Senior Minister
Prior to the creation of this position, the position of "Senior Minister" was a ceremonial position used in a similar manner, heading the order of precedence. Upon the absence of the Prime Minister, the Senior Minister would become the Acting Prime Minister.
| Senior Minister (Party) |
District | Took Office | Left Office | Prime Minister | |
| Paul Hellyer (Liberal) |
Trinity | April 30, 1968 | April 23, 1969 | Pierre Trudeau |
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