Jacqueline Spencer appointed as Archivist of Ontario

November 24, 2024

Announcement – Jacqueline Spencer

On behalf of the Archives of Ontario, I am pleased to announce that Jacqueline Spencer has been appointed Archivist of Ontario by Order in Council, effective November 7, 2024.

Jacqueline has been acting as Archivist of Ontario in addition to her permanent role as Assistant Deputy Ministry of the Archives Division, Policy, Archives, and Data, Ministry of Public and Business Service Delivery and Procurement for the past while. With this appointment, Jacqueline now takes on a role that she rightfully deserves.

Jacqueline joined the Archives of Ontario in 2020 and has been integral in enhancing user access to the Archives and spearheading ongoing digital improvements to preserve its collections. Her inclusive and transformational leadership has been instrumental in building relationships with partners and creating and promoting a community-centric Archives that reflects the diversity and richness of the government and province’s history.

An accomplished public servant with over 20 years of experience in the Ontario Public Service, Jacqueline’s commitment to community collaboration is exemplified by leading the establishment of the first Indigenous-led portfolio at the Archives. This initiative has streamlined access to records for Indigenous communities and survivor groups, making a tangible impact on our Truth and Reconciliation journey.

In addition to these accomplishments, Jacqueline also becomes the first Black woman to lead the Archives of Ontario, an historic moment for both the Archives of Ontario and the Canadian archival community.

I will continue to champion the Archives of Ontario in my role as the Associate Deputy Ministry for the Policy, Archives and Data Division.

Please join me in congratulating Jacqueline on her appointment!

John

John Roberts
Associate Deputy Minister, Chief Data and Privacy Officer
Ministry of Public and Business Service Delivery and Procurement

Order in Council 1438/2024

On the recommendation of the undersigned, the Lieutenant Governor of Ontario, by and with the advice and concurrence of the Executive Council of Ontario, orders that:

Pursuant to Section 8 of the Archives and Recordkeeping Act, 2006, c.34, Schedule A,

Jacqueline Spencer of Burlington

be appointed as Archivist of Ontario for a term of three years, effective the date this Order in Council is made;

and further that Order in Council 1331/2022 be revoked, effective the date this Order in Council is made.

Ministry of Public and Business Service Delivery and Procurement

Approved and Ordered: November 07, 2024

(Via Government of Ontario)