Prime Minister and Cabinet

Question 1

Cabinet Appointments

Answer 1

committee of parliament 
federal nature
francophones proportionate share
representation of women 
party unity
competence

Question 2

Representation of women in Cabinet

Answer 2

-First women appointed to the cab until 1957

1972 – 2 females appointed

Trudeau made 50% of female in the cab now

Question 3

Not sworn into

Answer 3

Cabinet, you are sworn into the privy council

Question 4

Federal nature in Cabinet appointments

Answer 4

1 per province (at least 1 member in cab)

Larger provinces proportionate share

Question 5

Harper Cabinet

Answer 5

Women 26 + 13 ministers state

Question 6

Trudeau Cabinet

Answer 6

35

Question 7

Types of Ministers

Answer 7

Department Heads

specialized Duties

Junior Ministers

• assigned responsibilities
• assistant ministers
• Ministers w/o portfolio

Secretaries

Question 8

Department heads of ministers

Answer 8

Traditional type of Cbt minister.

Elected individuals who stand as the political head of a govt dept.

Question 9

Specialized duties for ministers

Answer 9

Ministers with govt wide administrative roles.

Here, Govt House Leader, President of Privy Council, PM, Deputy PM, govt leader in Senate
Currently 3 of 34

Question 10

Junior Ministers

Answer 10

Ministers of state

Ministers with special responsibilities or duties: These are Cbt ministers who do not have specific depts which they head but are given assigned responsibities.

Usually can be identifed in designation Minister for: Science, Status of Women or as Minister of State for something that does not have a corresponding dept, eq Youth, Seniors, Small business and Tourism

Question 11

Assistant ministers

Answer 11

These individuals possess full cbt rank but they are associated with a dept that is headed by another cbt minister.

They are essentially subordinate to that minister.

Question 12

Ministers w/o portfolio

Answer 12

often used to give positions in cbt to members who for reasons of age or competence, could not run a dept,

but whose council was desired around the cbt table, or who were needed to provide regional representation.

Question 13

Parliamentary secretaries

Answer 13

Parliamentarysecretaries are members of Parliament from the governing party who are appointed by the primeminister to assist Cabinet ministers with their parliamentary duties.

link between ministers and other parliamentarians

Question 14

Cab Operation

Answer 14

Traditional Mode

• Corporate body
• Transcend departmental role
• First among equals

Departmentalized Mode

• Decentralized
• Ministerial Autonomy

Institutionalized Mode

• Cabinet Committees
• Central Agencies

Question 15

Cab committee on Agenda, Results and communications

Answer 15

Tracks progress on the govt agenda and priorities, considers strategic communications issues related to advancing the govts agenda, and all aspects of Parliamentary business

while the committee meets weekly, the PM will preside as chair as required

Question 16

Treasure Board

Answer 16

Acts as the govt management board

Provides oversight of the govt financial management and spending, as well as oversight on Human Resources issues.

Question 17

Cabinet Committee on Growing the Middle Class and Inclusion

Answer 17

Responsible for initiatives that will strengthen and grow the middle class through innovation, inclusive economic growth, employment and social security, as well as issues concerning the social fabric of Canada and the promotion of Canadian pluralism

Question 18

Cabinet Committee on Canada-U.S. Relations, Trade Diversification and Internal Trade

Answer 18

Considers issues concerning the fostering of strong relations between Canada and the US and the advancement of mutual interests as well as trade diversification and questions of internal trade

Question 19

Cabinet Committee on Reconciliation

Answer 19

The govt of Canada is committed to a renewed nation-to-nation, Inuit-Crown and govt -to- govt relationship with First Nations, Inuit and the Metis Nation based on recognition of rights, respect, co-operation, and partnership

Question 20

Cabinet Committee on Environment and Clean growth

Answer 20

Considers issues concerning sustainable development, the stewardship of Canada’s Natural Resources, environment, energy, water and Canada’s contribution to addressing climate change

Question 21

Cabinet committee on Canada in the World and Public Security

Answer 21

Considers issues concerning Canada’s engagement with and participation I the international community

responsible for issues related domestic and global security and the consideration of intelligence reports

Question 22

Cabinet and the Civil Service: Flora Macdonald

Answer 22

Crisis management
Long/numerous memos
Late delivery of submissions
One dimensional views

Question 23

Cabinet and the Civil Service: Mitchell Sharp

Answer 23

Neutral advice
Empowering role
Eager to change
Need for expert advice