Privy Council for Canada

The Privy Council for Canada is an advisory body composed mainly of current and former Cabinet ministers and senior officials who help advise the Governor General and the Prime Minister on government matters. While its formal functions are largely ceremonial today, it historically played a key role in advising on national policies and decisions. Members are appointed based on government needs, and the Privy Council Office, the secretariat of the Privy Council, manages the administration and coordination of government activities. Its role underscores the continuity and organization of Canada's federal government at the highest level.