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Veterans Affairs (1988-12-12 -  )

The office of Minister of Pensions and National Health was abolished and the offices of Minister of Veterans Affairs and Minister of National Health and Welfare were created by Statute 8 George VI, c. 19, assented to June 30, 1944, and Statute 8 George VI, c. 22, assented to July 24, 1944, respectively, both Acts proclaimed in force October 18, 1944. The French title of this portfolio was changed by Revised Statutes, 1985, c. V-1, in force December 12, 1988.

Current Information

Minister

  • Petitpas Taylor, Ginette, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence (Liberal Party of Canada) (2023-07-26 -  )

Departmental Deputy Minister

  • Ledwell, Paul, Deputy Minister (2021-05-25 -  )

Parliamentary Secretary

  • Sarai, Randeep, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence (Liberal Party of Canada) (2023-09-18 -  )

Critic

  • Desilets, Luc, Critic, Veterans Affairs (Bloc Québécois) (2021-10-05 -  )
  • Richards, Blake, Shadow Minister for Veterans Affairs (Conservative Party of Canada) (2022-10-12 -  )
  • Blaney, Rachel, Critic, Veterans Affairs (New Democratic Party) (2021-10-29 -  )

Assistant / Associate Critic

  • Tolmie, Fraser, Associate Shadow Minister for Veterans Affairs (Conservative Party of Canada) (2022-10-12 -  )

Ministerial Responsibility for the Current Parliament

This list includes departments, agencies, commissions and Crown Corporations named in Schedule I, I.1, II and III of the Financial Administration Act.

  • Veterans Review and Appeals Board
  • Office of the Veterans' Ombudsman
  • Bureau of Pensions Advocates

Historical Information

Preceded By

  • Veterans Affairs (1944-10-18 - 1988-12-11)

    The office of Minister of Pensions and National Health was abolished and the offices of Minister of Veterans Affairs and Minister of National Health and Welfare were created by Statute 8 George VI, c. 19, assented to June 30, 1944, and Statute 8 George VI, c. 22, assented to July 24, 1944, respectively, both Acts proclaimed in force October 18, 1944.

Historical Table of Roles and Responsibilities