Ministers of Dissolved Departments
and Agencies Now Merged Into
the Current Department

• Consumer and Corporate Affairs Canada (1967-1995)
• Department of Communications (1969-1996)
• Department of Industry (1963-1969)
• Foreign Investment Review Agency (FIRA) (1974-1985)
• Investment Canada (replaced FIRA) (1985-1993)
• Ministry of State for Economic Development (MSED) (1978-1983)
• Ministry of State for Economic and Regional Development (MSERD) (replaced MSED) (1983-1984)
• Ministry of State for Science and Technology (MOSST) (1971-1990)

This portfolio was created by Statute 16 Elizabeth II, c. 16, assented to December 21, 1967. By this Act, the Minister of Consumer and Corporate Affairs is to perform the duties of the Registrar General of Canada.

December 21, 1967 – July 5, 1968

Hon. John Napier Turner (b. 1929)
Minister of Consumer and Corporate Affairs
Liberal
M.P., Saint-Laurent–Saint Georges, Quebec

• born in Richmond, Surrey, England



• lawyer



• first elected in 1962, and re-elected in 1963, 1965, 1968, 1972, 1974, 1984, and 1988



• Prime Minister of Canada from June 30, 1984 to September 16, 1984



• Leader of the Opposition from September 17, 1984 to February 7, 1990



• posts included Registrar General of Canada, Solicitor General of Canada, and Minister of Finance

July 6, 1968 – January 27, 1972

Hon. Stanley Ronald Basford (b. 1932)
Minister of Consumer and Corporate Affairs
Liberal
M.P., Vancouver Centre, British Columbia

• born in Winnipeg, Manitoba



• lawyer



• first elected in 1963 and re-elected in 1965, 1968, 1972 and 1974



• posts included Minister of National Revenue, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, and Minister of State for Urban Affairs

January 28, 1972 – November 26, 1972

Hon. Robert Knight Andras (1921-1982)
Minister of Consumer and Corporate Affairs
Liberal
M.P., Port Arthur, Ontario

• born in Lachine, Quebec



• automobile dealer, businessman



• first elected in 1965 and re-elected in 1968, 1972, 1974, and 1979



• posts included Minister of State for Urban Affairs, Minister of State for Economic Development, Minister of Manpower and Immigration, and President of the Treasury Board

November 27, 1972 – August 7, 1974

Hon. Herbert Eser Gray (b. 1931)
Minister of Consumer and Corporate Affairs
Liberal
M.P., Windsor West, Ontario

• born in Windsor, Ontario



• educated at School of Commerce of McGill University; Osgood Hall Law School



• lawyer



• positions included Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Finance, Minister of National Revenue, President of the Treasury Board, and Solicitor General of Canada

August 8, 1974 – March 15, 1976

Hon. André Ouellet (b. 1939)
Minister of Consumer and Corporate Affairs
Liberal
M.P., Papineau, Quebec

• born in St-Pascal, Quebec



• lawyer



• first elected in 1967 and re-elected in 1968, 1972, 1974, 1979, 1980, 1984, 1988 and 1993



• positions included Postmaster General, Minister of Public Works, Minister of Labour, Minister of Foreign Affairs, and Minister of State for Urban Affairs

March 16, 1976 – April 7, 1976 (Acting)
April 8, 1976 – September 13, 1976

Hon. Bryce Stuart Mackasey (1921-1999)
Minister of Consumer and Corporate Affairs
Liberal
M.P., Verdun, Quebec

• born in Quebec City, Quebec



• businessman, manufacturer, merchant



• first elected in 1962 and re-elected in 1963, 1965, 1968, 1972 and 1974 for Verdun. Defeated in 1978 for Ottawa Centre and then re-elected in 1980 for Lincoln, Ontario



• positions included Minister of Labour, Minister of Manpower and Immigration, Postmaster General, and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Labour

September 14, 1976 – September 15, 1977

Hon. Anthony Chisholm Abbott (b. 1930)
Minister of Consumer and Corporate Affairs
Liberal
M.P., Mississauga, Ontario

• born in Montreal, Quebec



• lawyer



• posts included Minister of National Revenue and Minister of State (Small Business)

September 16, 1977 – June 3, 1979

Hon. William Warren Allmand (b. 1932)
Minister of Consumer and Corporate Affairs
Liberal
M.P., Notre-Dame-de-Grace, Quebec

• born in Montreal, Quebec



• barrister and solicitor, lawyer



• first elected in 1965 and re-elected in 1968, 1972, 1974, 1979, 1980, 1984, 1988, and 1993



• posts included Solicitor General of Canada, and Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development

June 4, 1979 – March 2, 1980

Hon. Allan Frederick Lawrence (b. 1925)
Minister of Consumer and Corporate Affairs
Progressive Conservative
M.P., Durham–Northumberland, Ontario

• born in Toronto, Ontario



• barrister and solicitor



• first elected in 1972 and re-elected in 1974, 1979, 1980 and 1984



• posts included Solicitor General of Canada

March 3, 1980 – August 11, 1983

Hon. André Ouellet (b. 1939)
Minister of Consumer and Corporate Affairs
Liberal
M.P., Papineau, Quebec

• born in St-Pascal, Quebec



• lawyer



• first elected in 1967 and re-elected in 1968, 1972, 1974, 1979, 1980, 1984, 1988 and 1993



• positions included Postmaster General, Minister of Public Works, Minister of Labour, Minister of Foreign Affairs, and Minister of State for Urban Affairs

August 12, 1983 – September 16, 1984

Hon. Judy Erola (b. 1934)
Minister of Consumer and Corporate Affairs
Liberal
M.P., Nickel Belt, Ontario

• born in Sudbury, Ontario



• businesswoman



• posts included Minister responsible for the Status of Women, Minister of State (Mines), and Minister of State for Social Development

September 17, 1984 – June 29, 1986

Hon. Michel Côté (b. 1942)
Minister of Consumer and Corporate Affairs
Progressive Conservative
M.P., Langelier, Quebec

• born in Quebec City



• degree in accounting from Laval University in 1967



• career as an accountant, auditor and businessman



• elected to the House of Commons for Langelier in 1984



• posts included Minister responsible for Canada Post Corporation, and Minister of Supply and Services

June 30, 1986 – December 11, 1988

Hon. Harvie Andre (b. 1940)
Minister of Consumer and Corporate Affairs
Progressive Conservative
M.P., Calgary Centre, Alberta

• born in Edmonton, Alberta



• educated at the University of Alberta, Ph.D., 1966



• worked as a professional engineer



• first elected to the House of Commons in 1972 and re-elected in 1974, 1979, 1980, 1984, and 1988



• posts include Minister of Supply and Services, Associate Minister of National Defence, Minister of Consumer and Corporate Affairs and Minister of State

The french title of this portfolio was changed by Revised Statutes, 1985, c. C-27, in force December 12, 1988.

December 12, 1988 – January 29, 1989

Hon. Harvie André (b. 1940)
Minister of Consumer and Corporate Affairs
Progressive Conservative
M.P., Calgary Centre, Alberta

• born in Edmonton, Alberta



• educated at the University of Alberta, Ph.D., 1966



• worked as a professional engineer



• first elected to the House of Commons in 1972 and re-elected in 1974, 1979, 1980, 1984, and 1988



• posts include Minister of Supply and Services, Associate Minister of National Defence, Minister of Consumer and Corporate Affairs and Minister of State

January 30, 1989 – July 4, 1989

Hon. Bernard Valcourt (b. 1952)
Minister of Consumer and Corporate Affairs
Progressive Conservative
M.P., Madawaska–Victoria, New Brunswick

• born in St-Quentin, New Brunswick



• lawyer



• first elected in 1984 and re-elected in 1988



• posts included Minister of Fisheries and Oceans, Minister of Employment and Immigration, Minister of Labour, Minister of State (Small Business and Tourism), and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of National Revenue

July 5, 1989 – February 22, 1990

Hon. Harvie André (b. 1940)
Minister of Consumer and Corporate Affairs (Acting)
Progressive Conservative
M.P., Calgary Centre, Alberta

• born in Edmonton, Alberta



• educated at the University of Alberta, Ph.D., 1966



• worked as a professional engineer



• first elected to the House of Commons in 1972 and re-elected in 1974, 1979, 1980, 1984, and 1988



• posts include Minister of Supply and Services, Associate Minister of National Defence, Minister of Consumer and Corporate Affairs and Minister of State

February 23, 1990 – February 27, 1992

Hon. Pierre Blais (b. 1948)
Minister of Consumer and Corporate Affairs
Progressive Conservative
M.P., Bellechasse, Quebec

• born in Berthier-sur-mer, Quebec



• lawyer



• posts included Solicitor General of Canada, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, Minister of State (Agriculture), and Parliamentary Secretary to the President of the Privy Council

The french title of this portfolio was changed by Statutes 1992, c. 1, in force February 28, 1992.

February 28, 1992 – January 3, 1993

Hon. Pierre Blais (b. 1948)
Minister of Consumer and Corporate Affairs
Progressive Conservative
M.P., Bellechasse, Quebec

• born in Berthier-sur-mer, Quebec



• lawyer



• posts included Solicitor General of Canada, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, Minister of State (Agriculture), and Parliamentary Secretary to the President of the Privy Council

January 4, 1993 – June 24, 1993

Hon. Pierre H. Vincent (b. 1955)
Minister of Consumer and Corporate Affairs
Progressive Conservative
M.P., Trois-Rivières, Quebec

• born in Trois-Rivières, Quebec



• tax lawyer



• posts included Minister of the Environment, Minister of State (Indian Affairs and Northern Development), Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of National Revenue

During the 25th Ministry, the portfolios of Industry, Science and Technology, and of Consumer and Corporate Affairs were to be restructured into a new Industry and Science portfolio pending the eventual passage of a Government Organization Act. Until passage of the new departmental statute, the Minister had been formally appointed to the existing portfolios from which the new portfolio was being created. The new responsibilities, however, took effect immediately. Parliament was dissolved before this change could take place.

June 25, 1993 – November 3, 1993

Hon. Jean J. Charest (b. 1958)
Minister of Consumer and Corporate Affairs
Progressive Conservative
M.P., Sherbrooke, Quebec

• born in Sherbrooke, Quebec



• received law degree from Sherbrooke University in 1980



• lawyer



• elected to the House of Commons September 1984 and re-elected in 1988, 1993, and 1997



• positions included Minister of the Environment, Minister of Consumer and Corporate Affairs, Minister of State (Youth), and Minister of State (Fitness and Amateur Sport)



• Leader of the Progressive Conservative Party from December 14, 1993 to April 2, 1998



• became Leader of the Quebec Liberal Party in 1998

On November 4, 1993, the Minister was formally appointed to the existing portfolios (Consumer and Corporate Affairs, and Industry, Science and Technology) from which the new portfolio (Industry) was being created. The new responsibilities, however, took full effect immediately.

November 4, 1993 – March 28, 1995

Hon. John Manley (b. 1950)
Minister of Consumer and Corporate Affairs
Liberal
M.P., Ottawa South, Ontario

• born in Ottawa, Ontario



• studied law at the University of Ottawa, graduating in 1976



• career included barrister and solicitor, lawyer, and teacher



• elected to the House of Commons in 1988 and re-elected in 1993, 1997, and 2000



• posts included Minister of Consumer and Corporate Affairs, Minister of Western Economic Diversification, Minister for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, and Minister of Foreign Affairs

The offices of Minister of Industry, Science and Technology, and of Minister of Consumer and Corporate Affairs were abolished and the office of Minister of Industry was created by Statute 42-43-44, Elizabeth II, c. 1 (1995), assented to March 16, 1995 and proclaimed in force March 29, 1995. By this Act, the Minister of Industry is to perform the duties of the Registrar General of Canada.

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The office of Minister of Communications was created by Statute 17-18 Elizabeth II, c. 28, assented to March 28, 1969 and proclaimed in force April 1, 1969. By this Act, the Minister of Communications was ex officio the Postmaster General. The office of Postmaster General was recreated by Statute 1970-71 Elizabeth II, c. 42, assented to on May 26, 1971 and in force on June 11, 1971.

April 1, 1969 – April 28, 1971

Hon. Eric William Kierans (b. 1914)
Minister of Communications
Liberal
M.P., Duvernay, Quebec

• born in Montreal, Quebec



• economist, professor



• posts included Postmaster General

April 29, 1971 – May 10, 1971

Hon. Joseph Julien Jean-Pierre Côté (b. 1926)
Minister of Communications (Acting)
Liberal
M.P., Longueuil, Quebec

• born in Montreal, Quebec



• dental technician



• appointed to the Senate on September 1, 1972; resigned April 20, 1978



• posts included Postmaster General and Minister of National Revenue

May 11, 1971 – August 11, 1971

Hon. Gérard Pelletier (1919-1997)
Minister of Communications (Acting)
Liberal
M.P., Hochelaga, Quebec

• born in Victoriaville, Quebec



• author, broadcaster, diplomat, journalist, labour and social activist



• first elected in 1965 and re-elected in 1968, 1972, and 1974



• posts included Secretary of State for External Affairs and Secretary of State of Canada

August 12, 1971 – November 26, 1972

Hon. Robert Douglas George Stanbury (b. 1929)
Minister of Communications
Liberal
M.P., York–Scarborough, Ontario

• born in Exeter, Ontario



• barrister and solicitor



• elected in 1965 and re-elected in 1968, 1972 and 1974



• posts included Minister of National Revenue and Parliamentary Secretary to the Secretary of State of Canada

November 27, 1972 – August 28, 1975

Hon. Gérard Pelletier (1919-1997)
Minister of Communications
Liberal
M.P., Hochelaga, Quebec

• born in Victoriaville, Quebec



• author, broadcaster, diplomat, journalist, labour and social activist



• first elected in 1965 and re-elected in 1968, 1972, and 1974



• posts included Secretary of State for External Affairs and Secretary of State of Canada

August 29, 1975 – October 24, 1975

Hon. Pierre Juneau (b. 1922)
Minister of Communications

• born in Verdun, Quebec



• co-founder of the Montreal International Film Festival (1959), vice-Chairman (1966) and Chairman (1968) of the Board of Broadcast Governors, chairman of the CRTC (1968-1975), Chairman of the National Capital Commission, and president of the CBC from 1982-1989



• appointed by Liberal Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau as Minister of Communications but was defeated in the by-election and resigned from the post



• subsequently served as Advisor to the Prime Minister



• Officer of the Order of Canada in 1975

October 25, 1975 – December 4, 1975

Hon. Otto Emil Lang (b. 1932)
Minister of Communications (Acting)
Liberal
M.P., Saskatoon–Humboldt, Saskatchewan

• born in Handel, Saskatchewan



• dean, lawyer



• first elected in 1968 and re-elected in 1972 and 1974 before being defeated in 1979



• posts included Minister of Manpower and Immigration, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, and Minister of Transport

December 5, 1975 – June 3, 1979

The Right Hon. Jeanne Sauvé (1922-1993)
Minister of Communications
Liberal
M.P., Ahuntsic, Quebec

• born in Howell, Saskatchewan



• journalist



• elected in 1972 for Ahuntsic, Quebec and re-elected in 1974. Elected for Laval-des-Rapides, Quebec in 1979 and re-elected in 1980



• posts included Speaker of the House of Commons (1980-1984), Minister of the Environment, and Minister of State for Science and Technology

June 4, 1979 – March 2, 1980

Hon. David Samuel Horne Macdonald (b. 1936)
Minister of Communications
Progressive Conservative
M.P., Egmont, Prince Edward Island

• born in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island



• author, clergyperson



• elected in 1965 for Prince, Prince Edward Island and 1968 for Egmont, Prince Edward Island. Re-elected in 1972, 1974, 1979, defeated in 1980, and re-elected in 1988

March 3, 1980 – June 29, 1984

Hon. Francis Fox (b. 1939)
Minister of Communications
Liberal
M.P., Blainville–Deux-Montagnes, Quebec

• born in Montreal, Quebec



• lawyer



• first elected in 1972 and re-elected in 1974, 1979, and 1980 before being defeated in 1984



• posts included Solicitor General of Canada, Secretary of State of Canada, and Minister for International Trade

June 30, 1984 – September 16, 1984

Hon. Edward C. Lumley (b. 1939)
Minister of Communications
Liberal
M.P., Stormont-Dundas, Ontario

• born in Windsor, Ontario



• received a Bachelor of Commerce at Assumption University in Windsor, Ontario, in 1961



• businessman



• first elected to the House of Commons for Stormont-Dundas in 1974 and re-elected in 1979 and 1980



• posts included Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Regional Economic Expansion; Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Finance; Minister of State (Trade); and Minister of State for Science and Technology

September 17, 1984 – September 25, 1985

Hon. Marcel Masse (b. 1936)
Minister of Communications
Progressive Conservative
M.P., Frontenac, Quebec

• born in St-Jean-de-Matha, Quebec



• administrator



• elected in 1984 for Frontenac, Quebec and re-elected in 1988



• posts included Minister of Energy, Mines and Resources, and Minister of National Defence

September 26, 1985 – November 29, 1985

Hon. Benoît Bouchard (b. 1940)
Minister of Communications (Acting)
Progressive Conservative
M.P., Roberval, Quebec

• born in Roberval, Quebec



• educated at Laval University



• employed as a teacher and a principal; director of CEGEP, Saint Félicien, 1979-1984



• served as an Alderman in Roberval, 1973-1980



• elected Member of Parliament in 1984 and re-elected in 1988



• served as Secretary of State of Canada, Minister of Employment and Immigration, Minister of Transport, and Minister of National Health and Welfare

November 30, 1985 – June 29, 1986

Hon. Marcel Masse (b. 1936)
Minister of Communications
Progressive Conservative
M.P., Frontenac, Quebec

• born in St-Jean-de-Matha, Quebec



• administrator



• elected in 1984 for Frontenac, Quebec and re-elected in 1988



• posts included Minister of Energy, Mines and Resources, and Minister of National Defence

June 30, 1986 – December 7, 1988

Hon. Flora Isabel MacDonald (b. 1926)
Minister of Communications
Progressive Conservative
M.P., Kingston and the Islands, Ontario

• born in North Sydney, Nova Scotia



• administrator, consultant, secretary, tutor



• elected in 1972 and re-elected in 1974, 1979, 1980, and 1984; defeated in 1988



• posts included Secretary of State for External Affairs and Minister of Employment and Immigration

December 8, 1988 – January 29, 1989

Hon. Lowell Murray (b. 1936)
Minister of Communications (Acting)
Progressive Conservative
Senator

• born in New Waterford, Nova Scotia



• senior public servant



• appointed to the Senate on September 13, 1979



• served on several Standing Committees: Social Affairs, Science and Technology; National Finance; Internal Economy, Budgets and Administration; Fisheries

January 30, 1989 – April 20, 1991

Hon. Marcel Masse (b. 1936)
Minister of Communications
Progressive Conservative
M.P., Frontenac, Quebec

• born in St-Jean-de-Matha, Quebec



• administrator



• elected in 1984 for Frontenac, Quebec and re-elected in 1988



• posts included Minister of Energy, Mines and Resources, and Minister of National Defence

April 21, 1991 – June 24, 1993

Hon. Henry Perrin Beatty (b. 1950)
Minister of Communications
Progressive Conservative
M.P., Wellington–Grey–Dufferin–Simcoe, Ontario

• born in Toronto, Ontario



• businessman, public servant



• elected in 1972 and re-elected in 1974, 1979, 1980, 1984, 1988 and defeated in 1993



• posts included Minister of National Revenue, Solicitor General of Canada, Minister of National Defence, Minister responsible for La Francophonie

During the 25th Ministry, the portfolios of Secretary of State of Canada, and of Communications were to be restructured into a new Canadian Heritage portfolio pending the eventual passage of a Government Organization Act. Until passage of the new departmental statute, the Minister had been formally appointed to the existing portfolios from which the new portfolio was being created. The new responsibilities, however, took full effect immediately. Parliament was dissolved before this change could take place.

June 25, 1993 – November 3, 1993

Hon. Monique Landry (b. 1937)
Minister of Communications
Progressive Conservative
M.P., Blainville–Deux-Montagnes, Quebec

• born in Montreal, Quebec



• administrator, businesswoman, physiotherapist



• first elected in 1984 and re-elected in 1988; defeated in 1993



• posts included Minister for External Relations, Minister responsible for La Francophonie, Secretary of State of Canada, and Minister of State (Indian Affairs and Northern Development)

On November 4, 1993 the Minister was formally appointed to the existing portfolios of Communications, and of Multiculturalism and Citizenship from which the new Canadian Heritage portfolio was being created. The new responsibilities, however, took full effect immediately.

November 4, 1993 – January 24, 1996

Hon. Michel Dupuy (b. 1930)
Minister of Communications
Liberal
M.P., Laval West, Quebec

• born in Paris, France



• diplomat, foreign policy advisor, journalist, political adviser, professor



• posts included Minister of Multiculturalism and Citizenship

January 25, 1996 – April 30, 1996

Hon. Sheila Copps (b. 1952)
Minister of Communications
Liberal
M.P., Hamilton East, Ontario

• born in Hamilton, Ontario



• journalist



• first elected in 1984 and re-elected in 1988, 1993, 1996, 1997, and 2000



• posts included Minister of the Environment, Minister of Canadian Heritage, Minister of Amateur Sport, and Minister of Multiculturalism and Citizenship

May 1, 1996 – June 18, 1996

Hon. Lucienne Robillard (b. 1945)
Minister of Communications (Acting)
Liberal
M.P., Westmount–Ville-Marie, Quebec

• born in Montreal, Quebec



• social worker



• first elected in 1995 and re-elected in 1997 and 2000



• posts included Minister of Labour, Minister of Citizenship and Immigration, President of the Treasury Board, and Minister responsible for Infrastructure

June 19, 1996 – July 11, 1996

Hon. Sheila Copps (b. 1952)
Minister of Communications
Liberal
M.P., Hamilton East, Ontario

• born in Hamilton, Ontario



• journalist



• first elected in 1984 and re-elected in 1988, 1993, 1996, 1997, and 2000



• posts included Minister of the Environment, Minister of Canadian Heritage, Minister of Amateur Sport, and Minister of Multiculturalism and Citizenship

The offices of Minister of Communications, and Minister of Multiculturalism and Citizenship were abolished and the office of Minister of Canadian Heritage was created by Statute 42-43-44 Elizabeth II, c. 11 (1995), assented to June 15, 1995 and in force July 12, 1996.

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The office of Minister of Industry was created by Statute 12 Elizabeth II, c. 3, assented to on 22 July 1963 and proclaimed in force on 25 July 1963. By this Act, the Minister of Industry was to exercise all the duties, powers and functions of the Minister of Defence Production. On July 12, 1969, by Order in Council pursuant to the Public Service Rearrangement and Transfer of Duties Act, these powers were transferred back to the Minister of Defence Production.

July 25, 1963 – July 5, 1968

Hon. Charles Mills Drury (1912-1991)
Minister of Industry
Liberal
M.P., Saint-Antoine–Westmount, Quebec

• born in Westmount, Quebec



• professions included lawyer, military and public servant



• first elected into the House of Commons in 1962 for Saint-Antoine–Westmount, Quebec and re-elected in 1963, 1965, 1968, 1972, and 1974



• posts included Minister of Defence Production, President of the Treasury Board, and Minister of Public Works

July 6, 1968 – March 31, 1969

Hon. Jean-Luc Pepin (1924-1995)
Minister of Industry
Liberal
M.P., Drummond, Quebec

• born in Drummondville, Quebec



• political commentator and professor



• career included Minister of Mines and Technical Surveys; Minister of Energy, Mines and Resources; Minister of Transport; Minister for External Relations and Minister of Labour

The offices of Minister of Industry and Minister of Trade and Commerce were abolished and the office of Minister of Industry, Trade and Commerce was created by Statute 17-18 Elizabeth II, c. 28, assented to March 28, 1969 and in force April 1, 1969.

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The Foreign Investment Review Agency was established by the Foreign Investment Review Act 1973, c. 46. The Minister of Industry, Trade and Commerce was designated on April 4, 1974, as the Minister responsible for the administration of the Foreign Investment Review Act.

April 4, 1974 – September 25, 1975

Hon. Alastair William Gillespie (b. 1922)
Minister of Industry, Trade and Commerce
Minister responsible for the administration of the Act
Liberal
M.P., Etobicoke, Ontario

• born in Victoria, British Columbia



• business executive



• elected in 1968 and re-elected in 1972 and 1974



• posts included Minister of Energy, Mines and Resources; Minister of State for Science and Technology; and Parliamentary Secretary to the President of the Treasury Board

September 26, 1975 – September 13, 1976

Hon. Donald Campbell Jamieson (1921-1986)
Minister of Industry, Trade and Commerce
Minister responsible for the administration of the Act
Liberal
M.P., Burin-Burgeo, Newfoundland

• born in St. John's, Newfoundland



• early career as a broadcaster



• first elected to the House of Commons in 1966 for Burin-Burgeo and re-elected in 1968, 1972, 1974, and 1979



• posts included Minister of Defence Production, Minister of Supply and Services, Minister of Transport, and Secretary of State for External Affairs

September 14, 1976 – September 15, 1977

Rt. Hon. Joseph Jacques Jean Chrétien (b. 1934)
Minister of Industry, Trade and Commerce
Minister responsible for the administration of the Act
Liberal
M.P., Saint-Maurice, Quebec

• born in Shawinigan, Quebec



• early career as a lawyer



• first elected to the House of Commons in 1963 representing Saint-Maurice-Laflèche



• positions included Parliamentary Secretary to Prime Minister, Minister of National Revenue, Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development, President of the Treasury Board, Minister of Finance, Minister of Justice, and Minister of Energy, Mines and Resources



• sworn in as Prime Minister of Canada on November 4, 1993

September 16, 1977 – June 3, 1979

Hon. John Henry Horner (b. 1927)
Minister of Industry, Trade and Commerce
Minister responsible for the administration of the Act
Liberal
M.P., Crowfoot, Alberta

• born in Blaine Lake, Saskatchewan



• farmer/rancher



• elected as a Progressive Conservative from 1958-1977 before joining the Liberal caucus from 1977-1979

June 4, 1979 – March 2, 1980

Hon. Robert René de Cotret (1944-1999)
Minister of Industry, Trade and Commerce
Minister responsible for the administration of the Act
Progressive Conservative
M.P., Ottawa Centre

• born in Ottawa, Ontario



• economist



• first elected Member of Parliament for Ottawa Centre in 1978 and appointed to the Senate in June 1979



• posts included President of the Treasury Board, Minister of the Environment, and Minister of Regional Industrial Expansion

March 3, 1980 – September 29, 1982

Hon. Herbert Eser Gray (b. 1931)
Minister of Industry, Trade and Commerce
Minister responsible for the administration of the Act
Liberal
M.P., Windsor West, Ontario

• born in Windsor, Ontario



• educated at School of Commerce of McGill University; Osgood Hall Law School



• lawyer



• positions included Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Finance, Minister of National Revenue, and Minister of Consumer and Corporate Affairs

September 30, 1982 – September 16, 1984

Hon. Edward C. Lumley (b. 1939)
Minister Industry, Trade and Commerce
(Sept. 30, 1982 – Dec. 6, 1983)
Minister of Regional Industrial Expansion
(Dec. 7, 1983 – Sept. 16, 1984)
Minister responsible for the administration of the Act
Liberal
M.P., Stormont-Dundas, Ontario

• born in Windsor, Ontario



• received a Bachelor of Commerce at Assumption University in Windsor, Ontario, in 1961



• businessman



• first elected to the House of Commons for Stormont-Dundas in 1974 and re-elected in 1979 and 1980



• posts included Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Regional Economic Expansion; Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Finance; Minister of State (Trade); and Minister of State for Science and Technology

September 17, 1984 – June 29, 1985

Hon. Sinclair McKnight Stevens (b. 1927)
Minister of Regional Industrial Expansion
Minister responsible for the administration of the Act
Progressive Conservative
M.P., York-Peel (Ontario)

• born in Esquesing Township, Ontario



• received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Journalism from the University of Western Ontario in 1950



• worked as a financier, journalist and lawyer



• elected to the House of Commons in 1972 and re-elected in 1974, 1979, 1980 and 1984



• posts included President of the Treasury Board

In 1985, under the Investment Canada Act (SC 1985, c. 20, s. 46) the Foreign Investment Review Agency became Investment Canada.

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The Investment Canada Act was assented to June 20, 1985 (1985, c. 20) and came into force June 30, 1985 (SI/85-128). Investment Canada was created as an Agency on June 30, 1985 reporting to the Minister responsible for the Investment Canada Act. The Act also establishes that the Agency will be headed by a President with the status of deputy head of a department.

June 30, 1985 – May 12, 1986

Hon. Sinclair McKnight Stevens (b. 1927)
Minister Responsible for Investment Canada
Progressive Conservative
M.P., York-Peel (Ontario)

• born in Esquesing Township, Ontario



• received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Journalism from the University of Western Ontario in 1950



• worked as a financier, journalist and lawyer



• elected to the House of Commons in 1972 and re-elected in 1974, 1979, 1980 and 1984



• posts included President of the Treasury Board

May 13, 1986 – June 29, 1986

Hon. Donald Frank Mazankowski (b. 1935)
Minister Responsible for Investment Canada
Progressive Conservative
M.P., Vegreville, Alberta

• born in Viking, Alberta



• businessman



• first elected to the House of Commons in 1968 and re-elected in 1972, 1974, 1979, 1980, 1984 and 1988



• posts included Minister of Transport, President of the Privy Council, President of the Treasury Board, Minister of Agriculture, and Minister of Finance

June 30, 1986 – August 26, 1987

Hon. Michel Côté (b. 1942)
Minister Responsible for Investment Canada
Progressive Conservative
M.P., Langelier, Quebec

• born in Quebec City



• degree in accounting from Laval University in 1967



• career as an accountant, auditor and businessman



• elected to the House of Commons for Langelier in 1984



• posts included Minister of Consumer and Corporate Affairs, Minister responsible for Canada Post Corporation, and Minister of Supply and Services

August 27, 1987 – January 29, 1989

Hon. Robert René de Cotret (1944-1999)
Minister Responsible for Investment Canada
Progressive Conservative
M.P., Berthier-Montcalm, Quebec

• born in Ottawa, Ontario



• economist



• first elected Member of Parliament for Ottawa Centre in 1978 and appointed to the Senate in June 1979



• posts included President of the Treasury Board, and Minister of the Environment

January 30, 1989 – February 22, 1990

Hon. Harvie Andre (b. 1940)
Minister Responsible for Investment Canada
Progressive Conservative
M.P., Calgary Centre, Alberta

• born in Edmonton, Alberta



• educated at the University of Alberta, Ph.D., 1966



• worked as a professional engineer



• first elected to the House of Commons in 1972 and re-elected in 1974, 1979, 1980, 1984, and 1988



• posts include Minister of Supply and Services, Associate Minister of National Defence, Minister of Consumer and Corporate Affairs and Minister of State

February 23, 1990 – April 20, 1991

Hon. Benoît Bouchard (b. 1940)
Minister Responsible for Investment Canada
Progressive Conservative
M.P., Roberval, Quebec

• born in Roberval, Quebec



• educated at Laval University



• employed as a teacher and a principal; director of CEGEP, Saint Félicien, 1979-1984



• served as an Alderman in Roberval, 1973-80



• elected Member of Parliament in 1984 and re-elected in 1988



• served as Secretary of State of Canada, Minister of Employment and Immigration, Minister of Transport, and Minister of National Health and Welfare

April 21, 1991 – June 24, 1993

Hon. Michael Holcombe Wilson (b. 1937)
Minister Responsible for Investment Canada
Progressive Conservative
M.P., Etobicoke Centre, Ontario

• born in Toronto, Ontario



• received Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Toronto in 1959



• early career as a businessman



• elected Member of Parliament for Etobicoke Centre in 1979 and re-elected in 1980, 1984, and 1988



• posts included Minister of Finance and Minister for International Trade member of Cabinet Committees on Priorities and Planning, Treasury Board, Economic and Regional Development, Social Development and Foreign Affairs and Defence

The Investment Canada Agency was repealed in 1995, c.1, s. 45 and the duties prescribed under the Act were merged into the current department. In June 1993, government reorganization brought together Industry, Science and Technology, Consumer and Corporate Affairs, Communications Canada and Investment Canada to form the new Industry Canada department. On June 10, 1989, P.C. 1999-1090, the duties and functions of the Minister under Parts II to VI of the Investment Canada Act relating to activities identified as part of Canada's cultural heritage or national identity were transferred to the Minister of Canadian Heritage.

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The Ministry for State for Economic Development was proclaimed on 19 December 1978 under the Ministries and Ministers of State Act, 19-20, Eliz. II, 1970-1, c. 42 Part IV.

November 24, 1978 – June 3, 1979

Hon. Robert Knight Andras (1921-1982)
Minister of State for Economic Development
Liberal
M.P., Port Arthur, Ontario

• born in Lachine, Quebec



• automobile dealer, businessman



• first elected in 1965 and re-elected in 1968, 1972, 1974, and 1979



• posts included Minister of State for Urban Affairs, Minister of Manpower and Immigration, and President of the Treasury Board

June 4, 1979 – March 2, 1980

Hon. Robert René de Cotret (1944-1999)
Minister of State for Economic Development
Progressive Conservative
M.P., Berthier–Maskinongé–Lanaudière, Quebec

• born in Ottawa, Ontario



• economist



• first elected Member of Parliament for Ottawa Centre in 1978; defeated in 1979 and 1980; and re-elected in 1984 and 1988



• appointed to the Senate in June 1979



• posts included President of the Treasury Board, Minister of the Environment, and Minister of Regional Industrial Expansion

March 3, 1980 – September 29, 1982

Hon. Horace Andrew Olson (1925-2002)
Minister of State for Economic Development
Liberal
M.P., Medicine Hat, Alberta

• born in Iddesleigh, Alberta



• farmer, merchant, rancher



• belonged to the Social Credit party from 1957-1967 before joining the Liberal party September 25, 1967



• appointed to the Senate April 5, 1977 and resigned March 7, 1996



• posts included Minister of Agriculture 1968-1972 and Leader of the Government in the Senate



• first elected in 1957 for Medicine Hat, Alberta, and defeated in 1958 before being elected again in 1962 and re-elected in 1963, 1965, and 1968 before being defeated in 1972 and 1974

September 30, 1982 – December 6, 1983

Hon. Donald James Johnston (b. 1936)
Minister of State for Economic Development
Liberal
M.P., Saint-Henri–Westmount, Quebec

• born in Ottawa, Ontario



• lawyer, teacher, writer



• first elected in 1978, and re-elected in 1979, 1980 and 1984



• posts included President of the Treasury Board, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada

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December 7, 1983 – June 29, 1984

Hon. Donald James Johnston (b. 1936)
Minister of State for Economic and Regional Development
Liberal
M.P., Saint-Henri–Westmount, Quebec

• born in Ottawa, Ontario



• lawyer, teacher, writer



• first elected in 1978, and re-elected in 1979, 1980 and 1984



• posts included President of the Treasury Board, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada

June 30, 1984 – September 1, 1984

Hon. André Ouellet (b. 1939)
Minister of State for Economic and Regional Development
Liberal
M.P., Papineau, Quebec

• born in St-Pascal, Quebec



• lawyer



• first elected in 1967 and re-elected in 1968, 1972, 1974, 1979, 1980, 1984, 1988 and 1993



• positions included Postmaster General, Minister of Public Works, Minister of Labour, Minister of Foreign Affairs, and Minister of State for Urban Affairs

The existence of the Ministry of State for Economic and Regional Development was terminated effective September 1, 1984 by PC 1984-3036 pursuant to the Ministers and Ministries of State Act (RSC 1985, c.M-8).

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The Ministry of State for Science and Technology was proclaimed on August 12, 1971 under the Ministries and Ministers of State Act, 19-20 Eliz. II, 1970-71, c. 42, Part IV.

August 12, 1971 – November 26, 1972

Hon. Alastair William Gillespie (b. 1922)
Minister of State for Science and Technology
Liberal
M.P., Etobicoke, Ontario

• born in Victoria, British Columbia



• business executive



• elected in 1968 and re-elected in 1972 and 1974



• posts included Minister of Energy, Mines and Resources; and Parliamentary Secretary to the President of the Treasury Board

November 27, 1972 – August 7, 1974

The Right Hon. Jeanne Sauvé (1922-1993)
Minister of State for Science and Technology
Liberal
M.P., Ahuntsic, Quebec

• born in Howell, Saskatchewan



• journalist



• elected in 1972 for Ahuntsic, Quebec and re-elected in 1974. Elected for Laval-des-Rapides, Quebec in 1979 and re-elected in 1980



• posts included Speaker of the House of Commons (1980-84), Minister of the Environment, and Minister of Communications



• was Governor General of Canada from 1984-1990

August 8, 1974 – September 13, 1976

Hon. Charles Mills Drury (1912-1991)
Minister of State for Science and Technology
Liberal
M.P., Westmount, Quebec

• born in Westmount, Quebec



• lawyer, military and public servant



• first elected into the House of Commons for Saint-Antoine–Westmount, Quebec in 1962 and re-elected in 1963, 1965, 1968, 1972, and 1974



• posts included Minister of Defence Production, President of the Treasury Board, and Minister of Public Works

September 14, 1976 – September 15, 1977

Hon. James Hugh Faulkner (b. 1933)
Minister of State for Science and Technology
Liberal
M.P., Peterborough, Ontario

• born in Montreal, Quebec



• teacher



• first elected in 1965 and re-elected in 1968, 1972, and 1974



• posts included Secretary of State of Canada, and Minister of Indian and Northern Affairs

September 16, 1977 – November 23, 1978

Hon. J. Judd Buchanan (b. 1929)
Minister of State for Science and Technology
Liberal
M.P., London West, Ontario

• born in Edmonton, Alberta



• businessman, life insurance agent



• first elected in 1968 and re-elected in 1972, 1974, 1979 and 1980



• posts included Minsiter of Indian Affairs and Northern Development, Minister of Public Works, President of the Treasury Board and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Finance

November 24, 1978 – June 3, 1979

Hon. Alastair William Gillespie (b. 1922)
Minister of State for Science and Technology
Liberal
M.P., Etobicoke, Ontario

• born in Victoria, British Columbia



• business executive



• elected in 1968 and re-elected in 1972 and 1974



• posts included Minister of Energy, Mines and Resources; and Parliamentary Secretary to the President of the Treasury Board

June 4, 1979 – October 7, 1979

The Right Hon. Ramon John Hnatyshyn (1934-2002)
Minister of State for Science and Technology
Progressive Conservative
M.P., Saskatoon West, Saskatchewan

• born in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan



• lawyer, lecturer



• elected in the House of Commons in 1974 for Saskatoon-Biggar and re-elected for Saskatoon West in 1979, 1980, and 1984 before being defeated in 1988



• posts included Minister of Energy, Mines and Resources; President of the Privy Council; and Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada

October 8, 1979 – March 2, 1980

Hon. William Heward Grafftey (b. 1928)
Minister of State for Science and Technology
Progressive Conservative
M.P., Missisquoi, Quebec

• born in Montreal, Quebec



• author, businessman, lawyer, lumber merchant, merchant



• elected in 1958 for Brome-Missiquoi and re-elected in 1962, 1963, and 1965; defeated in 1968, but re-elected in 1972, 1974, and 1979



• posts included Minister of State for Social Programs, and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Finance

March 3, 1980 – September 29, 1982

Hon. John Roberts (b. 1933)
Minister of State for Science and Technology
Liberal
M.P., St. Paul's, Ontario

• born in Hamilton, Ontario



• business consultant, professor



• first elected in 1968 for York-Simcoe, Ontario; defeated in 1972; re-elected for St. Paul's, Ontario in 1974; defeated in 1979 and re-elected for St. Paul's in 1980 before being defeated in 1984



• posts included Secretary of State of Canada, Minister of the Environment, Minister of Employment and Immigration

September 30, 1982 – June 29, 1984

Hon. Donald James Johnston (b. 1936)
Minister of State for Science and Technology
Liberal
M.P., Saint-Henri–Westmount, Quebec

• born in Ottawa, Ontario



• lawyer, teacher, writer



• first elected in 1978, and re-elected in 1979, 1980 and 1984



• posts included President of the Treasury Board, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada

June 30, 1984 – September 16, 1984

Hon. Edward C. Lumley (b. 1939)
Minister of State for Science and Technology
Liberal
M.P., Stormont-Dundas, Ontario

• born in Windsor, Ontario



• received a Bachelor of Commerce at Assumption University in Windsor, Ontario, in 1961



• businessman



• first elected to the House of Commons for Stormont-Dundas in 1974 and re-elected in 1979 and 1980



• posts included Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Regional Economic Expansion; Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Finance; Minister of State (Trade); and Minister of Communications

September 17, 1984 – November 19, 1985

Hon. Thomas Edward Siddon (b. 1941)
Minister of State (Science and Technology)
Progressive Conservative
M.P., Richmond–South Delta, British Columbia

• born in Drumheller, Alberta



• author, engineer, lecturer



• first elected in 1978, and re-elected in 1979, 1980, 1984, and 1988



• posts included Minister of Fisheries and Oceans, Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development, and Minister of National Defence

November 20, 1985 – August 10, 1987

Hon. Frank Oberle (b. 1932)
Minister of State for Science and Technology
Progressive Conservative
M.P., Prince George–Peace River, British Columbia

• born in Forchheim, Germany



• businessman



• first elected in 1972, and re-elected in 1974, 1979, 1980, 1984, and 1988



• posts included Minister of Forestry, Minister of the Environment (Acting), Minister of State (Forestry), and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of State (Mines)

August 11, 1987 – August 26, 1987

Hon. Michel Côté (b. 1942)
Minister of State (Science and Technology)
Progressive Conservative
M.P., Langelier, Quebec

• born in Quebec City



• degree in accounting from Laval University in 1967



• career as an accountant, auditor and businessman



• elected to the House of Commons for Langelier in 1984



• posts included Minister of Consumer and Corporate Affairs, Minister responsible for Canada Post Corporation, and Minister of Supply and Services

August 27, 1987 – January 29, 1989

Hon. Robert René de Cotret (1944-1999)
Minister of State for Science and Technology
Progressive Conservative
M.P., Berthier–Maskinongé–Lanaudière, Quebec

• born in Ottawa, Ontario



• economist



• first elected Member of Parliament for Ottawa Centre in 1978 and appointed to the Senate in June 1979
• posts included President of the Treasury Board, Minister of the Environment, and Minister of Regional Industrial Expansion

January 30, 1989 – February 22, 1990

Hon. Harvie Andre (b. 1940)
Minister of State for Science and Technology
Progressive Conservative
M.P., Calgary Centre, Alberta

• born in Edmonton, Alberta



• educated at the University of Alberta, Ph.D., 1966



• worked as a chemical engineer



• first elected to the House of Commons in 1972 and re-elected in 1974, 1979, 1980, 1984, and 1988



• posts include Minister of Supply and Services, Associate Minister of National Defence, Minister of Consumer and Corporate Affairs and Minister of State

The offices of Minister of Regional Industrial Expansion and Minister of State for Science and Technology were abolished and the office of Minister of Industry, Science and Technology created by Statute 38 Elizabeth II., c. 1 (1990), assented to on January 30, 1990 and proclaimed in force on February 23, 1990. By this Act, the Minister of Industry, Science and Technology is to be assisted by a Minister for Science.

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