Marie Lemay to continue leading the Mint's business advancements for another five years
The Department of Finance Canada has announced the reappointment of Marie Lemay as the president and CEO of the Royal Canadian Mint for another five-year term, starting February 2024.
Lemay, who first assumed this role in January 2019, will continue to lead the Mint, a Crown corporation responsible for the minting and distribution of Canada's circulation coins. As President and CEO, she reports to the Board of Directors, guiding the Mint in its business performance, strategic development, and maintaining its status as a leader in global minting.
Lemay brings to this position over two decades of experience in senior government leadership roles, with a profound background in public policy. Before her tenure at the Royal Canadian Mint, she worked as deputy minister and deputy receiver general for Canada at Public Services and Procurement Canada, handling a large workforce and a significant budget.
Lemay's career also includes key positions at the Canada Economic Development Agency for Quebec Regions and Infrastructure Canada, as well as leading the National Capital Commission with a focus on transparency and public engagement.
She is affiliated with the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec and Professional Engineers Ontario and holds fellowships with Engineers Canada and the Canadian Academy of Engineering.
Additionally, she contributes her expertise to the corporate world as a member of the Richelieu Hardware Ltd. Board of Directors, emphasizing her multifaceted skills and leadership in both public service and the private sector.
“With her five years of experience as President and CEO, it is a pleasure to have Ms. Lemay agree to serve for another five years in this important role. I am sure that under her leadership the Mint will remain one of the largest and most successful mints in the world,” said deputy prime minister and minister of finance, the Honorable Chrystia Freeland.
