Janice Charette was awarded the degree of Doctor of Laws, honoris causa, at the 9:00 a.m. ceremony on Tuesday, June 13, “in recognition of outstanding dedication
and distinguished service to Canadians as Clerk of the Privy Council, diplomat and humanitarian”
Charette became the Clerk of the Privy Council and Secretary to the Cabinet for the second time in May 2022. She previously held several senior leadership positions in the public service, including High Commissioner for Canada in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, Deputy Minister for Human Resources and Skills Development Canada, Deputy Minister for Citizenship and Immigration Canada, Associate Deputy Minister for Health Canada and Associate Secretary to the Cabinet and Deputy Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs.
Charette attended Carleton University, where she received a Bachelor of Commerce degree, and she was granted an honorary doctorate from Kingston University, United Kingdom. In March 2021, Charette received the ICD.D designation from the Institute
of Corporate Directors. The designation represents a commitment to excellence in the boardroom and the highest standards of leadership.