The minister of government transformation, public services and procurement () is the minister of the Crown responsible for Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) 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.
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:
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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.
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