Carney Launches New Digital Transformation Agency Led By Former Google Exe

Despite having published the salary ranges of his predecessor and other senior appointees.

When salaries are kept secret, the public automatically loses trust. We are entering a new technological era, and Pichette’s responsibilities as CEO may be much greater than his predecessors'.

Regardless, the government needs to be transparent about the role and disclose his salary range so Canadians can judge fairly.

Taxpayers should always have the right to know the salary ranges of senior officials paid with their hard-earned tax dollars.

According to reporting by Politico, the Privy Council Office is refusing to disclose the salary range of Patrick Pichette, CEO of Digital Transformation Canada, despite having published the salary ranges of his predecessor and other senior appointees. When salaries are kept secret, the public automatically loses trust. We are entering a new technological era, and Pichette’s responsibilities as CEO may be much greater than his predecessors'. Regardless, the government needs to be transparent about the role and disclose his salary range so Canadians can judge fairly. Taxpayers should always have the right to know the salary ranges of senior officials paid with their hard-earned tax dollars.

— Dr. Leslyn Lewis (@LeslynLewis)October 10, 2026

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