deputy minister

noun

1. (in Canada) the senior civil servant in a government department

Example Sentences

He has served at all levels of office, as an MP, deputy minister, minister, vice-president and president.

From BBC

Deputy minister in the presidency Mmapaseka Letsike attended the memorial and said civil society, traditional leaders, government need to "raise the bar" to help end gender-based violence.

From BBC

Deputy Minister for Agriculture and Rural Development Nguyen Hoang Hiep said on Wednesday that the hydropower plant is "safe", but urged residents in the area to stay under shelter, as it may take up to two days for the water to recede to an "allowable level".

From BBC

“We are diligently writing laws and a constitution. We will have two ministers and one deputy minister from the Chin State as part of the NUG. We are keeping everything ready for when the Myanmar army concedes defeat,” he says.

From BBC

The allegations relate to the time when Kodwa was the national spokesperson for the ANC and later the deputy minister of state security.

From Seattle Times