Official Opposition Shadow Cabinet of the 43rd Parliament of Canada

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Official Opposition Shadow Cabinet of the 43rd Parliament of Canada
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Shadow Cabinet of Canada
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Date formedNovember 29, 2019
People and organizations
Head of state Queen Elizabeth II
Opposition party Conservative Party of Canada
Opposition leader
History
Election 2019
Legislature term
Predecessor 42nd (2015–2019)
Successor 44th (2021–present)

The Official Opposition Shadow Cabinet in Canada was formed after the 2020 Conservative Party of Canada leadership election. Erin O'Toole appointed a Shadow Cabinet in September 2020. [1] [2]

Contents

By Member

101 MPs have served in the Official Opposition Cabinet at one point in the 43rd Parliament. 42 MPs are currently Senior Shadow Ministers shadowing a specific Minister with portfolio in the House of Commons. In addition there are 8 other Shadow Ministers with specific roles without a ministerial equivalent. Highlight indicates that a Member is a current Senior Shadow Minister. Of the senior members of Shadow Cabinet, 32 are men and 10 are women. 6 are visible minorities (14.3%). Under Andrew Scheer, most senior Shadow Ministers also had a deputy critic for their file. This has been discontinued under his successor, Erin O'Toole. [3] Shadow ministers are often referred to as "critics". [4]

PortraitShadow MinisterPortfolioTenure
MPAboultaif.png Ziad Aboultaif Digital GovernmentNovember 29, 2019 — September 7, 2020
Scott Aitchison Deputy TourismNovember 29, 2019 — September 7, 2020
Dan Albas in Kelowna Chamber - 2018 (40564630864) (cropped).jpg Dan Albas Employment, Workforce Development, and Disability InclusionNovember 29, 2019 — September 7, 2020
Environment & Climate ChangeSeptember 8, 2020 — present
Leona Alleslev - 2018 (30891572698) (cropped).jpg Leona Alleslev Deputy Leader of the Official OppositionNovember 29, 2019 — July 12, 2020
Foreign AffairsFebruary 1, 2020 — September 7, 2020
Mel Arnold - 2018 (40564630864) (cropped).jpg Mel Arnold Fisheries, Oceans, and the Coast GuardNovember 29, 2019 — September 7, 2020
Maple leaf -- Conservative.svg Tony Baldinelli Deputy TransportNovember 29, 2019 — September 7, 2020
TourismSeptember 8, 2020 — present
John Barlow in USA - 2018 (25896188228) (cropped).jpg John Barlow Agriculture and Agri-FoodNovember 29, 2019 — September 7, 2020
Michael Barrett - 2018 (45482137854) (cropped).jpg Michael Barrett EthicsNovember 29, 2019 — present
Luc Berthold 2019.jpg Luc Berthold Infrastructure and CommunitiesNovember 29, 2019 — September 7, 2020
Treasury BoardSeptember 8, 2020 — present
Bob Benzen 20171012.jpg Bob Benzen Deputy Digital GovernmentNovember 29, 2019 — September 7, 2020
Candice Bergen 2014.jpg Candice Bergen Opposition House LeaderNovember 29, 2019 — September 7, 2020
Deputy Leader of the Official OppositionSeptember 8, 2020 — present
James Bezan 2014.jpg James Bezan National DefenceNovember 29, 2019 — present
Steven Blaney 2014-11-11.jpg Steven Blaney Canadian HeritageNovember 29, 2019 — September 7, 2020
MPBlock.jpg Kelly Block Public Services & ProcurementNovember 29, 2019 — September 7, 2020
Richard Bragdon 1.jpg Richard Bragdon Deputy Fisheries, Oceans, and the Coast GuardNovember 29, 2019 — September 7, 2020
Deputy Atlantic Canada Opportunities AgencyNovember 29, 2019 — September 7, 2020
Fisheries, Oceans, and the Coast GuardSeptember 8, 2020 — present
John Brassard - 2019 (47899551081) (cropped).jpg John Brassard Deputy Opposition WhipNovember 29, 2019 — September 7, 2020
Veterans AffairsSeptember 8, 2020 — present
Colin Carrie - 2018 (25896188228) (cropped).jpg Colin Carrie Canada—US RelationsNovember 29, 2019 — September 7, 2020
Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern OntarioNovember 29, 2019 — September 7, 2020
Kenny Chiu (cropped).jpg Kenny Chiu Deputy International DevelopmentNovember 29, 2019 — September 7, 2020
Diversity, Inclusion, and YouthSeptember 8, 2020 — present
Michael Chong Democratic InstitutionsFebruary 1, 2020 — September 7, 2020
Foreign AffairsSeptember 8, 2020 — present
Michael Cooper - 2018 (41676503252) (cropped).jpg Michael Cooper Deputy FinanceNovember 29, 2019 — September 7, 2020
James Cumming in Edmonton (48822013668) (cropped).jpg James Cumming Small BusinessNovember 29, 2019 — September 7, 2020
Innovation, Science & IndustrySeptember 8, 2020 — February 9, 2021
COVID-19 Economic RecoveryFebruary 10, 2021 — present
Marc Dalton Deputy Indigenous ServicesNovember 29, 2019 — September 7, 2020
Raquel Dancho 1.jpg Raquel Dancho Diversity, Inclusion, and YouthNovember 29, 2019 — September 7, 2020
Immigration, Refugees, and CitizenshipSeptember 8, 2020 — February 9, 2021
Future Workforce DevelopmentFebruary 10, 2021 — present
Disability InclusionFebruary 10, 2021 — present
Gerard Deltell - 2018 (41609596932) (cropped).jpg Gerard Deltell Intergovernmental AffairsNovember 29, 2019 — September 7, 2020
Opposition House LeaderSeptember 8, 2020 — present
MPDoherty.png Todd Doherty TransportNovember 29, 2019 — September 7, 2020
Mental Health & WellnessSeptember 8, 2020 — present
Maple leaf -- Conservative.svg Terry Dowdall Deputy Small BusinessNovember 29, 2019 — September 7, 2020
Earl Dreeshen (cropped).jpg Earl Dreeshen Deputy Innovation, Science, and IndustryNovember 29, 2019 — September 7, 2020
Deputy Economic DevelopmentNovember 29, 2019 — September 7, 2020
Maple leaf -- Conservative.svg Eric Duncan Deputy Democratic InstitutionsFebruary 1, 2020 — September 7, 2020
Question Period CoordinatorSeptember 8, 2020 — present
ChrisdEntremont.png Chris d'Entremont Official LanguagesNovember 29, 2019 — September 7, 2020
Atlantic Canada Opportunities AgencyNovember 29, 2019 — present
Intergovernmental AffairsSeptember 8, 2020 — present
Maple leaf -- Conservative.svg Dave Epp Deputy Foreign AffairsNovember 29, 2019 — September 7, 2020
Rosemarie Falk in the House of Commons - 2018 (26120505928) (cropped).jpg Rosemarie Falk Deputy Families, Children, and Social DevelopmentNovember 29, 2019 — September 7, 2020
SeniorsSeptember 8, 2020 — present
Ed Fast at University of the Fraser Valley - 2016 (19767164649) (cropped).jpg Ed Fast FinanceFebruary 10, 2021 — present
Kerry-Lynne Findlay - 2017 (37989872485) (cropped).jpg Kerry-Lynne Findlay Environment & Climate ChangeNovember 29, 2019 — September 7, 2020
Cheryl Gallant in 2017.png Cheryl Gallant Federal Economic Development Initiative for Northern OntarioNovember 29, 2019 — September 7, 2020
Associate Veterans AffairsNovember 29, 2019 — September 7, 2020
Bernard Genereux - 2018 (42122913425) (cropped).jpg Bernard Généreux Rural Economic DevelopmentNovember 29, 2019 — September 7, 2020
Quebec Economic Development AgencyNovember 29, 2019 — September 7, 2020
Garnett Genuis.jpg Garnett Genuis MulticulturalismNovember 29, 2019 — September 7, 2020
Canada—China RelationsFebruary 1, 2020 — September 7, 2020
International DevelopmentSeptember 8, 2020 — present
Human Rights and Religious FreedomSeptember 8, 2020 — present
Marilyn Gladu.png Marilyn Gladu HealthNovember 29, 2019 — January 31, 2020
Queen's Privy Council of CanadaSeptember 8, 2020 — present
Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern OntarioSeptember 8, 2020 — present
Joel Godin - 2017 (37389373365) (cropped).jpg Joël Godin Deputy Official LanguagesNovember 29, 2019 — September 7, 2020
Tracy gray (cropped).jpg Tracy Gray Interprovincial TradeNovember 29, 2019 — September 7, 2020
Export Promotion and International TradeSeptember 8, 2020 — present
JasrajSinghHallan.jpg Jasraj Hallan Deputy MulticulturalismNovember 29, 2019 — September 7, 2020
Immigration, Refugees & CitizenshipFebruary 10, 2021 — present
Rachael Harder in Ottawa - 2018 (45007363542) (cropped).jpg Rachael Harder Digital GovernmentFebruary 10, 2021 — present
RandyHobackMP.jpg Randy Hoback Export Promotion & International TradeNovember 29, 2019 — September 7, 2020
Tamara Jansen Deputy LabourNovember 29, 2019 — September 7, 2020
Jeneroux Matt Cropped.jpg Matt Jeneroux Associate Infrastructure and CommunitiesNovember 29, 2019 — December 31, 2020
HealthFebruary 1, 2020 — September 7, 2020
Maple leaf -- Conservative.svg Pat Kelly Associate FinanceNovember 29, 2019 — September 7, 2020
Small BusinessSeptember 8, 2020 — present
Western Economic DiversificationSeptember 8, 2020 — present
Peter Kent.jpg Peter Kent Immigration, Refugees, and CitizenshipNovember 29, 2019 — September 7, 2020
Employment, Workforce Development and Disability InclusionSeptember 8, 2020 — February 9, 2021
MPKitchen.jpg Robert Kitchen Deputy HealthNovember 29, 2019 — September 7, 2020
Michael Kram in H of C (cropped).jpg Michael Kram Deputy Export Promotion & International TradeNovember 29, 2019 — September 7, 2020
Maple leaf -- Conservative.svg Damien Kurek Deputy Rural Economic DevelopmentNovember 29, 2019 — September 7, 2020
Stephanie Kusie during Press Briefing on Parliment Hill.jpg Stephanie Kusie Families, Children, and Social DevelopmentNovember 29, 2019 — September 7, 2020
TransportSeptember 8, 2020 — present
Mike Lake 2015.jpg Mike Lake International DevelopmentNovember 29, 2019 — September 7, 2020
Philip Lawrence in Peterborough (48600018261) (cropped).jpg Philip Lawrence Deputy JusticeFebruary 1, 2020 — September 7, 2020
National RevenueSeptember 8, 2020 — present
Richard Lehoux (cropped).jpg Richard Lehoux Associate Agriculture and Agri-FoodNovember 29, 2019 — September 7, 2020
Rural Economic Development (co-Critic)February 10, 2021 — present
Maple leaf -- Conservative.svg Chris Lewis Deputy Canada—US RelationsNovember 29, 2019 — September 7, 2020
Deputy Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern OntarioNovember 29, 2019 — September 7, 2020
Dane Lloyd Digital GovernmentSeptember 8, 2020 — February 9, 2021
Rural Economic Development (co-Critic)February 10, 2021 — present
Richard Martel (cropped).jpg Richard Martel Deputy National DefenceNovember 29, 2019 — September 7, 2020
Quebec LieutenantSeptember 8, 2020 — present
Maple leaf -- Conservative.svg Dan Mazier Deputy Environment & Climate ChangeNovember 29, 2019 — September 7, 2020
Maple leaf -- Conservative.svg Kelly McCauley Deputy Public Services & ProcurementNovember 29, 2019 — September 7, 2020
Phil McColeman.jpg Phil McColeman Veterans AffairsNovember 29, 2019 — September 7, 2020
Greg McLean in Calgary - 2019 (48231547782) (cropped).jpg Greg McLean Deputy National RevenueNovember 29, 2019 — September 7, 2020
Natural ResourcesSeptember 8, 2020 — present
Canadian Northern Economic Development AgencySeptember 8, 2020 — present
Cathy McLeod - Kamloops Chamber of Commerce - 2017 (37046047865) (cropped).jpg Cathy McLeod Forestry and MiningFebruary 1, 2020 — September 7, 2020
Crown-Indigenous RelationsSeptember 8, 2020 — February 9, 2021
Mellilo, Eric portrait.jpg Eric Melillo Deputy Diversity, Inclusion, and YouthNovember 29, 2019 — September 7, 2020
Deputy Federal Economic Development Initiative for Northern OntarioNovember 29, 2019 — September 7, 2020
Northern AffairsSeptember 8, 2020 — present
Federal Economic Development Initiative for Northern OntarioSeptember 8, 2020 — present
Rob Moore.jpg Rob Moore JusticeNovember 29, 2019 — present
Morantz ASC Seniors Games.jpg Marty Morantz National RevenueNovember 29, 2019 — September 7, 2020
Maple leaf -- Conservative.svg Rob Morrison Deputy Public Safety & Emergency PreparednessNovember 29, 2019 — September 7, 2020
MPGlenMotz.jpg Glen Motz Associate Public Safety & Emergency PreparednessNovember 29, 2019 — September 7, 2020
Maple leaf -- Conservative.svg John Nater Deputy Opposition House LeaderNovember 29, 2019 — September 7, 2020
Question Period CoordinatorNovember 29, 2019 — September 7, 2020
Rural Economic DevelopmentSeptember 8, 2020 — February 9, 2021
Middle Class ProsperityFebruary 10, 2021 — present
Erin O'Toole.jpg Erin O'Toole Foreign AffairsNovember 29, 2019 — January 31, 2020
Leader of the OppositionAugust 24, 2020 — present
Middle Class ProsperitySeptember 8, 2020 — present
Maple leaf -- Conservative.svg Jeremy Patzer Deputy Natural ResourcesNovember 29, 2019 — September 7, 2020
Pierre Paul-Hus - fete nationale - 2017 (cropped).jpg Pierre Paul-Hus Public Safety & Emergency PreparednessNovember 29, 2019 — September 7, 2020
Public Services & ProcurementSeptember 8, 2020 — present
Pierre Poilievre.jpg Pierre Poilievre FinanceNovember 29, 2019 — February 9, 2021
Jobs and IndustryFebruary 10, 2021 — September 10, 2022
Leader of the Official OppositionSeptember 10, 2022 – present
Alain Rayes in Louis-Hebert (48129080461) (cropped).jpg Alain Rayes Quebec LieutenantNovember 29, 2019 — September 7, 2020
Canadian HeritageSeptember 8, 2020 — present
Official LanguagesSeptember 8, 2020 — present
Quebec Economic Development AgencySeptember 8, 2020 — present
Michelle Rempel 2017 (cropped).jpg Michelle Rempel Garner Innovation, Science and IndustryNovember 29, 2019 — September 7, 2020
Economic DevelopmentNovember 29, 2019 — September 7, 2020
HealthSeptember 8, 2020 — present
NRTH4680cutout.jpg Blake Richards TourismNovember 29, 2019 — September 7, 2020
Western Economic DevelopmentNovember 29, 2019 — September 7, 2020
Opposition WhipSeptember 8, 2020 — present
Maple leaf -- Conservative.svg Lianne Rood Deputy Agriculture and Agri-FoodNovember 29, 2019 — September 7, 2020
Agriculture and Agri-FoodSeptember 8, 2020 — present
Maple leaf -- Conservative.svg Alex Ruff Deputy WhipSeptember 8, 2020 — present
Jag Sahota (cropped).jpg Jag Sahota Deputy Women and Gender EqualityNovember 29, 2019 — September 7, 2020
Women and Gender EqualitySeptember 8, 2020 — present
Bob Saroya.jpg Bob Saroya Queen's Privy Council for CanadaNovember 29, 2019 — September 7, 2020
Kyle Seeback.jpg Kyle Seeback Deputy Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipNovember 29, 2019 — September 7, 2020
Andrew Scheer portrait style.jpg Andrew Scheer Leader of the Official OppositionNovember 29, 2019 — August 23, 2020
Infrastructure and CommunitiesSeptember 8, 2020 — present
MPSchmale.png Jamie Schmale Crown-Indigenous RelationsNovember 29, 2019 — September 7, 2020
Families, Children, and Social DevelopmentSeptember 8, 2020 — February 9, 2021
Crown-Indigenous RelationsFebruary 10, 2021 — present
Martin Shields Deputy SeniorsNovember 29, 2019 — September 7, 2020
Maple leaf -- Conservative.svg Nelly Shin Deputy Canadian HeritageNovember 29, 2019 — September 7, 2020
Maple leaf -- Conservative.svg Doug Shipley Deputy Infrastructure and CommunitiesNovember 29, 2019 — September 7, 2020
Derek Sloan Image.jpg Derek Sloan Deputy JusticeNovember 29, 2019 — January 31, 2020
Maple leaf -- Conservative.svg Gerald Soroka Deputy Forestry and MiningNovember 29, 2019 — September 7, 2020
SteinleyMP.jpg Warren Steinley Deputy Treasury BoardNovember 29, 2019 — September 7, 2020
Economic DevelopmentSeptember 8, 2020 — present
Interprovincial TradeSeptember 8, 2020 — present
Mark Strahl - 2017 (38985000371) (cropped).jpg Mark Strahl Opposition WhipNovember 29, 2019 — September 7, 2020
LabourSeptember 8, 2020 — present
StubbsShannonMP.jpg Shannon Stubbs Natural ResourcesNovember 29, 2019 — September 7, 2020
Public Safety & Emergency PreparednessSeptember 8, 2020 — present
David Sweet.jpg David Sweet Human Rights and Religious FreedomNovember 29, 2019 — September 7, 2020
CoreyTochor.jpg Corey Tochor Deputy Intergovernmental AffairsNovember 29, 2019 — September 7, 2020
Families, Children & Social DevelopmentFebruary 10, 2021 — present
Uppalmp.png Tim Uppal Treasury BoardNovember 29, 2019 — September 7, 2020
Caucus-Party LiaisonSeptember 8, 2020 — present
Maple leaf -- Conservative.svg Karen Vecchio Women and Gender EqualityNovember 29, 2019 — September 7, 2020
Deputy House LeaderSeptember 8, 2020 — present
Maple leaf -- Conservative.svg Gary Vidal Indigenous ServicesNovember 29, 2019 — present
Arnold.Viersen.jpg Arnold Viersen Deputy Crown-Indigenous RelationsNovember 29, 2019 — September 7, 2020
Maple leaf -- Conservative.svg Brad Vis Deputy Employment, Workforce Development, and Disability InclusionNovember 29, 2019 — September 7, 2020
HousingSeptember 8, 2020 — present
MPWagantall.jpg Cathay Wagantall Deputy Veterans AffairsNovember 29, 2019 — September 7, 2020
John Williamson MP.jpg John Williamson LabourNovember 29, 2019 — September 7, 2020
AliceWongMP.jpg Alice Wong SeniorsNovember 29, 2019 — September 7, 2020
Maple leaf -- Conservative.svg David Yurdiga Deputy Northern AffairsNovember 29, 2019 — September 7, 2020
Deputy Canadian Northern Economic Development AgencyNovember 29, 2019 — September 7, 2020
Maple leaf -- Conservative.svg Bob Zimmer Northern AffairsNovember 29, 2019 — September 7, 2020
Canadian Northern Economic Development AgencyNovember 29, 2019 — September 7, 2020

By Shadow Cabinet

Following the 2019 federal election, held on October 21, 2019, the Conservative Party gained seats, but remained as the Official Opposition, while the governing Liberals formed a minority government. It is led by Erin O'Toole, who was elected as party leader on August 24, 2020. Prior to that, it was led by Andrew Scheer, who was elected as party leader in May 2017.

Erin O'Toole

O'Toole II (February 10, 2021 – February 2, 2022)

O'Toole I (September 2, 2020 – February 9, 2021)

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Scheer made changes to his Shadow Cabinet as a result of various members of his caucus announcing their candidacy for the party's leadership. Under caucus rules, MPs running for party leadership had to resign their critic positions. [5]

Scheer VII (November 29, 2019 – January 31, 2020)

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