deputy minister

British  

noun

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

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Example Sentences

Warjiyo’s decision to invite the finance minister to current and future Bank Indonesia board meetings—framed as an effort to “improve coordination”—has drawn attention, especially as the deputy minister attended Wednesday’s meeting, he said.

From The Wall Street Journal

One visible figure in Caputo’s team is his deputy minister for economic policy, José Luis Daza, a U.S.-trained economist and JPMorgan veteran seen as having a relevant role in talks with Bessent because of his past work on Wall Street.

From The Wall Street Journal

“It’s a disgrace,” charged the deputy minister of defense, shattering his glasses on the table.

From Literature

Zakia Adeli, the former deputy minister of justice prior to the Taliban's return and one of the authors who has found their books on the banned list, was unsurprised by the move.

From BBC

"This was the very good end to a very difficult day," said Ukraine's Deputy Minister of Defence Serhiy Kyslytsya, and "potentially excellent news for 1,000 Ukrainian families."

From BBC