Department Officials
Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence
The Honourable Lawrence MacAulay MP
Lawrence MacAulay, Member of Parliament for Cardigan, was first elected to the House of Commons on November 21, 1988, to represent Cardigan in eastern Prince Edward Island, and won his ninth consecutive election in October 2015..
Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence
Darrell Samson
A proud Acadian, Mr. Samson is an educator, administrator, politician, entrepreneur, and defender of linguistic and cultural minorities.
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.
Assistant Deputy Minister, Service Delivery
Steven Harris
Steven Harris is Assistant Deputy Minister of Service Delivery at Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC).
A/Assistant Deputy Minister, Chief Financial Officer and Corporate Services
Sara Lantz
Sara Lantz is the acting Assistant Deputy Minister, Chief Financial Officer and Corporate Services.
Assistant Deputy Minister, Strategic Oversight and Communications
Charlotte Bastien
Mrs. Charlotte Bastien is the Assistant Deputy Minister of Strategic Oversight and Communications.
Assistant Deputy Minister, Strategic Policy and Commemoration
Rick Christopher
Rick Christopher is Assistant Deputy Minister of Strategic Policy and Commemoration at Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC).
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