2014 Outstanding Achievement Award of the Public Service of Canada
His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General of Canada, joined by the Right Honourable Stephen Harper, Prime Minister of Canada, presented the 2014 Outstanding Achievement Award of the Public Service of Canada, at Rideau Hall, on February 27, 2015. "Canada’s public service is among the best in the world. It is seen as a model internationally. The expertise of Canadian public servants is frequently sought by our global partners."
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The Prime Minister of Canada also delivered a speech on this occasion.
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The award was presented to Ian Burney, Assistant Deputy Minister, Trade Agreements and Negotiations at the Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development.
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The Outstanding Achievement Award is distinct from other awards as it is the Prime Minister’s Award and accords the highest expression of recognition for senior leaders in the Public Service of Canada. Introduced in 1966, the OAA recognizes the sustained and outstanding performance of career public servants occupying full-time positions at the executive or deputy minister level or equivalent. It is a celebration of achievement and a symbol of public service pride and excellence.
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