Partnership Council

The Sustainable Jobs Partnership Council provides independent, expert advice to the Minister of Energy and Natural Resources and the Minister of Jobs and Families on measures and policies related to sustainable jobs, including the Sustainable Jobs Action Plan.

Members of the Partnership Council are appointed with a view to ensuring a broad cross section of expertise, knowledge and lived experience, with positions earmarked for Indigenous, labour and industry representatives, in accordance with the Canadian Sustainable Jobs Act.

The Partnership Council:

• Engages with Canadians across the country to ensure their voices can influence federal action
• Advises on measures to foster sustainable job creation and to support workers, communities, and regions in the shift to a low-carbon economy
• Coordinates advice with the Net-Zero Advisory Body and reaches out to other relevant bodies across the federal landscape to ensure activities are coordinated and that various bodies take advantage of one another’s expertise

Annual Report

Under the Canadian Sustainable Jobs Act, the Sustainable Jobs Partnership Council is required to submit an annual report to the Minister of Energy and Natural Resources and the Minister of Jobs and Families. The annual report serves as the mechanism for the Sustainable Jobs Partnership Council to provide its advice to the Ministers and to report on its activities for the year. The Partnership Council’s first annual report was submitted to Ministers on November 14, 2025.

• Sustainable Jobs Partnership Council Annual Report (published December 10, 2025)

Minister’s Response

Following the receipt of the Partnership Council’s annual report, the Minister must, after consulting with other relevant federal ministers, prepare a written response to the Council’s annual report. This Ministerial response must be made public within 120 days after the date on which the Minister receives the annual report.

Appointment process

Members of the Partnership Council are appointed by the Governor-in-Council following an open, transparent, and merit-based process.

For information on the appointment process, refer to the Government of Canada’s GIC Appointment Opportunities web page or email sustainablejobs-emploisdurables@nrcan-rncan.gc.ca.

Members

Members of the Sustainable Jobs Partnerships Council are from regions across Canada and possess expertise from a range of sectors relevant to Canada’s sustainable jobs approach.

Current Members

Consult the full Terms of Reference that guide the Partnership Council to learn more.

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