The Procurement Ombudsman

The Procurement Ombudsman: Mr. Shahid Minto

Mr. Shahid Minto is a chartered accountant with a master's degree in political science and a professional degree in law.

Shahid Minto is a highly experienced senior financial and program Public Sector executive who has specialized in examining and adding value to Canada's public policy and public administration by making fair and balanced recommendations arising from financial, regulatory and compliance reviews.

He has gained this expertise as a result of extensive experience with the Office of the Auditor General of Canada, which he joined in 1977. Mr. Minto was the Assistant Auditor General between 1989 and 2005. He has almost 30 years of experience in providing oversight and strengthening government operations including the management of civilian and military procurement, fixed and real property assets, financial management, privatization of government operations, foreign operations, transportation programs and the operation of Crown Corporations.

Prior to joining the Office of the Auditor General, Mr. Minto was employed in the private sector. He obtained his C.A. Designation while employed at Touche Ross & Co.

Immediately prior to his appointment as Procurement Ombudsman, Mr. Minto was the Chief Risk Officer at Public Works and Government Services Canada since September 2005. He established the first Chief Risk Officer function in the federal government and successfully implemented its mandate to strengthen the fairness, transparency and accountability of the department's operations. This Office is also responsible for the department's Ethics and Fairness Monitoring Programs. In his position as Chief Risk Officer, Mr. Minto operated independently from operational management and reported directly to Public Works and Government Services Canada's Deputy Minister.