About John Hannaford
John Hannaford was a Canadian civil servant and diplomat.
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.
Education Hannaford completed a bachelor of arts in history at Queen's University. He later completed a master of science, focusing on international relations, at the London School of Economics. He also completed a bachelor of laws at the University of Toronto.
Career His previous roles include:
Hannaford was appointed as clerk following the retirement of Janice Charette on June 24, 2023.
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.
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