Secretaries of State provide dedicated leadership on specific issues or priorities within the broader portfolio of a Cabinet minister. While they are not members of Cabinet, they may participate in Cabinet or Cabinet Committee meetings when matters related to their responsibilities are raised, providing support and policy expertise in discussions.

The Honourable Buckley Belanger
Secretary of State (Rural Development)

The Honourable Stephen Fuhr
Secretary of State (Defence Procurement)

The Honourable Anna Gainey
Secretary of State (Children and Youth)

The Honourable Wayne Long
Secretary of State (Canada Revenue Agency and Financial Institutions)

The Honourable Stephanie McLean
Secretary of State (Seniors)

The Honourable Nathalie Provost
Secretary of State (Nature)

The Honourable Ruby Sahota
Secretary of State (Combatting Crime)

The Honourable Randeep Sarai
Secretary of State (International Development)

The Honourable Adam van Koeverden
Secretary of State (Sport)

The Honourable John Zerucelli
Secretary of State (Labour)