Craig Hutton has been the Associate Assistant Deputy Minister of Policy for Transport Canada since May 2021. Transport Canada (TC)’s Policy Group is responsible for leading research and analysis and providing advice to develop and support TC’s policy frameworks, funding programs, and regulatory regimes, as well as advancing and facilitating the government’s key priorities and commitments with a focus on the efficient and environmental elements of TC’s mandate. As Associate ADM of the Policy Group Mr. Hutton has responsibility for areas including:

· Air Policy, Crown Corporations and Portfolio Governance · Environmental Policy; · International Relations, Intergovernmental Affairs, and Trade Policy · Marine Policy, Strategic Investments, Strategic Policy and Innovation · Surface Transportation Policy and Transportation and Economic Analysis

Prior to assuming his current responsibilities, Craig served as Director General, Strategic Policy and Innovation at Transport Canada where he was responsible for intergovernmental relations, Cabinet Affairs, and for policy development related to multimodal integration, technology innovation, arctic transportation and accessibility.

Before joining the department in 2006, he served in various senior roles within government, including at the Privy Council Office and Human Resources Development Canada.

Craig holds a Master of Arts degree in Political Science from Western University and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from Carleton University.