Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Disability Inclusion
A successful lawyer, dedicated volunteer, and Paralympic swimmer, the Honourable Carla Qualtrough’s commitment to addressing inequality and championing diversity makes her a strong voice in government.
Carla was re-elected as the Member of Parliament for Delta, BC on October 21st 2019. She served as the Minister of Sport and Persons with Disabilities and the Minister of Public Services and Procurement and Accessibility. Today, she serves as the Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Disability Inclusion.
Before entering politics, Carla was a successful human rights lawyer who practiced at both the federal and provincial levels. She also chaired the Minister’s Council on Employment and Accessibility in British Columbia, was an adjudicator with the Workers’ Compensation Appeals Tribunal, and is a past President of the Canadian Paralympic Committee.
Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, Minister Qualtrough has been a leader within the Government of Canada’s emergency response. She led the creation and implementation of the historic Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB), the Canada Emergency Student Benefit (CESB), a one-time disability payment to Canadians with disabilities, and made significant improvements and investments in the Temporary Foreign Worker Program. Minister Qualtrough continues her work to provide comprehensive support to workers, students and persons with disabilities whose lives have been significantly impacted by this pandemic.
