Who Is Marc-André Blanchard, Carney’s New Chief of Staff

Then Permanent Representative of Canada to the United Nations Marc-Andre Blanchard speaks to media during the Liberal cabinet retreat in Winnipeg, on Jan. 19, 2020. The Canadian Press/Mike Sudoma

Former United Nations ambassador Marc-André Blanchard will step into the role of Prime Minister Mark Carney’s chief of staff, assuming one of the most powerful positions in Ottawa.

Carney had not named someone to the position since being sworn-in as prime minister on March 14. Former Liberal MP and public safety minister Marco Mendicino has been filling the role in the interim.