Definition: A parliamentary secretary is a Canadian member of parliament from the government party who is appointed to assist a cabinet minister. Parliamentary secretaries often fill in for cabinet ministers during Question Period in the House of Commons, at House of Commons committee meetings and for speaking engagements. A primary role of a parliamentary secretary is to explain the policies of the cabinet minister and related government department and agencies.
Parliamentary secretaries are appointed by the prime minister and assigned for a specific length of time.
Parliamentary secretaries are appointed by the prime minister and assigned for a specific length of time.
