GATINEAU, QC, Oct. 6, 2023 /CNW/ - Today, the Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Official Languages Randy Boissonnault announced the reappointments of Pierre Laliberté and Nancy Healey to the Canada Employment Insurance Commission (CEIC).
Mr. Laliberté is reappointed as the Commissioner for Workers for a three-year term, effective October 9, 2023.
Ms. Healey's reappointment as the Commissioner for Employers for a three-year term was effective on July 26, 2023.
The Commissioner for Workers and the Commissioner for Employers are both responsible for representing the respective views of individuals and organizations affected by Employment and Social Development Canada's Employment Insurance (EI) program. By consulting stakeholders, the commissioners can convey concerns and positions regarding the administration of legislation, policy development and program delivery from workers and employers who pay into the program.
Mr. Laliberté was first appointed as interim Commissioner of Workers in 2016. He was reappointed as Commissioner in 2017 and 2020. Before serving the interests of workers in his current role, Mr. Laliberté spent 20 years serving trade union organizations such as the Canadian Labour Congress, the Fédération des travailleurs et travailleuses du Québec, and the United Steelworkers.
Ms. Healey was first appointed as Commissioner of Employers in July 2021. She is an award-winning chamber executive with 20 years of strategic and innovative leadership as a champion for business. From 2008 to 2020, she was the Chief Executive Officer of the St. John's Board of Trade, where she helped businesses succeed through advocacy work at the municipal, provincial and federal levels.
These reappointments are part of the Government of Canada's open, transparent and merit-based process for selecting Governor in Council appointees.
- The CEIC plays a leadership role, with Employment and Social Development Canada, in overseeing the EI program. It is mandated with annually monitoring and assessing the EI program. It is also responsible for ensuring financial transparency, EI rate-setting and EI appeals.
- The CEIC has four members. The Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson are the Deputy Minister of Employment and Social Development and the Senior Associate Deputy Minister of Employment and Social Development and Chief Operating Officer for Service Canada, respectively, both of whom represent the interests of government. The Commissioner for Employers and the Commissioner for Workers represent the interests of employers and workers, respectively.
- For more than 75 years, this tripartite organization has included representation from business, labour and the Government of Canada.
- The Commissioner for Workers and the Commissioner for Employers are appointed by the Governor in Council. They are mandated to represent and reflect the views of their respective constituencies.
Canada Employment Insurance Commission
Pierre Laliberté – Biographical note
Nancy Healey – Biographical note
SOURCE Employment and Social Development Canada
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