Amy Meunier
Appointed Assistant Deputy Minister in early 2022, Amy brings more than 20 years of government experience, with an established and diverse career in a variety of leadership roles and senior management positions across Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC). Her leadership experience ranges from business transformation, policy, communications, program management, and operations.
Before joining the Public Service, Amy served in a variety of roles to both the Minister of Environment and the Minister of Veterans Affairs, providing key support in relation to the passing of major policy initiatives such as the New Veterans Charter.
Early in her VAC career, Amy was instrumental in the completion of the department’s Independent Assessment which poised the department for effective program delivery and funding to meet the needs of Canada’s Veterans. Soon after, she helped lead the implementation of the department’s five-year transformation agenda before moving on to become the Executive Advisor to the Deputy Minister where she provided critical advice on the delivery of the department’s mandate.
Amy continued to serve in a number of senior executive posts in communications, program management, and operations. Of note, Amy led the development and implementation of a $22.4M communications renewal initiative for the department which has been recognized across government. Amy then led her division in developing the “Wait Time Strategic Direction Plan” which today, still serves as the foundation for action to address wait-times for disability benefits. Under her leadership, the number of disability benefits applications pending beyond the service standard reduced by almost fifty percent.
As a leader, Amy takes pride in her ability to collaborate and build relationships. She believes that by working together with partners, stakeholders, and employees, the department can best help the people it serves experience positive outcomes in life. She is proud to deliver on the mandate that recognizes and remembers the achievements and sacrifices of those who served Canada and communicating how VAC is here for them.
Amy was born and raised in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, and attended university in Iowa, USA. Upon completing her post-secondary education, Amy moved to Ottawa where she lived until relocating to Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, to work at VAC Head Office. As a proud and dedicated Mom, Amy can often be found in the local hockey arena, cheering on her son, Levi.