Who's Who in the Federal Government
Read these biographies to find out about the men and women holding top positions in the Canadian federal government. To learn about their roles and responsibilities see Who Does What in the Federal Government.
Governor General Michaëlle Jean
A broadcaster and social activist, Michaëlle Jean is the first black Governnor General of Canada.
A broadcaster and social activist, Michaëlle Jean is the first black Governnor General of Canada.
Prime Minister Stephen Harper
Biography of Prime Minister Stephen Harper who led the Conservatives to a minority government in the 2006 federal election.
Biography of Prime Minister Stephen Harper who led the Conservatives to a minority government in the 2006 federal election.
Beverley McLachlin - Chief Justice of Canada
Biography of Beverley McLachlin, Chief Justice of Canada and the first female Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Canada.
Biography of Beverley McLachlin, Chief Justice of Canada and the first female Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Canada.
Senate Speaker Noël Kinsella
A human rights advocate and academic, Conservative Noël Kinsella was appointed Speaker of the Senate in February 2006.
A human rights advocate and academic, Conservative Noël Kinsella was appointed Speaker of the Senate in February 2006.
House of Commons Speaker Peter Milliken
Biography of Peter Milliken, Ontario Liberal member of parliament elected Speaker of the House of Commons in 2001.
Biography of Peter Milliken, Ontario Liberal member of parliament elected Speaker of the House of Commons in 2001.
Federal Cabinet Ministers
Biographies of current federal cabinet ministers.
Biographies of current federal cabinet ministers.
Parliamentary Secretaries
Brief biographies of current parliamentary secretaries.
Brief biographies of current parliamentary secretaries.
Canadian Members of Parliament
Current federal members of parliament in Canada.
Current federal members of parliament in Canada.
Canadian Senators
Biographies, addresses, phone and fax numbers for current Canadian senators. Can be sorted by party, province, seniority, retirement date, and for a list of women in the Senate of Canada.
Biographies, addresses, phone and fax numbers for current Canadian senators. Can be sorted by party, province, seniority, retirement date, and for a list of women in the Senate of Canada.