Finance (1867-07-01 - )
This portfolio was established by Order in Council on July 1, 1867. It was given statutory basis by Statute 32-33 Victoria, c. 4, assented to June 22, 1869 (pp.20). By this Act the Minister of Finance was ex officio the Chairman of the Treasury Board, which remained a committee of the Privy Council.
Current Information
- Forbes, Chris, Deputy Minister (2023-09-11 - )
- Garon, Jean-Denis, Critic, Green finance and green equalization (Bloc Québécois) (2021-10-05 - )
This list includes departments, agencies, commissions and Crown Corporations named in Schedule I, I.1, II and III of the Financial Administration Act.
- Canadian International Trade Tribunal
- Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Center of Canada (FINTRAC)
- Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions
- Canada Pension Plan Investment Board
- Canada Development Investment Corporation
- Royal Canadian Mint
- Canada Deposit Insurance Corporation
- Financial Consumer Agency of Canada
- Auditor General of Canada
- Bank of Canada
Historical Information
- 1969-04-01
Department Change
Under the provisions of Statute 17-18 Elizabeth II, c. 28, assented to March 28, 1969 and in force April 1, 1969, the Minister of Finance was no longer ex officio the Receiver General of Canada. This function has been transferred to the Minister of Supply and Services.
- 1879-05-20
Department Change
Under the provisions of Statute 42 Victoria, c. 7, assented to May 15, 1879 and proclaimed in force May 20, 1879, the Minister of Finance was to be ex officio the Receiver General of Canada.