Federal Shadow Cabinet Assignments Issued – Counsel

Press Release

May 22, 2025

Why Engaging with Conservatives Matters to Your Organization

Conservative leader, Pierre Poilievre announced his shadow cabinet and senior leadership team, as well as a new Economic Growth Council. Titles have shifted, but the faces are largely the same except for a few newly elected MPs including Ellis Ross and Billy Morin, and Gaétan Malette in an associate critic role. Parliamentary committee assignments are still pending.

The focus with the Conservative front line is to “fight for jobs, affordability and safety” in this Parliamentary session.

The Leader’s Economic Growth Council

In addition to the critic roles being assigned, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre announced an Economic Growth Council. This Council aims to identify the causes of Canada’s economic stagnation and propose practical solutions to kickstart the country’s economic potential. This effort will be chaired by MP Greg McLean and co-chaired by MP Gaétan Malette and former MP Rick Perkins.

This reads as a combination of a post-election exercise and a stakeholder outreach initiative that will welcome feedback from entrepreneurs, business leaders, labour leaders, innovators, inventors, knowledge leaders, Indigenous leaders and leaders who work in non-profit industries.

Leadership Team

Leader in the House of Commons – Andrew Scheer
Deputy Leader – Melissa Lantsman
Deputy Leader – Tim Uppal
Deputy House Leader – Luc Berthold
Chief Opposition Whip – Chris Warkentin
Deputy Whip – Rob Moore
Question Period Coordinator – Eric Duncan
Committee Coordinator – John Brassard
National Outreach Chair – Arpan Khanna
Quebec Lieutenant – Pierre Paul-Hus
Special Advisor for British Columbia – Mark Strahl

Conservative Shadow Cabinet

Shadow Minister for Housing – Scott Aitchison
Shadow Minister for Transport – Dan Albas
Shadow Minister for Tourism – Tony Baldinelli
Shadow Minister for Agriculture and Agri-Food – John Barlow
Shadow Minister for Ethics and Accountable Government – Michael Barrett
Shadow Minister for National Defence – James Bezan
Shadow Minister for Government Transformation, Public Works and Procurement – Kelly Block
Shadow Minister for Rural Development – Richard Bragdon
Shadow Minister for Justice & Attorney General of Canada – Larry Brock
Shadow Minister for Hunting, Fishing and Conservation – Blaine Calkins
Shadow Minister for Public Safety – Frank Caputo
Shadow Minister for International Trade – Adam Chambers
Shadow Minister for Foreign Affairs – Michael Chong
Shadow Minister for Democratic Reform – Michael Cooper
Shadow Minister for Industry – Raquel Dancho
Shadow Minister for Red Tape Reduction – Scot Davidson
Shadow Minister for Revenue – Gérard Deltell
Shadow Minister for The Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA) – Chris d’Entremont
Shadow Minister for Addictions – Todd Doherty
Shadow Minister for Employment – Garnett Genuis
Shadow Minister for Civil Liberties – Marilyn Gladu
Shadow Minister for Official Languages – Joël Godin
Shadow Minister for Social Development and Families – Laila Goodridge
Shadow Minister for Finance – Jasraj Singh Hallan
Shadow Minister for Canada-US Trade – Shelby Kramp-Neuman
Shadow Minister for the Treasury Board and the King’s Privy Council – Stephanie Kusie
Shadow Minister for Mental Health and Wellness – Mike Lake
Shadow Minister for Intergovernmental Affairs and One Canadian Economy, Inter-Provincial Trade – Phil Lawrence
Shadow Minister for Infrastructure – Leslyn Lewis
Shadow Minister for Emergency Preparedness and Community Resilience – Dane Lloyd
Shadow Minister for Digital Government and Artificial Intelligence – Ben Lobb
Shadow Minister for Sport & Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec – Richard Martel
Shadow Minister for Health – Dan Mazier
Shadow Minister for Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario – Eric Melillo
Shadow Minister for Indigenous Services – Billy Morin
Shadow Minister for Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship – Michelle Rempel Garner
Shadow Minister for Veterans Affairs – Blake Richards
Shadow Minister for Seniors – Anna Roberts
Shadow Minister for International Development and Federal Economic Development for Southern Ontario – Lianne Rood
Shadow Minister for Environment and Climate Change – Ellis Ross
Shadow Minister for Crown-Indigenous Relations – Jamie Schmale
Shadow Minister for Labour – Kyle Seeback
Shadow Minister for Fisheries – Clifford Small
Shadow Minister for Energy and Natural Resources – Shannon Stubbs
Shadow Minister for Canadian Identity and Culture – Rachael Thomas
Shadow Minister for Women, Gender Equality and Youth – Dominique Vien
Shadow Minister for Small Business – Brad Vis
Shadow Minister for Arctic Affairs & Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency – Bob Zimmer

Conservative Associate Ministers:

Associate Shadow Minister for Agriculture – Jacques Gourde
Associate Shadow Minister for Fisheries – Mel Arnold
Associate Shadow Minister for Labour – Rosemarie Falk
Associate Shadow Minister for Official Languages – Bernard Généreux
Associate Shadow Minister for Prairies Economic Development Canada & Economic Advisor to the Leader – Pat Kelly
Associate Shadow Minister for Finance – Éric Lefebvre
Associate Shadow Minister for Natural Resources (Mining and Forestry) – Gaétan Malette
Associate Shadow Minister for Transport – Dan Muys
Associate Shadow Minister for Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship – Brad Redekopp
Associate Shadow Minister for Combatting Crime – Doug Shipley
Associate Shadow Minister for Natural Resources (Nuclear) – Corey Tochor
Associate Shadow Minister for Veterans Affairs – Fraser Tolmie
Associate Shadow Minister for Pacific Economic Development Canada – Tako Van Popta
Associate Shadow Minister for Canadian Identity and Culture – Kevin Waugh

Setting the Stage for First Session of the 45th Parliament

The Conservatives are returning to Parliament with the largest Opposition caucus in Canadian history. One hundred experienced elected officials are returning, and 43voices are bringing fresh perspectives to the House of Commons. These MPs will play a crucial role in scrutinizing the government’s policy and legislation that will drive our country’s economic recovery and resilience. For Canada’s business communities and industry leaders, staying engaged with the Opposition is a necessity.

The Liberal government will be operating as a strong minority and are currently only two votes shy of the majority needed to pass legislation. Theoretically, they may rely on the few NDP MPs returning to the House, or the Bloc Québécois; however, Canada is under a different set of circumstances compared to the previous Liberal minority government. These next few years will be defined by how effectively our government defends and advances Canadian economic self-sufficiency in the face of the threat posed by the Trump administration. Given this dynamic, partisan tactics may take a back seat. Prime Minister Carney has signaled a willingness to cooperate with the Conservatives by allowing an Alberta by-election to proceed without delay, so that Poilievre to regain a seat in the House of Commons.

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