Environment (1971-06-11 - )
This portfolio was created by Statute 19-20 Elizabeth II, c. 42, assented to May 26, 1971 and in force June 11, 1971. By this Act the Minister of the Environment is the Minister of Fisheries.
Current Information
- Guilbeault, Steven, Minister of Environment and Climate Change (Liberal Party of Canada) (2021-10-26 - )
- Tremblay, Jean-François, Deputy Minister of Environment and Climate Change (2023-09-18 - )
- Dabrusin, Julie, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Environment and Climate Change and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Energy and Natural Resources (Liberal Party of Canada) (2023-09-18 - )
- van Koeverden, Adam, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Environment and Climate Change and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Sport and Physical Activity (Liberal Party of Canada) (2023-09-18 - )
- Michaud, Kristina, Critic, Climate Change (Bloc Québécois) (2021-10-05 - )
- Pauzé, Monique, Critic, Environment (Bloc Québécois) (2021-10-05 - )
- Pauzé, Monique, Critic, Sustainable Development (Bloc Québécois) (2021-10-05 - )
- Collins, Laurel, Critic, Environment and Climate Change (New Democratic Party) (2021-10-29 - )
- Masse, Brian, Critic for Great Lakes (New Democratic Party) (2021-10-29 - )
- Deltell, Gérard, Shadow Minister for Environment and Climate Change (Conservative Party of Canada) (2022-10-12 - )
- Calkins, Blaine, Shadow Minister for Hunting, Fishing and Conservation (Conservative Party of Canada) (2022-10-12 - )
- Boulerice, Alexandre, Deputy Critic Climate Change (New Democratic Party) (2021-10-29 - )
- Kitchen, Robert Gordon, Associate Shadow Minister for Environment and Climate Change (Conservative Party of Canada) (2022-10-12 - )
This list includes departments, agencies, commissions and Crown Corporations named in Schedule I, I.1, II and III of the Financial Administration Act.
- Canada Emission Reduction Incentives Agency (Climate Fund Agency)
- Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency
Historical Information
- 1979-04-02
Department Change
Pursuant to Statute 27-28 Elizabeth II, c. 13, assented to March 15, 1979 and proclaimed in force April 2, 1979, the Minister of the Environment is no longer the Minister of Fisheries.
- 2015-11-04
Department Change
On November 4, 2015, as part of the creation of the new ministry, several changes were made to the machinery of government to reflect the government's priorities.
The name of the department has changed to: Environment Canada to Environment and Climate Change Canada
(Source: Privy Council Office, November 5, 2015)
- Fisheries and Forestry (1969-04-01 - 1971-06-10)
The offices of Minister of Fisheries and Minister of Forestry and Rural Development were abolished and the office of Minister of Fisheries and Forestry was created by Statute 17-18 Elizabeth II, c. 28, assented to March 28, 1969 and in force April 1, 1969.
- Fisheries and Oceans (1979-04-02 - )
Pursuant to Statute 27-28 Elizabeth II, c. 13, assented to March 15, 1979 and proclaimed in force April 2, 1979, the Minister of the Environment is no longer the Minister of Fisheries.