Secretaries of State provide dedicated leadership on specific issues or priorities within the broader portfolio of a Cabinet minister. While they are not members of Cabinet, they may participate in Cabinet or Cabinet Committee meetings when matters related to their responsibilities are raised, providing support and policy expertise in discussions.
  • Ruby Sahota
    The Honourable Ruby Sahota
    Secretary of State (Combatting Crime)
  • Buckley Belanger
    The Honourable Buckley Belanger
    Secretary of State (Rural Development)
  • Stephen Fuhr
    The Honourable Stephen Fuhr
    Secretary of State (Defence Procurement)
  • Anna Gainey
    The Honourable Anna Gainey
    Secretary of State (Children and Youth)
  • Wayne Long
    The Honourable Wayne Long
    Secretary of State (Canada Revenue Agency and Financial Institutions)
  • The Honourable Stephanie McLean, Secretary of State (Seniors)
    The Honourable Stephanie McLean
    Secretary of State (Seniors)
  • Nathalie Provost
    The Honourable Nathalie Provost
    Secretary of State (Nature)
  • Randeep Sarai
    The Honourable Randeep Sarai
    Secretary of State (International Development)
  • Adam van Koeverden
    The Honourable Adam van Koeverden
    Secretary of State (Sport)
  • John Zerucelli
    The Honourable John Zerucelli
    Secretary of State (Labour)