John Hannaford | |
|---|---|
| 25th Clerk of the Privy Council Secretary to the Cabinet | |
| In office June 24, 2023 –July 7, 2025 | |
| Prime Minister | |
| Preceded by | Janice Charette |
| Succeeded by | Michael Sabia |
| Personal Representative of the Prime Minister to the European Union | |
| Assumed office October 1,2025 | |
| Prime Minister | Mark Carney |
| Preceded by | Stéphane Dion |
| Personal details | |
| Alma mater | Queen's University (BA) London School of Economics (M.Sc) University of Toronto (LL.B.) |
John Hannaford is a Canadian civil servant who served as the 25th clerk of the Privy Council and secretary to the Cabinet from June 24,2023,to July 7,2025. In October 2025,he was appointed by Prime Minister Mark Carney as his personal representative to the European Union. [1] [2]
Hannaford completed a Bachelor of Arts,History degree at Queen's University. Then,he completed a Master of Science,International Relations degree at the London School of Economics. Lastly,he completed a Bachelor of Laws degree at the University of Toronto. [3]
His previous roles include: [3]
Hannaford was also involved at a high level in the renegotiation of NAFTA,and he was at one time a foreign and defense policy adviser to Justin Trudeau. [4]
He was appointed as clerk following the retirement of Janice Charette on June 24,2023. [5]
Hannaford became a member of the King's Privy Council for Canada on July 4,2025,shortly before the end of his tenure as clerk. [6]