OTTAWA (January 15, 2002) – Prime Minister Jean Chretien carried out his major cabinet shuffle ever indicating that, after eight years in office, he’s still firmly in charge and doesn’t plan to retire. “I had a walk in the snow last night and I’m staying,” he said, referring to the famous quote by Pierre Trudeau just before he decided to step down.
“The new team I am presenting today is a mix of new faces and seasoned veterans, said Jean Chretien. “I look forward to leading this new cabinet team in the coming years as we move ahead with our agenda for a prosperous and inclusive Canada in the 21st century. We have accomplished a lot so far in this mandate. But we still have a lot of work to do. And I look forward to rolling up my sleeves and getting it done.”
The Prime Minister also announced that Her Excellency the Governor General has elevated the Honourable Herb Gray to the highest title that can be given to holders of public office in Canada, that of “Right Honourable”. Mr. Gray is leaving Cabinet to become Chair of the Canadian Section of the International Joint Commission. The Prime Minister expressed his profound appreciation for Mr. Gray’s illustrious career of service to Canadians and his exceptional contribution to the political life of the country. Mr. Gray replaces Mary Gusella who has been appointed Senior Advisor to the Privy Council Office.
The Prime Minister also expressed his gratitude to: The Honourable Brian Tobin for his contributions as Minister of Industry.
The Prime Minister welcomed the following new members to the Ministry: The Honourable William Graham as Minister of Foreign Affairs; The Honourable Susan Whelan as Minister for International Cooperation; The Honourable Gerry Byrne as Minister of State (Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency); The Honourable Maurizio Bevilacqua as Secretary of State (Science, Research and Development); The Honourable Paul DeVillers as Secretary of State (Amateur Sport) and Deputy Leader of the Government in the House of Commons; The Honourable Gar Knutson as Secretary of State (Central and Eastern Europe and Middle East); The Honourable Denis Paradis as Secretary of State (Latin America and Africa)(Francophonie); The Honourable Claude Drouin as Secretary of State (Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec); The Honourable John McCallum as Secretary of State (International Financial Institutions); and The Honourable Stephen Owen Secretary of State (Western Economic Diversification)(Indian Affairs and Northern Development).
The Prime Minister also announced the following changes of responsibilities: The Honourable Ralph Goodale, who was previously Minister of Natural Resources, becomes Leader of the Government in the House of Commons, while retaining his duties as Minister responsible for the Canadian Wheat Board and Federal Interlocutor for Métis and Non-Status Indians; The Honourable John Manley, previously the Minister of Foreign Affairs, becomes Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Infrastructure and Crown Corporations, as well as Minister with political responsibility for Ontario; The Honourable Anne McLellan, who was Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, becomes Minister of Health; The Honourable Allan Rock, previously the Minister of Health, becomes Minister of Industry; The Honourable Martin Cauchon, who was Minister of National Revenue and Secretary of State (Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec), becomes Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, as well as Minister with political responsibility for Quebec; The Honourable Don Boudria, who was Leader of the Government in the House of Commons, becomes Minister of Public Works and Government Services; The Honourable Herb Dhaliwal, who was Minister of Fisheries and Oceans, becomes Minister of Natural Resources, as well as Minister with political responsibility for British Columbia; The Honourable Claudette Bradshaw, Minister of Labour, takes on the additional duties of Secretary of State (Multiculturalism)(Status of Women); The Honourable Elinor Caplan, previously Minister of Citizenship and Immigration, becomes Minister of National Revenue; The Honourable Denis Coderre, who was Secretary of State (Amateur Sport), becomes Minister of Citizenship and Immigration; The Honourable Robert Thibault, who was Minister of State (Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency), becomes Minister of Fisheries and Oceans; The Honourable Rey Pagtakhan, previously Secretary of State (Asia-Pacific), becomes Minister of Veterans Affairs; and The Honourable David Kilgour, previously Secretary of State (Latin America and Africa), becomes Secretary of State (Asia-Pacific).
THE CANADIAN MINISTRY
(in order of precedence)
- The Right Honourable Jean Chrétien
Prime Minister - The Honourable David Michael Collenette
Minister of Transport - The Honourable David Anderson
Minister of the Environment - The Honourable Ralph E. Goodale
Leader of the Government in the House of Commons, Minister responsible for the Canadian Wheat Board and
Federal Interlocutor for Métis and Non-Status Indians - The Honourable Sheila Copps
Minister of Canadian Heritage - The Honourable John Manley
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Infrastructure and Crown Corporations - The Honourable Paul Martin
Minister of Finance - The Honourable Arthur C. Eggleton
Minister of National Defence - The Honourable Anne McLellan
Minister of Health - The Honourable Allan Rock
Minister of Industry - The Honourable Lawrence MacAulay
Solicitor General of Canada - The Honourable Lucienne Robillard
President of the Treasury Board - The Honourable Martin Cauchon
Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada - The Honourable Jane Stewart
Minister of Human Resources Development - The Honourable Stéphane Dion
President of the Queen’s Privy Council for Canada and Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs - The Honourable Pierre Pettigrew
Minister for International Trade - The Honourable Don Boudria
Minister of Public Works and Government Services - The Honourable Lyle Vanclief
Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food - The Honourable Herb Dhaliwal
Minister of Natural Resources - The Honourable Claudette Bradshaw
Minister of Labour and Secretary of State (Multiculturalism) (Status of Women) - The Honourable Robert Daniel Nault
Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development - The Honourable Elinor Caplan
Minister of National Revenue - The Honourable Denis Coderre
Minister of Citizenship and Immigration - The Honourable Sharon Carstairs
Leader of the Government in the Senate - The Honourable Robert G. Thibault
Minister of Fisheries and Oceans - The Honourable Rey Pagtakhan
Minister of Veterans Affairs - The Honourable William Graham
Minister of Foreign Affairs - The Honourable Susan Whelan
Minister for International Cooperation - The Honourable Gerry Byrne
Minister of State (Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency) - The Honourable Ethel Blondin-Andrew
Secretary of State (Children and Youth) - The Honourable David Kilgour
Secretary of State (Asia-Pacific) - The Honourable Andrew Mitchell
Secretary of State (Rural Development) (Federal EconomicDevelopment Initiative for Northern Ontario) - The Honourable Maurizio Bevilacqua
Secretary of State (Science, Research and Development) - The Honourable Paul DeVillers
Secretary of State (Amateur Sport) and Deputy Leader of the Government in the House of Commons - The Honourable Gar Knutson
Secretary of State (Central and Eastern Europe and Middle East) - The Honourable Denis Paradis
Secretary of State (Latin America and Africa) (Francophonie) - The Honourable Claude Drouin
Secretary of State (Economic Development Agency of
Canada for the Regions of Quebec) - The Honourable John McCallum
Secretary of State (International Financial Institutions) - The Honourable Stephen Owen
Secretary of State (Western Economic Diversification) (Indian Affairs and Northern Development)
CABINET COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP
Economic Union
Chair / The Hon. John Manley
Vice-Chair / The Hon. Arthur Eggleton
Members /
The Hon. David Collenette
The Hon. David Anderson
The Hon. Ralph Goodale
The Hon. Sheila Copps
The Hon. Anne McLellan
The Hon. Allan Rock
The Hon. Martin Cauchon
The Hon. Jane Stewart
The Hon. Pierre Pettigrew
The Hon. Don Boudria
The Hon. Lyle Vanclief
The Hon. Herb Dhaliwal
The Hon. Claudette Bradshaw
The Hon. Robert Thibault
The Hon. Rey Pagtakhan
The Hon. William Graham
The Hon. Gerry Byrne
Social Union
Chair / The Hon. John Manley
Vice-Chair / The Hon. Anne McLellan
Members /
The Hon. David Anderson
The Hon. Sheila Copps
The Hon. Lawrence MacAulay
The Hon. Martin Cauchon
The Hon. Jane Stewart
The Hon. Stéphane Dion
The Hon. Pierre Pettigrew
The Hon. Claudette Bradshaw
The Hon. Robert Nault
The Hon. Elinor Caplan
The Hon. Denis Coderre
The Hon. Sharon Carstairs
The Hon. Rey Pagtakhan
The Hon. Susan Whelan
Special Committee of Council
Chair / The Hon. Ralph Goodale
Vice-Chair / The Hon. Martin Cauchon
Members /
The Hon. John Manley
The Hon. Lucienne Robillard
The Hon. Lyle Vanclief
The Hon. Herb Dhaliwal
The Hon. Robert Nault
The Hon. Denis Coderre
The Hon. Sharon Carstairs
The Hon. Robert Thibault
Treasury Board
Chair / The Hon. Lucienne Robillard
Vice-Chair / The Hon. Paul Martin
Members /
The Hon. John Manley
The Hon. Arthur Eggleton
The Hon. Don Boudria
The Hon. Gerry Byrne
Alternates /
The Hon. Anne
McLellan
The Hon. Allan Rock
The Hon. Lawrence MacAulay
The Hon. Herb Dhaliwal
The Hon. Elinor Caplan
The Hon. Sharon Carstairs
Government Communications
Chair / The Hon. Don Boudria
Vice-Chair / The Hon. Lyle Vanclief
Members /
The Hon. David Anderson
The Hon. Ralph Goodale
The Hon. Sheila Copps
The Hon. John Manley
The Hon. Anne McLellan
The Hon. Allan Rock
The Hon. Lucienne Robillard
The Hon. Stéphane Dion
The Hon. Claudette Bradshaw
The Hon. Robert Thibault
The Hon. Rey Pagtakhan
The Hon. William Graham
The Deputy Prime Minister, the Minister of Finance and the President of the
Treasury Board are ex-officio members of the following Committees:
Economic Union
Social Union
Special Committee of Council
