Prime Minister and Cabinet Flashcards
Cabinet Appointments
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Representation of women in Cabinet
-First women appointed to the cab until 1957
1972 – 2 females appointed
Trudeau made 50% of female in the cab now
Not sworn into
Cabinet, you are sworn into the privy council
Federal nature in Cabinet appointments
1 per province (at least 1 member in cab)
Larger provinces proportionate share
Harper Cabinet
Women 26 + 13 ministers state
Trudeau Cabinet
35
Types of Ministers
Department Heads
specialized Duties
Junior Ministers
- assigned responsibilities
- assistant ministers
- Ministers w/o portfolio
Secretaries
Department heads of ministers
Traditional type of Cbt minister.
Elected individuals who stand as the political head of a govt dept.
Specialized duties for ministers
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
Junior Ministers
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
Assistant ministers
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.
Ministers w/o portfolio
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.
Parliamentary secretaries
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
Cab Operation
Traditional Mode
- Corporate body
- Transcend departmental role
- First among equals
Departmentalized Mode
- Decentralized
- Ministerial Autonomy
Institutionalized Mode
- Cabinet Committees
- Central Agencies
Cab committee on Agenda, Results and communications
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
Treasure Board
Acts as the govt management board
Provides oversight of the govt financial management and spending, as well as oversight on Human Resources issues.
Cabinet Committee on Growing the Middle Class and Inclusion
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
Cabinet Committee on Canada-U.S. Relations, Trade Diversification and Internal Trade
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
Cabinet Committee on Reconciliation
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
Cabinet Committee on Environment and Clean growth
Considers issues concerning sustainable development, the stewardship of Canada’s Natural Resources, environment, energy, water and Canada’s contribution to addressing climate change
Cabinet committee on Canada in the World and Public Security
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
Cabinet and the Civil Service: Flora Macdonald
Crisis management
Long/numerous memos
Late delivery of submissions
One dimensional views
Cabinet and the Civil Service: Mitchell Sharp
Neutral advice
Empowering role
Eager to change
Need for expert advice
