Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence
The Honourable Jill McKnight
The Minister of Veterans Affairs is responsible for the Veterans Affairs Portfolio in the Government of Canada.
A/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.
Senior Assistant Deputy Minister, Service Delivery
Steven Harris
Steven Harris is Senior Assistant Deputy Minister of Service Delivery at Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC).
Assistant Deputy Minister, Commemoration and Public Affairs
Amy Meunier
Amy Meunier is the Assistant Deputy Minister of the Commemoration and Public Affairs Branch.
Assistant Deputy Minister, Chief Financial Officer and Corporate Services
Pierre Tessier
Pierre Tessier is the Assistant Deputy Minister, Chief Financial Officer and Corporate Services.
A/Assistant Deputy Minister of Strategic Policy, Planning and Performance
Mitch Freeman
Mitch Freeman is A/Assistant Deputy Minister of the Strategic Policy, Planning and Performance Branch.