Government of Canada information
Find sources for federal government staff, and information and links to key ministries SFU most often interacts with.
Directories
You can find:
- specific government employees in the Government Employees Database System (GEDS);
- specific MPs from the House of Commons website;
- specific Senators from the Senate of Canada website; or
- Ministers' profiles and mandates from the Prime Minister's Office website.
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Key Federal Ministries
Below you can find information regarding ministries that SFU most often interacts with. For information regarding a Minister's mandate, please click on their ministerial portfolio. For a full listing on all departments and agencies, you may visit the Government of Canada website.
The Ministry of Innovation, Science and Economic Development (ISED) is responsible for leveraging science and innovation to develop the Canadian economy. The ministry oversees the many regional, science, and innovation organizations and council that promote and fund research and innovation activities.
Ministers
- The Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry
- The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages
Key Links
- National Research Council
- National Sciences and Engineering Research Council
- Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council
- Canadian Institutes of Health Research
- Canada Foundation for Innovation
- Science, Technology and Innovation Council
- Western Economic Diversification Canada
- Copyright Board of Canada
- Statistics Canada
The Department of Finance oversees the development and implementation of the federal budget, dictating the distribution of funding for the implementation of the government’s initiatives and services.
Minister
- The Honourable Bill Morneau, Minister of Finance
- The Honourable Mona Fortier, Minister of Middle Class Prosperity and Associate Minister of Finance
Key Links
The Department of Canadian Heritage oversees culture, arts, and civics in Canada. The department provides funding for arts, athletics, and support for the official languages.
Ministers
- The Honourable Steven Guilbeault, MInsiter of Canadian Heritage
- The Honourable Bardish Chagger, Minsiter of Diversity and Inclusion and Youth
- The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages
Key Links
Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs oversees the maintenance of the relationships of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis with the Government of Canada, and leads development in Canada’s north.
Ministers
- The Honourable Carolyn Bennett, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations
- The Honourable Dan Vandal, Minsiter of Northern Affairs
Key Links
Indigenous Services Canada develops and maintains the services made available to First Nations, Inuit, and Métis in Canada.
Minister
Key Links
Infrastructure Canada (INFC) oversees the investment and development of national and regional infrastructure, including public transit and green infrastructure.
Minister
- The Honourable Catherine McKenna, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities
- The Honourable Maryam Monsef, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Rural Economic Development
Key Links
Global Affairs Canada (GAC) oversees the maintenance of Canada’s international relations, trade, and development.
Ministers
- The Honourable François-Phillipe Champagne, Minister of Foreign Affairs
- The Honourable Karina Gould, Minister of International Development
- The Honourable Mary Ng, Minster of Small Business, Export Promotion, and International Trade
Key Links
The Ministry of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship oversees the management of immigration into Canada, as well as the provides support services to refugees.
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