William V. Baker
Deputy Minister of Public Safety

William V. Baker was appointed Deputy Minister of Public Safety on October 13, 2009.

As Deputy Minister, Mr. Baker is responsible for coordinating and supporting the efforts of federal organizations helping to ensure national security and the safety of Canadians. He is charged with working with other levels of government, first responders, community groups, the private sector and other countries to enhance the safety of Canadians.

Mr. Baker began his career with the Government of Saskatchewan in 1979. In 1987, Mr. Baker joined Revenue Canada Taxation as Director of Program Evaluation, Internal Audit and Evaluation Directorate, and later held the positions of Director of the Corporate Development Division and of the Administration Consolidation Task Force.

Mr. Baker was Director General of the Policy and Intergovernmental Affairs Directorate before becoming the Assistant Deputy Minister of Appeals Branch in 1997 and Assistant Commissioner of Compliance Programs Branch in 1999.

In 2003, Mr. Baker joined the Canada Firearms Centre as Commissioner. He was appointed Deputy Commissioner and Chief Operating Officer of the Canada Revenue Agency on May 23, 2006, and Commissioner and Chief Executive Officer of the Canada Revenue Agency on April 2, 2007.

Mr. Baker earned both a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Psychology and a Master of Arts in Public Administration from Carleton University. He is a graduate of the ICD Corporate Governance College, Directors Education Program, September 2007. He also obtained the professional ICD.D designation granted by the Institute of Corporate Directors in November 2007.

In March 2008, Mr. Baker was awarded the 2008 Alumni Award for Distinctive Contribution to the Public Sector by the Carleton University’s School of Public Policy and Administration.

Mr. Baker is the National Chair of the 2009 Government of Canada Charitable Workplace Campaign.

He is married to Nicole Jauvin. Together, they have six children.