Minister of Seniors | |
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since July 19, 2024 | |
Style | The Honourable |
Member of | |
Appointer | Monarch (represented by the governor general);[1] on the advice of the prime minister[2] |
Term length | At His Majesty's pleasure |
Inaugural holder | Julian Fantino |
Formation | January 4, 2011 |
Salary | CA$269,800 (2019)[3] |
The Minister of Seniors (French: Ministre des Aînés), previously known as the Minister of State for Seniors (French: Ministre d'État aux Aînés), is a Minister of the Crown in the Canadian Cabinet. The portfolio was initially introduced during the government of Stephen Harper but the position was labeled as a Minister of State. The portfolio was reintroduced during the government of Justin Trudeau, in July 2018. The current officeholder is Steven MacKinnon, appointed on July 19, 2024, who is also the Minister of Labour.[4]