Minister of Families, Children and Social Development


The Minister of Families, Children and Social Development is the minister of the Crown in the Canadian Cabinet. The Minister is in charge of Service Canada.
The position is currently held by Ahmed Hussen.

History

Prior to the July 15, 2013, cabinet shuffle, the position was styled as Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development.
On February 6, 2006, Prime Minister Stephen Harper transferred the responsibilities of the Minister of Social Development into this portfolio. Although the legislated names did not change, in accordance with this amalgamation the Minister was for a while styled the Minister of Human Resources and Social Development and the department operated as Human Resources and Social Development Canada. This ceased on October 30, 2008, and the name returned to the legislated one.
On November 4, 2015, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau transferred the employment responsibilities of this portfolio to the Minister of Labour and changed the name of this minister to Minister of Families, Children and Social Development.

Role

The Minister is also responsible for the:
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Prior to 2003, responsibilities for this portfolio fell under the Minister of Human Resources Development.