The Honourable Ian Shugart, P.C.

Ottawa – It is with immense sadness that I inform you that the Honourable Ian Shugart, P.C. has passed away.

Following a distinguished career in the public service spanning over 40 years, Senator Shugart was appointed to the Senate, representing the province of Ontario, on September 26, 2022.

Prior to his appointment to the Senate, Senator Shugart notably held the position of Deputy Minister for Environment and Climate Change Canada, Employment and Social Development Canada, and Foreign Affairs. In 2019, he was appointed the 24^th Clerk of the Privy Council and Secretary to the Cabinet, heading the Public Service and serving as the principal link between the Prime Minister and the public service of Canada.

Further details concerning a funeral or memorial service will be communicated as soon as they are available.

For more information
Sarah Boukhouali
Internal Affairs and Policy Advisor | Office of the Honourable Raymonde Gagné
613-992-4416 | Sarah.Boukhouali2@sen.parl.gc.ca