Catherine Blewett
About Catherine Blewett
Catherine Blewett serves as the Deputy Clerk to the Privy Council and Associate Secretary to Cabinet in the Government of Canada, a position she has held since 2019. She also works as the Chief Strategic Engagement Officer at the Ocean Frontier Institute, having previously held various leadership roles in government, including Deputy Minister at Fisheries and Oceans Canada.
Work at Government of Canada
Catherine Blewett currently serves as Deputy Clerk to the Privy Council and Associate Secretary to Cabinet at the Government of Canada. She has held this position since 2019, contributing to the governance and administrative functions of the federal government in Ottawa, Ontario. Prior to this role, she worked at Fisheries and Oceans Canada as Deputy Minister from 2016 to 2019, where she was involved in managing departmental operations and policy development.
Current Role at Ocean Frontier Institute
Since 2020, Catherine Blewett has been the Chief Strategic Engagement Officer at the Ocean Frontier Institute. In this role, she focuses on fostering strategic partnerships and enhancing engagement with stakeholders in ocean research and innovation. Her leadership contributes to advancing the institute's mission of promoting sustainable ocean practices.
Education and Expertise
Catherine Blewett holds a Master's degree in Public Administration and a Bachelor's degree in Political Science and Government, both from Dalhousie University. Her educational background provides her with a solid foundation in governance, policy analysis, and public sector management, which she has applied throughout her career in various governmental roles.
Background in Nova Scotia Government
Catherine Blewett has extensive experience in the Government of Nova Scotia, where she held multiple senior positions. She served as Deputy Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs and CEO of the Office of Aboriginal Affairs from 2011 to 2014, and later as Clerk of the Executive Council and Secretary to Cabinet from 2015 to 2016. Additionally, she was Deputy Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs and CEO of the Office of Immigration from 2014 to 2016.
Previous Experience in Federal Government
Before her current roles, Catherine Blewett worked at Citizenship and Immigration Canada as Director of Operations for Nova Scotia from 2009 to 2011. She also held positions at the Government of Canada as Director of Intergovernmental Relations and Director of Infrastructure from 2001 to 2009. Her federal experience has equipped her with a deep understanding of intergovernmental relations and infrastructure policy.