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Jody Thomas is a Canadian public servant who has been the national security advisor to the prime minister of Canada since 2022. Thomas has held a number of roles in the Public Service of Canada.

Education

Thomas holds a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Calgary and a Bachelor of Arts from Carleton University.[1]

Career

She has previously served as deputy minister for the Department of National Defence, commissioner of the Canadian Coast Guard, and chief operating officer for Passport Canada,[1] and served as an officer in the Naval Reserve.[2]

Thomas has been described as a realist on global issues, and "hawkish" towards China.[2]

References

  1. ^ a b "Jody Thomas". Prime Minister of Canada. 2022-01-04. Retrieved 2022-01-12.
  2. ^ a b Fife, Robert; Chase, Steven (2022-01-06). "Trudeau's new national security adviser Jody Thomas is hawkish on China". The Globe and Mail. Retrieved 2022-01-12.
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