Cabinet committees carry out most of the day-to-day work of the Cabinet. Committees have their own members and areas of responsibility, which are set by the Prime Minister. The Treasury Board is the exception, as its mandate and membership are established in law. The current Cabinet committees include:
The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance is an ex-officio member of all Committees where she is not shown as a standing member.
Cabinet Committee on Agenda, Results and Communications
Manages the government’s overall strategic agenda and priority setting, and tracks implementation. It also undertakes focused and deep analysis of key priority issues and themes, and their strategic implications.
Chair: The Rt. Hon. Justin P. J. Trudeau
Vice-Chair: The Hon. Chrystia Freeland
Members
The Hon. William Sterling Blair
The Hon. Ahmed D. Hussen
The Hon. Mélanie Joly
The Hon. Dominic LeBlanc
The Hon. Mary F.Y. Ng
The Hon. Carla Qualtrough
The Hon. Pablo Rodriguez
Sub-Committee on Intergovernmental Coordination
Considers the intergovernmental dimensions of key priority issues as well as the ongoing health of the federation.
Chair: The Hon. Dominic LeBlanc
Vice-Chair: The Hon. Chrystia Freeland
Members
The Hon. Randy Boissonnault
The Hon. Karina Gould
The Hon. Marco E. L. Mendicino
The Hon. Carla Qualtrough
The Hon. Pablo Rodriguez
The Hon. Daniel Vandal
Treasury Board
Acts as the government’s management board. Provides oversight of the government’s financial management and spending, as well as oversight on human resources issues and digital transformation initiatives. Is the employer for the public service, and establishes policies and common standards for administrative, personnel, financial, and organizational practices across government. Fulfills the role of the Committee of Council in approving regulatory policies and regulations, and most orders-in-council.
Chair: The Hon. Mona Fortier
Vice-Chair: The Hon. Helena Jaczek
Members
The Hon. Chrystia Freeland
The Hon. Ahmed D. Hussen
The Hon. Diane Lebouthillier
The Hon. Joyce Murray
Alternates
The Hon. Randy Boissonnault
The Hon. Jean-Yves Duclos
The Hon. Sean Fraser
The Hon. Gudie Hutchings
The Hon. Mary F.Y. Ng
The Hon. Carla Qualtrough
The Hon. Daniel Vandal
The Hon. Jonathan Wilkinson
Cabinet Committee on Operations
Addresses urgent issues and tactical communications while providing day-to-day coordination of parliamentary planning and Cabinet Committee business.
Chair: The Hon. Dominic LeBlanc
Vice-Chair: The Hon. Ginette Petitpas Taylor
Members
The Hon. Jean-Yves Duclos
The Hon. Mona Fortier
The Hon. Karina Gould
The Hon. Mark Holland
The Hon. Helena Jaczek
The Hon. David Lametti
The Hon. Marco E. L. Mendicino
The Hon. Carla Qualtrough
The Hon. Pablo Rodriguez
The Hon. Jonathan Wilkinson
Sub-Committee on Litigation Management
A sub-committee of the Cabinet Committee on Operations, it considers the policy, financial, legal, and societal implications of complex litigation involving the Government of Canada as well as the government’s overall litigation strategy.
Chair: The Hon. Anita Anand
Vice-Chair: The Hon. Marco E. L. Mendicino
Members
The Hon. Mona Fortier
The Hon. Sean Fraser
The Hon. David Lametti
The Hon. Dominic LeBlanc
The Hon. Carla Qualtrough
The Hon. Daniel Vandal
Cabinet Committee on Reconciliation
Considers issues related to renewing the nation-to-nation, Inuit-Crown, and government-to-government relationship with First Nations, Inuit, and the Métis Nation. It examines initiatives designed to advance reconciliation and strengthen the relationship with Indigenous peoples.
Chair: The Hon. Daniel Vandal
Vice-Chair: The Hon. Helena Jaczek
Members
The Hon. Steven Guilbeault
The Hon. Patricia Hajdu
The Hon. Gudie Hutchings
The Hon. David Lametti
The Hon. Marc Miller
The Hon. Joyce Murray
The Hon. Jonathan Wilkinson
Cabinet Committee on Economy, Inclusion and Climate “A”
Considers such issues as sustainable and inclusive social and economic development, post-pandemic recovery, decarbonization, and the environment as well as improving the health and quality of life of Canadians.
Chair: The Hon. Carla Qualtrough
Vice-Chair: The Hon. Pablo Rodriguez
Members
The Hon. Omar Alghabra
The Hon. Marie-Claude Bibeau
The Hon. Jean-Yves Duclos
The Hon. Patricia Hajdu
The Hon. Marci Ien
The Hon. Helena Jaczek
The Hon. Kamal Khera
The Hon. Seamus O’Regan Jr.
The Hon. Ginette Petitpas Taylor
The Hon. Filomena Tassi
The Hon. Jonathan Wilkinson
The Hon. Daniel Vandal
Cabinet Committee on Economy, Inclusion and Climate “B”
Considers such issues as sustainable and inclusive social and economic development, post-pandemic recovery, decarbonization, and the environment and improving the health and quality of life of Canadians.
Chair: The Hon. François-Philippe Champagne
Vice-Chair: The Hon. Ahmed D. Hussen
Members
The Hon. Carolyn Bennett
The Hon. Randy Boissonnault
The Hon. Sean Fraser
The Hon. Steven Guilbeault
The Hon. Mark Holland
The Hon. Gudie Hutchings
The Hon. Dominic LeBlanc
The Hon. Diane Lebouthillier
The Hon. Marc Miller
The Hon. Joyce Murray
The Hon. Mary F.Y. Ng
The Hon. Pascale St-Onge
Cabinet Committee on Canada and the World
Considers issues concerning Canada’s engagement with, and participation in, the international community, including trade promotion and national defence.
Chair: The Hon. Karina Gould
Vice-Chair: The Hon. David Lametti
Members
The Hon. Omar Alghabra
The Hon. Anita Anand
The Hon. William Sterling Blair
The Hon. Mona Fortier
The Hon. Mélanie Joly
The Hon. Lawrence MacAulay
The Hon. Marco E. L. Mendicino
The Hon. Mary F.Y. Ng
The Hon. Harjit Singh Sajjan
The Hon. Pascale St-Onge
Cabinet Committee on Safety, Security and Emergencies
Considers threats and risks to the safety and security of Canada and Canadians, manages ongoing emergencies, and ensures strategic, integrated, and forward-looking leadership for emergency management (mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery).
Chair: The Hon. William Sterling Blair
Vice-Chair: The Hon. Patricia Hajdu
Members
The Hon. Omar Alghabra
The Hon. Anita Anand
The Hon. Marie-Claude Bibeau
The Hon. Jean-Yves Duclos
The Hon. Lawrence MacAulay
The Hon. Marco E. L. Mendicino
The Hon. Joyce Murray
The Hon. Harjit Singh Sajjan
Sub-Committee on the federal response to the Coronavirus disease (COVID-19)
A sub-committee of the Cabinet Committee on Safety, Security and Emergencies, it provides whole-of-government leadership, coordination, and preparedness for a response to, and recovery from, COVID-19.
Chair: The Hon. Dominic LeBlanc
Vice-Chair: The Hon. Filomena Tassi
Members
The Hon. Omar Alghabra
The Hon. Carolyn Bennett
The Hon. Marie-Claude Bibeau
The Hon. William Sterling Blair
The Hon. François-Philippe Champagne
The Hon. Jean-Yves Duclos
The Hon. Patricia Hajdu
The Hon. Marci Ien
The Hon. Kamal Khera
The Hon. Seamus O’Regan Jr.
The Hon. Daniel Vandal
Incident Response Group
Serves as a dedicated emergency committee in the event of a national crisis or during incidents elsewhere that have major implications for Canada. Responsible for coordinating a prompt federal response to an incident, and making fast, effective decisions to keep Canadians safe and secure, at home and abroad.
Members
The Incident Response Group is a working group of ministers. Membership of the Group may consist of relevant ministers and senior government leadership, as needed, based on the nature of the incident
