Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence
The Honourable Darren Fisher
The Minister of Veterans Affairs is responsible for the Veterans Affairs Portfolio in the Government of Canada.
Parliamentary secretary to the Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence
Randeep Sarai
Randeep Sarai was first elected as the Member of Parliament for Surrey Centre in 2015, and was re-elected in 2019 and 2021.
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Deputy Minister, Veterans Affairs Canada
Paul Ledwell
Paul Ledwell was appointed Deputy Minister of Veterans Affairs effective May 25, 2021. He brings extensive experience in government affairs, public policy and research, and organizational strategy, including extensive work with partners in government, private and voluntary sectors and the media.
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Associate Deputy Minister, Veterans Affairs Canada
Christine McDowell
Christine McDowell was appointed Associate Deputy Minister of Veterans Affairs Canada effective 27 May 2024. She brings extensive leadership experience in front-line operations, program and service delivery, client service experience, partnership development and organizational strategy.
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Senior Assistant Deputy Minister, Service Delivery
Steven Harris
Steven Harris is Assistant Deputy Minister of Service Delivery at Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC).
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Assistant Deputy Minister, Commemoration and Public Affairs
Amy Meunier
Amy Meunier is the Assistant Deputy Minister of the Commemoration and Public Affairs Branch.
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Assistant Deputy Minister of Strategic Policy, Planning and Performance
Pierre Tessier
Pierre Tessier is Assistant Deputy Minister of the Strategic Policy, Planning and Performance Branch.
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Assistant Deputy Minister, Chief Financial Officer and Corporate Services
Sara Lantz
Sara Lantz is the Assistant Deputy Minister, Chief Financial Officer and Corporate Services.