Francis Bilodeau — Deputy Minister of Canadian Heritage

Francis Bilodeau joined Canadian Heritage as Deputy Minister on January 12, 2026.

Mr. Bilodeau joins us from Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada, where he was most recently Associate Deputy Minister. He has held various executive positions across the public service, including chief information officer of the Government of Canada, assistant secretary of Digital Policy and Services at the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat, and founding assistant deputy minister for the Privy Council Office's Results and Delivery Unit.

Mr. Bilodeau holds a master's degree in business administration and a degree in mechanical engineering.