Official Opposition Shadow Cabinet of the 42nd Parliament of Canada

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Official Opposition Shadow Cabinet of the 42nd Parliament of Canada
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Shadow Cabinet of Canada
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Date formedNovember 4, 2015
People and organisations
Head of state Queen Elizabeth II
Opposition party Conservative Party of Canada
Opposition leader
History
Election(s) 2015
Legislature term(s)
Predecessor 41st (2011–2015)
Successor 43rd (2019–2021)

The Official Opposition Shadow Cabinet in Canada is composed of Members of Parliament of the main Opposition party responsible for holding the Government to account and for developing and disseminating the party's policy positions. Members of the Official Opposition are generally referred to as Opposition Critics, but the term Shadow Minister (which is generally used in other Westminster systems) is also used. The Conservative Party of Canada served as the Official Opposition in the 42nd Parliament.

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By Member

82 MPs have served in the Official Opposition Cabinet in the 42nd Parliament. 35 MPs are currently Senior Shadow Ministers. Highlight indicates that a Member is a current Senior Shadow Minister. Of the senior members of Shadow Cabinet, 24 are men and 11 are women. 6 are visible minorities.

PortraitShadow MinisterPortfolioTenure
MPAboultaif.png Ziad Aboultaif National RevenueNovember 20, 2015 — August 29, 2017
International DevelopmentAugust 30, 2017 — October 21, 2019
MPAlbas.png Dan Albas Interprovincial TradeNovember 20, 2015 — October 15, 2016
Deputy FinanceOctober 16, 2016 — August 29, 2017
Small BusinessAugust 30, 2017 — September 6, 2018
Innovation, Science & Economic DevelopmentSeptember 7, 2018 — October 21, 2019
Leona Alleslev - 2018 (30891572698) (cropped).jpg Leona Alleslev Border SecuritySeptember 17, 2018 — October 21, 2019
Dean Allison in USA - 2018 (25896188228) (cropped).jpg Dean Allison Deputy International DevelopmentNovember 20, 2015 — July 12, 2016
International DevelopmentJuly 13, 2016 — August 29, 2017
International TradeAugust 30, 2017 — October 21, 2019
Rona Ambrose - 2017 (35750557332) (cropped).jpg Rona Ambrose Leader of the Conservative PartyNovember 5, 2015 — May 27, 2017
Leader of the OppositionNovember 5, 2015 — May 27, 2017
Status of WomenNovember 20, 2015 — August 29, 2017
MPDavidAnderson.jpg David Anderson Human Rights & Religious FreedomNovember 20, 2015 — October 21, 2019
AgricultureSeptember 15, 2016 — August 29, 2017
Mel Arnold - 2018 (40564630864) (cropped).jpg Mel Arnold Deputy Fisheries & OceansNovember 20, 2015 — October 21, 2019
John Barlow in Washington - 2018 (cropped).jpg John Barlow Deputy Employment, Labour & Workforce DevelopmentNovember 20, 2015 — October 15, 2016
Interprovincial TradeOctober 16, 2016 — August 29, 2017
Deputy AgricultureAugust 30, 2017 — October 21, 2019
Employment, Labour & Workforce DevelopmentSeptember 7, 2018 — October 21, 2019
Candice Bergen 2014.jpg Candice Bergen Natural ResourcesNovember 20, 2015 — September 14, 2016
Opposition House LeaderSeptember 15, 2016 — October 21, 2019
BertholdMP.jpg Luc Berthold Deputy Infrastructure & CommunitiesNovember 20, 2015 — October 15, 2016
Deputy TransportationOctober 16, 2016 — August 29, 2017
AgricultureAugust 30, 2017 — October 21, 2019
James Bezan 2014.jpg James Bezan National DefenceNovember 20, 2015 — October 21, 2019
Maxime Bernier.jpg Maxime Bernier Innovation, Science, & Economic DevelopmentNovember 20, 2015 — April 7, 2016
August 30, 2017 — June 12, 2018
Steven Blaney 2014-11-11.jpg Steven Blaney Public Services & ProcurementNovember 20, 2015 — October 15, 2016
Veterans AffairsAugust 30, 2017 — September 24, 2017
Employment, Labour & Workforce DevelopmentSeptember 25, 2017 — September 6, 2018
Canadian HeritageSeptember 7, 2018 — October 21, 2019
La Francophonie & Official LanguagesSeptember 7, 2018 — October 21, 2019
MPBlock.jpg Kelly Block TransportationNovember 20, 2015 — October 21, 2019
Madameboucher.png Sylvie Boucher La Francophonie & Official LanguagesNovember 20, 2015 — August 29, 2017
Rural AffairsAugust 30, 2017 — October 21, 2019
Economic Development (Quebec)August 30, 2017 — October 21, 2019
John Brassard - 2019 (47899551081) (cropped).jpg John Brassard Urban AffairsNovember 20, 2015 — October 15, 2016
Veterans AffairsOctober 16, 2016 — August 29, 2017
Deputy Chief Opposition WhipAugust 30, 2017 — October 21, 2019
Gord Brown in Brockville - 2018 (38943055435) (cropped).jpg Gord Brown Chief Opposition WhipNovember 20, 2015 — July 19, 2017
Deputy National DefenceAugust 30, 2017 — May 2, 2018
Colin Carrie - 2018 (25896188228) (cropped).jpg Colin Carrie Deputy HealthNovember 20, 2015 — April 7, 2016
HealthApril 8, 2016 — August 29, 2017
Canada-US RelationsAugust 30, 2017 — October 21, 2019
Economic Development (S. Ontario)August 30, 2017 — October 21, 2019
Michael Chong.jpg Michael Chong Deputy EnvironmentNovember 20, 2015 — May 16, 2016
Infrastructure & CommunitiesAugust 30, 2017 — September 6, 2018
Urban AffairsAugust 30, 2017 — September 6, 2018
ScienceSeptember 7, 2018 — October 21, 2019
MPAlupaClarke.jpg Alupa Clarke Veterans AffairsNovember 20, 2015 — October 15, 2016
Public ServicesOctober 16, 2016 — August 29, 2017
La Francophonie & Official LanguagesAugust 30, 2017 — September 6, 2018
Deputy International TradeAugust 30, 2017 — October 21, 2019
Tony Clement 2012.jpg Tony Clement Foreign AffairsNovember 20, 2015 — July 12, 2016
Public SafetyOctober 16, 2016 — August 29, 2017
Public ServicesAugust 30, 2017 — October 21, 2019
JusticeSeptember 7, 2018 — October 21, 2019
Michael Cooper - 2018 (41676503252) (cropped).jpg Michael Cooper Deputy JusticeNovember 20, 2015 — October 21, 2019
Monsieurdeltell.png Gérard Deltell Employment, Labour & Workforce DevelopmentNovember 20, 2015 — October 15, 2016
FinanceOctober 16, 2016 — August 29, 2017
Treasury BoardAugust 30, 2017 — October 21, 2019
2013-05-16 Kerry Diotte.jpg Kerry Diotte Deputy Urban AffairsNovember 20, 2015 — August 29, 2017
Deputy Public Services & ProcurementAugust 30, 2017 — October 21, 2019
MPDoherty.png Todd Doherty Asia-Pacific GatewayNovember 20, 2015 — October 21, 2019
Deputy Indigenous AffairsNovember 20, 2015 — August 29, 2017
Fisheries and OceansSeptember 15, 2016 — October 21, 2019
Ted Falk MP.png Ted Falk Deputy Employment, Labour & Workforce DevelopmentSeptember 25, 2017 — October 21, 2019
Ed Fast visits University of the Fraser Valley.jpg Ed Fast Environment & Climate ChangeNovember 20, 2015 — October 21, 2019
MPDianeFinley.jpg Diane Finley Deputy Innovation, Science & Economic DevelopmentNovember 20, 2015 — April 7, 2016
Innovation, Science & Economic DevelopmentApril 8, 2016 — August 29, 2017
Cheryl Gallant in 2017.png Cheryl Gallant Economic Development (Northern Ontario)November 20, 2015 — August 29, 2017
GenereuxMP.jpg Bernard Généreux Official LanguagesNovember 20, 2015 — October 15, 2016
Deputy La FrancophonieNovember 20, 2015 — October 15, 2016
Economic Development (Quebec)October 16, 2016 — August 29, 2017
Garnett Genuis.jpg Garnett Genuis Deputy Human Rights & Religious FreedomNovember 20, 2015 — August 29, 2017
Deputy Foreign AffairsAugust 30, 2017 — October 21, 2019
Marilyn Gladu - 2018 (40380196482) (cropped).jpg Marilyn Gladu ScienceNovember 20, 2015 — August 29, 2017
HealthAugust 30, 2017 — October 21, 2019
Joel Godin.jpg Joël Godin Economic Development (Quebec)November 20, 2015 — October 15, 2016
Deputy EnvironmentMay 17, 2016 — August 29, 2017
Deputy Infrastructure & CommunitiesAugust 30, 2017 — October 21, 2019
GourdeMP.jpg Jacques Gourde Deputy AgricultureNovember 20, 2015 — August 29, 2017
Deputy EthicsAugust 30, 2017 — October 21, 2019
Rachael Harder in Ottawa - 2018 (45007363542) (cropped).jpg Rachael Harder YouthNovember 20, 2015 — August 29, 2017
Persons with DisabilitiesNovember 20, 2015 — August 29, 2017
Deputy HealthApril 8, 2016 — August 29, 2017
Status of WomenAugust 30, 2017 — October 21, 2019
Matt Jeneroux Western Economic DiversificationNovember 20, 2015 — August 29, 2017
ScienceAugust 30, 2017 — September 6, 2018
Innovation, Science & Economic DevelopmentJune 13, 2018 — September 6, 2018
Infrastructure, Communities & Urban AffairsSeptember 7, 2018 — October 21, 2019
Pat Kelly Deputy Treasury BoardNovember 20, 2015 — August 29, 2017
National RevenueAugust 30, 2017 — October 21, 2019
Peter Kent.jpg Peter Kent Consular AffairsNovember 20, 2015 — August 29, 2017
Deputy Foreign AffairsNovember 20, 2015 — July 12, 2016
Foreign AffairsJuly 13, 2016 — August 29, 2017
EthicsAugust 30, 2017 — October 21, 2019
MPKitchen.jpg Robert Kitchen SportNovember 20, 2015 — August 29, 2017
Deputy Sport & DisabilitiesAugust 30, 2017 — October 21, 2019
Deputy YouthAugust 30, 2017 — October 21, 2019
Tom Kmiec Deputy Foreign AffairsOctober 16, 2016 — August 29, 2017
Deputy FinanceAugust 30, 2017 — October 21, 2019
StephanieKusie2.jpg Stephanie Kusie Deputy HealthAugust 30, 2017 — October 21, 2019
Democratic InstitutionsSeptember 7, 2018 — October 21, 2019
Mike Lake 2015.jpg Mike Lake Newborn & Maternal HealthNovember 20, 2015 — August 29, 2017
Deputy International DevelopmentAugust 30, 2017 — October 21, 2019
Denis Lebel 2017.jpg Denis Lebel Conservative Party Deputy LeaderNovember 20, 2015 — July 19, 2017
Deputy Leader of the OppositionNovember 20, 2015 — July 19, 2017
Intergovernmental AffairsNovember 20, 2015 — August 29, 2017
KellieLeitch2014.jpg Kellie Leitch HealthNovember 20, 2015 — April 7, 2016
BenLobb 2018 KSF.jpg Ben Lobb Deputy TransportationAugust 30, 2017 — October 21, 2019
MPLukiwski.jpg Tom Lukiwski Western Economic DiversificationAugust 30, 2017 — October 21, 2019
Richard Martel (cropped).jpg Richard Martel Deputy National DefenceSeptember 7, 2018 — October 21, 2019
Kelly McCauley Deputy Public ServicesNovember 20, 2015 — August 29, 2017
Phil McColeman.jpg Phil McColeman Deputy FinanceNovember 20, 2015 — October 15, 2016
Treasury BoardOctober 16, 2016 — August 29, 2017
Deputy Employment, Labour & Workforce DevelopmentAugust 30, 2017 — September 24, 2017
Veterans AffairsSeptember 25, 2017 — October 21, 2019
Cathy McLeod 5241.jpg Cathy McLeod Indigenous AffairsNovember 20, 2015 — August 29, 2017
Indigenous RelationsAugust 30, 2017 — October 21, 2019
Indigenous ServicesAugust 30, 2017 — October 21, 2019
Economic Development (The North)August 30, 2017 — October 21, 2019
Larry Miller at Olympic ceremony.jpg Larry Miller Deputy Public Safety & Emergency PreparednessJuly 13, 2016 — August 29, 2017
MPGlenMotz.jpg Glen Motz Deputy Public Safety & Emergency PreparednessAugust 30, 2017 — October 21, 2019
John Nater Shared EconomyAugust 30, 2017 — October 21, 2019
Interprovincial TradeAugust 30, 2017 — October 21, 2019
Rob Nicholson 2013 crop.jpg Rob Nicholson JusticeNovember 20, 2015 — October 21, 2019
Public ServicesSeptember 7, 2018 — October 21, 2019
Alex Nuttall in Barrie - 2017 (37238507370) (cropped).jpg Alex Nuttall Economic Development (Southern Ontario)November 20, 2015 — August 29, 2017
Shared EconomyApril 8, 2016 — August 29, 2017
Deputy Innovation, Science & Economic DevelopmentApril 8, 2016 — August 29, 2017
Sport & DisabilitiesAugust 30, 2017 — October 21, 2019
YouthAugust 30, 2017 — October 21, 2019
Mpobhrai.png Deepak Obhrai International DevelopmentNovember 20, 2015 — July 12, 2016
Erin O'Toole.jpg Erin O'Toole Public Safety & Emergency PreparednessNovember 20, 2015 — October 15, 2016
Foreign AffairsAugust 30, 2017 — October 21, 2019
PaulHusMP.jpg Pierre Paul-Hus Military ProcurementNovember 20, 2015 — August 29, 2017
Deputy National DefenceNovember 20, 2015 — August 29, 2017
Public Safety & Emergency PreparednessAugust 30, 2017 — October 21, 2019
Pierre Poilievre.jpg Pierre Poilievre Treasury BoardNovember 20, 2015 — October 15, 2016
Employment, Labour & Work OpportunityOctober 16, 2016 — August 29, 2017
FinanceAugust 30, 2017 — October 21, 2019
Lisa Raitt - 2017 (36917974502) (cropped)2.jpg Lisa Raitt FinanceNovember 20, 2015 — October 15, 2016
Conservative Party Deputy LeaderJuly 20, 2017 — October 21, 2019
Deputy Leader of the OppositionJuly 20, 2017 — October 21, 2019
Alain Rayes.jpg Alain Rayes Deputy Public Safety & Emergency PreparednessNovember 20, 2015 — July 12, 2016
Deputy Foreign AffairsJuly 13, 2016 — October 15, 2016
Deputy InfrastructureOctober 16, 2016 — August 29, 2017
Intergovernmental AffairsAugust 30, 2017 — October 21, 2019
Scott Reid.jpg Scott Reid Democratic InstitutionsNovember 20, 2015 — January 30, 2018
Deputy Opposition House LeaderNovember 20, 2015 — September 14, 2016
MPRempel.jpg Michelle Rempel Immigration, Refugees & CitizenshipNovember 20, 2015 — October 21, 2019
Blake Richards.jpg Blake Richards TourismNovember 20, 2015 — October 21, 2019
Deputy Democratic InstitutionsNovember 20, 2015 — August 29, 2017
Democratic InstitutionsJanuary 31, 2018 — September 6, 2018
Small Business & Export PromotionSeptember 7, 2018 — October 21, 2019
Gerry Ritz 2013-04-09.jpg Gerry Ritz International TradeNovember 20, 2015 — August 29, 2017
Bob Saroya.jpg Bob Saroya Deputy Immigration, Refugees & CitizenshipNovember 20, 2015 — October 21, 2019
MulticulturalismSeptember 7, 2018 — October 21, 2019
Andrew-Scheer-June-2017.jpg Andrew Scheer Opposition House LeaderNovember 20, 2015 — September 14, 2016
Leader of the OppositionMay 27, 2017 — October 21, 2019
Leader of the Conservative PartyMay 27, 2017 — October 21, 2019
MPSchmale.png Jamie Schmale Economic Development (N. Ontario)August 30, 2017 — October 21, 2019
Deputy Natural ResourcesAugust 30, 2017 — October 21, 2019
MPShipley.png Bev Shipley Rural AffairsNovember 20, 2015 — August 29, 2017
Robert Sopuck Wildlife ConservationNovember 20, 2015 — October 21, 2019
Deputy Environment & Climate ChangeAugust 30, 2017 — October 21, 2019
Mark Strahl - 2017 (38985000371) (cropped).jpg Mark Strahl Fisheries & OceansNovember 20, 2015 — September 14, 2016
Natural ResourcesSeptember 15, 2016 — August 29, 2017
Chief Opposition WhipJuly 20, 2017 — October 21, 2019
StubbsShannonMP.jpg Shannon Stubbs Deputy Natural ResourcesNovember 20, 2015 — August 29, 2017
Natural ResourcesAugust 30, 2017 — October 21, 2019
Dave Van Kesteren Deputy International TradeNovember 20, 2015 — August 29, 2017
Deputy Families, Children & Social DevelopmentAugust 30, 2017 — October 21, 2019
Peter Van Loan December 2010.jpg Peter Van Loan Canadian HeritageNovember 20, 2015 — September 6, 2018
Karen Vecchio Families, Children & Social DevelopmentNovember 20, 2015 — October 21, 2019
Arnold.Viersen.jpg Arnold Viersen Deputy Rural AffairsNovember 20, 2015 — August 29, 2017
Deputy Innovation, Science & Economic DevelopmentAugust 30, 2017 — October 21, 2019
MPWagantall.jpg Cathay Wagantall Deputy Veterans AffairsNovember 20, 2015 — October 21, 2019
Mark Warawa - 2017 (38985000371) (cropped).jpg Mark Warawa SeniorsNovember 20, 2015 — August 29, 2017
Income Security & Palliative CareSeptember 25, 2017 — June 20, 2019
Deputy SeniorsSeptember 25, 2017 — June 20, 2019
Chris Warkentin MP 2014.jpg Chris Warkentin AgricultureNovember 20, 2015 — September 14, 2016
Deputy Opposition House LeaderSeptember 15, 2016 — October 21, 2019
Surrey Mayor Dianne Watts by Erin Loxam (2008).jpg Dianne Watts Infrastructure & CommunitiesNovember 20, 2015 — August 29, 2017
Urban AffairsOctober 16, 2016 — August 29, 2017
Employment, Labour & Workforce DevelopmentAugust 30, 2017 — September 24, 2017
MPWaugh.jpg Kevin Waugh Deputy Canadian HeritageNovember 20, 2015 — August 29, 2017
Deputy Indigenous RelationsAugust 30, 2017 — October 21, 2019
AliceWongMP.jpg Alice Wong Small BusinessNovember 20, 2015 — August 29, 2017
SeniorsAugust 30, 2017 — October 21, 2019
Bob Zimmer Deputy Families, Children & Social DevelopmentNovember 20, 2015 — August 29, 2017
Deputy Treasury BoardAugust 30, 2017 — October 21, 2019

By Shadow Cabinet

Following the 2015 federal election, held on October 19, 2015, the Conservative Party lost power and became the 42nd Parliament of Canada's Official Opposition. It was led by Rona Ambrose on an interim basis from November 2015 to May 2017. [1]

Andrew Scheer was elected permanent leader in May 2017.

Andrew Scheer

Scheer VI (September 7, 2018 – October 21, 2019)

Scheer V (June 13, 2018 – September 6, 2018)

Scheer IV (January 31, 2018 – June 12, 2018)

Scheer III (September 25, 2017 – January 30, 2018)

Scheer II (August 30, 2017 – September 24, 2017)

Scheer I (May 27, 2017 – August 30, 2017)

Rona Ambrose

Ambrose VI (October 16, 2016 – May 27, 2017)

Ambrose V (September 15, 2016 – October 15, 2016)

Ambrose IV (July 13, 2016 – September 14, 2016)

Ambrose III (May 17, 2016 – July 12, 2016)

Ambrose II (April 8, 2016 – May 16, 2016)

Ambrose I (October 19, 2015 – April 7, 2016)

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