Minister of Government Transformation, Public Services and Procurement


The minister of government transformation, public services and procurement is the minister of the Crown responsible for Public Services and Procurement Canada and several other agencies. The minister concurrently serves as Receiver General for Canada, and is a member of the King's Privy Council for Canada and the Canadian Cabinet.
Joël Lightbound has been Minister of Government Transformation, Public Services and Procurement since May 13, 2025. The minister is selected by the prime minister and appointed by the Crown. The role was created in 1996 as the minister of public works and government services, to oversee the Department of Public Works and Government Services, an expansive common services department of the Government of Canada. In 2015, the title was change to be the minister of public services and procurement. The present title was adopted in 2025.
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Organization and role

The minister is the receiver general for Canada. The Department of Public Works and Government Services Act, 1996 states: "In the Minister's capacity as Receiver General, the Minister shall exercise all the powers and perform all the duties and functions assigned to the receiver general by law."
In addition to PSPC, the minister is responsible for:

List of ministers

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Prior to 1996, the responsibilities of the current Public Works and Government Services portfolio were divided between the now-defunct posts of Minister of Public Works and Minister of Supply and Services.

Acts for which the minister is responsible

  1. Anti-Personnel Mines Convention Implementation Act
  2. Bridges Act
  3. Canadian Arsenals Limited Divestiture Authorization Act
  4. Defence Production Act
  5. Department of Public Works and Government Services Act
  6. Dry Dock Subsidies Act
  7. Expropriation Act
  8. Federal District Commission to have acquired certain lands, An Act to confirm the authority of the
  9. Garnishment, Attachment and Pension Diversion Act
  10. Government Property Traffic Act
  11. Kingsmere Park Act
  12. National Flag of Canada Manufacturing Standards Act
  13. Ottawa River, An Act respecting certain works
  14. Payments in Lieu of Taxes Act
  15. Pension Benefits Division Act
  16. Publication of Statutes Act
  17. Seized Property Management Act
  18. Shared Services Canada Act
  19. Surplus Crown Assets Act
  20. Translation Bureau Act
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