Minister of Canadian Identity and Culture
| Minister of Canadian Identity and Culture | |
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| Ministre de l'Identité et de la Culture canadiennes | |
since December 1, 2025 | |
| Department of Canadian Heritage | |
| Style | The Honourable |
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| Appointer | Monarch (represented by the governor general); on the advice of the prime minister |
| Term length | At His Majesty's pleasure |
| Inaugural holder | Sheila Copps |
| Formation | 12 July 1996 |
| Salary | CA$299,900 (2024) |
| Website | www |
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The minister of Canadian identity and culture (French: ministre de l'identité et de la culture canadiennes) is the minister of the Crown responsible for the Department of Canadian Heritage. The minister is a member of the King's Privy Council for Canada and the Canadian Cabinet.
Marc Miller has served as the current minister of Canadian identity and culture since 2025. The minister is selected by the prime minister and appointed by the Crown. The role was created in 1996 as the minister of Canadian heritage (French: ministre du patrimoine canadien) to lead the government's culture, media, sports, and arts initiatives. In March 2025, the role was renamed as the minister of Canadian culture and identity, Parks Canada and Quebec lieutenant, and the portfolio assumed responsibility for Parks Canada. The simplified title was adopted in May 2025.