Government of Canada information
Find sources for federal government staff, and information and links to key ministries SFU most often interacts with.
Directories
You can find:
- specific government employees in the Government Employees Database System (GEDS);
- specific MPs from the House of Commons website;
- specific Senators from the Senate of Canada website; or
- Ministers' profiles and mandates from the Prime Minister's Office website.
Lobbying with the Government of Canada
SFU is subject to the federal regulations from the Lobbying Act of 2008. Certain interactions with designated public office holders (elected MPs, Senators, Ministers, Deputy Minister, etc.) may be subject to recording with the government's Lobbying Commissioner. Please visit our Lobbyist Registration page for more information.
Campus representatives
SFU's three campuses are represented in Ottawa by four MPs:
- Terry Beech, MP for Burnaby North–Seymour
- The Honourable Dr. Hedy Fry, MP For Vancouver Centre
- Randeep Sarai, MP for Surrey Centre
- Jenny Kwan, MP for Vancouver East
Key Federal Ministries
Below you can find information regarding ministries that SFU most often interacts with. For information regarding a Minister's mandate, please click on their ministerial portfolio. For a full listing on all departments and agencies, you may visit the Government of Canada website.
The Ministry of Innovation, Science and Economic Development (ISED) is responsible for leveraging science and innovation to develop the Canadian economy. The ministry oversees the many regional, science, and innovation organizations and council that promote and fund research and innovation activities.
Ministers
- The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry
- The Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of International Trade, Export Promotion, Small Business and Eeconomic Development
- The Honourable Randy Boissonault, Minister of Tourism and Associate Minister of Finance
- The Honourable Harjit Sajjan, Minister of International Development and Minister Responsible for the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada (PacifiCan)
Key Links
- National Research Council
- National Sciences and Engineering Research Council
- Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council
- Canadian Institutes of Health Research
- Canada Foundation for Innovation
- Science, Technology and Innovation Council
- Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada (PacifiCan)
- Copyright Board of Canada
- Statistics Canada
The Department of Finance oversees the development and implementation of the federal budget, dictating the distribution of funding for the implementation of the government’s initiatives and services.
Minister
- The Honourable Chrystia Freeland, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance
- The Honourable Randy Boissonault, Minister of Tourism and Associate Minister of Finance
Key Links
The Department of Canadian Heritage oversees culture, arts, and civics in Canada. The department provides funding for arts, athletics, and support for the official languages.
Ministers
- The Honourable Pablo Rodriguez, Minister of Canadian Heritage
- The Honourable Ginette Petitpas Taylor, Minister of Official Languages and Minister Responsible for Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency
- The Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minsiter of Housing, Diversity and Inclusion
- The Honourable Marcie Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equity and Youth
- The Honourable Pascale St-Onge, Minister of Sport and Minister Responsible for Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec
Key Links
Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs oversees the maintenance of the relationships of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis with the Government of Canada, and leads development in Canada’s north.
Ministers
- The Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations
- The Honourable Dan Vandal, Minister of Northern Affairs, and Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada and Minister responsible for the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency
Key Links
Indigenous Services Canada develops and maintains the services made available to First Nations, Inuit, and Métis in Canada.
Minister
- The Honourable Patty Hadju, Minister of Indigenous Services
Key Links
Infrastructure Canada (INFC) oversees the investment and development of national and regional infrastructure, including public transit and green infrastructure.
Minister
Key Links
Global Affairs Canada (GAC) oversees the maintenance of Canada’s international relations, trade, and development.
Ministers
- The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs
- The Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of International Trade, Export Promotion, Small Business and Eeconomic Development
- The Honourable Harjit Sajjan, Minister of International Development and Minister Responsible for the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada (PacifiCan)
Key Links
The Ministry of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship oversees the management of immigration into Canada, as well as the provides support services to refugees.
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