answersLogoWhite

0


Best Answer

Cabinet ministers are the senior most advisors to the Crown.

The Queen's Privy Council for Canada is the formal name of the body of advisors to the Sovereign; its members are appointed by the Governor General, on the advice of the prime minister. Only privy counsellors appointed on the advice of the currentprime minister are considered to be "active" advisors, and these privy counsellors are styled "ministers of the Crown."

Even amongst ministers of the Crown, some have more authority and sway with the Government of Canada than do others. Ministers of the Crown who are the most active advisors on the exercise of executive powers become a part of the "Cabinet," which is the steering committee of the Queen's Privy Council for Canada (i.e., its only active branch of advisors).

User Avatar

Wiki User

11y ago
This answer is:
User Avatar
More answers
User Avatar

Wiki User

14y ago

Currently, the Honourable Rob Nicholson (the member of the House of Commons for Niagara falls) is the Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada. He was appointed on 4 January 2007 by Her Excellency the Right Honourable Michaëlle Jean, the Governor General, on the advice of the Right Honourable Stephen Harper (the prime minister).

This answer is:
User Avatar

User Avatar

Wiki User

14y ago

A Cabinet Minister is an MP (Member of Parliament) chosen by the Prime Minister and is responsible for running federal departments.

This answer is:
User Avatar

Add your answer:

Earn +20 pts
Q: What is a Cabinet Minister in Canada?
Write your answer...
Submit
Still have questions?
magnify glass
imp
Related questions

What does the prime minister of Canada have to do with the cabinet?

The Prime Minister is the head of cabinet. He/she selects the ministers of cabinet.


Title of cabinet members in Canada?

The title of the Cabinet members in Canada is Minister. There is the Minister of Justice Attorney General for Canada, Minister of Health, and Minister of industry, to name a few.


Who chooses a leader in Canada?

The Prime Minister chooses the cabinet in Canada.


What is a former minister of Canada?

A former Minister of Canada is someone who has been a Cabinet minister in the federal government, or a former Prime Minister of Canada. An example includes Paul Martin, who is both a former Finance Minister and former Prime Minister of Canada.


What are the minsters of Canada?

The first Prime minister of Canada was Sir John A. Macdonald and the recent was Stephen Harper. The Prime minister of Canada is also the minister of the crown, chairman of the cabinet and the head of government for Canada.


What is the branch made up of prime minister and the cabinet of Canada?

the executive


What happens if a cabinet minister speaks out against the prime minister?

Either the cabinet minister has to resign (if the cabinet still supports the Prime Minister), or if the cabinet no longer supports the Prime Minister the Prime Minister has to resign (resulting in a party election) or the Prime Minister can call a general election.


Is the cabinet minister the same as the deputy leader in Canada?

No. A Cabinet Minister is one of the (currently 39) Ministers of the Crown who are members of the Cabinet, a committee responsible for government policy chaired by the Prime Minister. Sometimes (though not currently) a Prime Minister will designate a Deputy Prime Minister, though the position is largely honorary and doesn't imply succession. There are also Deputy Ministers, but these are members of the civil service, not politicians.


How cabinet ministers are there in Canada?

Currently, there are thirty-seven ministers for Canada. Of these, all thirty-seven are currently members of the Cabinet. (It should be noted that not all members of the ministry have always been members of the Cabinet; the prime minister may recommend appointments of junior ministers who may not be included as members of the Cabinet.)


Who is the Minister of Cabinet Affairs for Ethiopia?

Demisse Shito is the Minister of Cabinet Affairs for Ethiopia.


What makes up the executive branch of Canada's government?

The Executive Branch of Canada's Government is called the "Cabinet" and its members are "Cabinet Ministers." The Cabinet Ministers are chosen by the Prime Minister. Most Cabinet Ministers are members of the House of Commons and at least one will be a Senator. Occasionally, someone who is not a member of either the Senate or House of Commons will be appointed to Cabinet. In such case, it is expected that she or he will seek election to the House of Commons at the earliest opportunity. Alternatively, the Prime Minister could appoint that person to the Senate.


Who is the Minister of Cabinet Affairs for Rwanda?

Stella Ford Mugabo is the Minister of Cabinet Affairs for Rwanda.