapper with the no. 58 Railway Operating Co. The collection consists of a postcard, pages from his paybook, and a certificate of gallantry from the Royal Engineers Transportation Branch.
  Cuthbert King Matthews was born in London, England in June, 1892. He emigrated to Canada at age nineteen, where he began homesteading in Saskatchewan. Matthews enlisted in Winnipeg, Manitoba in March, 1916. He served overseas in Belgium and France until wounded in August, 1918 and returned to Canada in 1919. The collection consists of eleven letters written by Matthews.
  John Sinclair Matthews was born on Prince Edward Island in October, 1897 and sometime prior to the war he and his family moved to Chatham, New Brunswick. Matthews enlisted in Toronto, Ontario in November, 1916. He served overseas in France and Belgium, and was killed at Passchendaele on October 31, 1917. The collection consists of two letters, a greeting card, and two pages of his pay record.
  William Ewart Mawson was born in St. Bees, Cumberland in 1888, and emigrated to Canada around 1912. He enlisted in July, 1915 in Toronto and served overseas until his death on June 10, 1916. The collection consists of one letter written home by Mawson and one letter from 1919 from the War Office detailing efforts to locate his grave.
  Amos William (Will) Mayse was born in Lincolnshire, England in March, 1880. Mayse served in South Africa with the York and Lancaster Regiment Imperial Forces, where he was twice wounded and discharged with the rank of corporal. He later emigrated to Canada and was a Baptist clergyman in Manitoba before he enlisted in January, 1916 in Emerson, Manitoba. Mayse served overseas in France and Belgium until the end of the war. Mayse later settled in Nanaimo, British Columbia where he continued his work as a clergyman. The collection consists of more than two hundred letters, as well as other personal items.
  James Douglas McAdam was born in Beeton, Simcoe, Ontario in June, 1892. McAdam was a teacher at the time of his enlistment in Toronto, Ontario in January, 1917.and served overseas in Siberia as a member of the Siberian Expeditionary Force. The collection currently consists of four letters and one photograph.
  John Alexander McArthur was born in Poplar Hill, Ontario in 1893 and enlisted in the 134th Battalion at London, Ontario in January 1916. He was wounded in 1918 and spent time in a convalescent hospital in England until he returned to Canada. The collection consists of more than forty letters written by McArthur from 1916 to 1918.
  Joseph McCartney was born in Liverpool, England in 1882 and emigrated to Canada sometime prior to the war. He enlisted in Calgary, Alberta in May, 1916. McCartney had worked for the Allin family near Whitby, Ontario, and continued to corresponded with their daughter Curtie during the war. He was killed in France on April 8, 1918, age 36 years, and is buried in the Thelus Military Cemetery at Vimy Ridge. Three of the letters were written by Joe to Curtie, and one letter was from Curtie to Joe. That letter of March 8, 1918 was returned to Curtie following Joe's death in France. One letter is from his brother in England to Canada requesting the return of Joseph's personal effects. This collection consists of five letters written between December 1917 to September 1918.
  Alexander McCheyne was born in Scotland in April, 1893, and sometime before the war he emigrated to Manitoba where he worked as a farm labourer. McCheyne enlisted in January, 1915 at Virden, Manitoba. He served overseas and was awarded the Military Medal for his actions on October 30, 1917 at Passchendaele Ridge. The collection currently consist of thirty six letters he wrote to his sister Mary.
  Victor McDonald was born on Prince Edward Island in 1895. He enlisted in December, 1915 and served overseas during WWI. Due to exposure to gas during the war he spent the rest of his life in hospital in Nova Scotia after his return to Canada. He died in hospital shortly after the war ended. The letters are to his brother Leo, who was at the time studying to be a teacher in Charlottetown. The collection consists of twelve letters written by Victor to Leo, both during his time of service and from the hospital shortly after his return.
  Many preppers, including myself, have concerns about EMP and frankly, for good reason. The biggest problem with EMP is that we really don't know much about them. Most preppers will reference two events in recent history. Those being the 1859 Carrington Event Solar Storm and the 1962 Starfish Prime Nuclear Test. The problem with using these two examples is the lack of sensitive electronics in use at their times in history.
  Just what is an EMP you ask? An EMP, or electromagnetic pulse is a short burst of electromagnetic energy. It can propagate through the air and does not necessarily need wire or any particular type of conductor to get from one place to another. The radio frequency of an EMP can vary depending on the source of the energy. EMP’s can occur literally anywhere in the spectrum from DC to daylight.
  We are surrounded by these pulses everyday. Whenever you use an electric motor, flip a light switch, or get a shock from rubbing your feet on the carpet, an EMP of some sort is generated. These types of pulses are harmless and can be dismissed by preppers...it's just not the type of thing that can upset our fragile society. The EMP's we need to concern ourselves with come from 2 sources.
  Solar Storms - This was the cause of the 1859 Carrington Event. A strong CME (Coronal Mass Ejection) caused the natural electromagnetic field around the earth to bend, almost as if it were being blown away. This movement caused induced currents in long telegraph wires strong enough to cause fires at some telegraph stations. It is assumed by many that a similar CME would completely destroy the electrical grid we have come to rely on so heavily. While the increased electrical current in power transmission lines could easily damage any electronics connected to them, there is actually a very recent event that would seem to indicate that the effects could be minimal.
  In 1989, a Carrington Event level CME caused the electrical grid in Quebec to shut down. The increase in current on the transmission lines triggered a cascading shut down of the grid when the current was detected by the system. Please take note here that transformer stations were not exploding and the grid was down for only a few hours until the current returned to normal and the system could be restarted. Hydro Quebec has since adjusted their system to compensate for these induced currents and has not suffered any geomagnetic caused shut downs since.
  Nuclear Detonation - The EMP caused when a nuclear weapon is detonated is generally accepted to be stronger than that from a solar event. In reality, it is quite different, not stronger. The biggest point to remember here is that distance from the detonation is a huge factor. We have probably all heard about the damage caused in Hawaii after the Starfish Prime detonation some 900 miles away. Keep in mind that the damage reported was limited to a few streetlights and other minor issues...the island was not devastated!
  So just what will and won't be affected by an EMP? That's a loaded question that depends upon a lot of variables and likely more guess work than science. Many so called prepper experts warn about the complete destruction of every electronic or electrical device. There has been some evidence that this simply isn't true. Let's take a look at a few common misconceptions...
  Recent testing by the US EMP Commision showed that most cars and trucks were not affected by EMP when not running. Those that were affected while running displayed mostly minor annoyances such as flashing lights on dash boards. A few vehicles stalled when subjected to a pulse, but most were operable when restarted. You can read all about that test here.
  Again, testing shows contrary. Portable Solar LLC has done some research into this common misconception. Induced currents need to be significant to destroy electronics parts.. Most home electronics do not have sufficiently long conductors to generate damaging levels of current. Take a look at this video:
  One last word of advice about EMP protection. Many websites and youtube videos proclaim that placing electronics in a microwave will keep them safe from EMP damage. While microwave ovens do provide excellent protection (which is why you don't get cooked when standing in front of one) they are designed to block ONLY microwaves. Any other frequency of electromagnetism will pass right through it like it wasn't even there.
  Rugby Australia boss Raelene Castle says the losses aren't good enough but there's reason for hope as Wales, Italy and England loom.
  Recognized for her radiant energy, impeccable range, and dynamic and powerful voice, Katia emerged on the local jazz scene in 2014 and has quickly become a regular at respected venues, including Dakota Jazz Club, Crooners, and Icehouse MPLS; she was even invited to sing for the grand opening of Vieux Carré (formerly The Artist Quarter) in July 2015. Deemed “the fastest rising star on the Twin Cities jazz scene,” Katia grew up on the West Coast (Everett, WA & Sacramento, CA), and was raised in a musical family on a strict diet of jazz, soul and r&b. Her father, keyboardist Mark Cardenas, is a former member of “The Time,” and appeared in Prince’s iconic Purple Rain. With a refined yet diverse musical taste, Katia has been most influenced by Ella Fitzgerald’s spirited jazz standards, Aretha Franklin’s high-powered R&B flavors and Astrid Giberto’s dulcet bossa tones. Performing an inspired and enticing variety of musical styles with the Twin Cities top jazz players, she has been described as “a young but veteran vocalist who can cover Ella Fitzgerald and Billie Holiday, yet is equally adept at modern folk/pop/blues,” with “the pipes to get over an R&B tune, but also has the instincts and subtlety to handle jazz standards.” These styles are reflected in her debut CD, “I’ll Be Seeing You ” (2016) which showcases her passion for classic American and Latin music, and the genuine simplicity of live instrumentation.