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Secretaries/Ministers of State/Minister for the Federal Economic Development Initiative for Northern Ontario

History of Current Secretaries/Ministers of State
Under the Industry Portfolio

FedNor

Secretary of State/Minister of State (Federal Economic Development Initiative for Northern Ontario)/Minister for the Federal Economic Development Initiative for Northern Ontario

History of Past Ministers of State No Longer
in Existence or Under Another Department

History of Current Secretaries/Ministers of State
Under the Industry Portfolio

Secretary of State/Minister of State (Federal Economic Development Initiative for Northern Ontario)/Minister for the Federal Economic Development Initiative for Northern Ontario

February 6, 2006 – Present

Hon. Tony Clement (b. 1961)
Minister of Health and Minister for the Federal Economic Development Initiative for Northern Ontario
Conservative
M.P., Parry Sound–Muskoka, Ontario

born in Manchester, England

holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and a law degree from the University of Toronto

elected on January 23, 2006, as a Member of Parliament for Parry Sound–Muskoka (Ontario)

member of Ontario's provincial legislature from 1995 to 2003, representing Brampton South (later, Brampton West-Mississauga)

Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Citizenship, Culture and Immigration and Parliamentary Assistant to the Premier of Ontario from 1995 to 1997

appointed, within the Ontario provincial government, as Minister of Transportation in 1997; Minister of the Environment, and later, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing in 1999; and Minister of Health and Long Term Care in 2001

June 28, 2005 – February 5, 2006

Hon. Andrew (Andy) Mitchell (b. 1953)
Minister of State (Federal Economic Development Initiative for Northern Ontario)
Liberal
M.P. Parry Sound–Muskoka, Ontario

born in Montreal, Quebec

held various positions in banking including Supervisor of Banking Operations, Auditor, and Branch Manager in Cornwall, Elliot Lake and Gravenhurst, Ontario

served as Chair of the Standing Committee on Natural Resources, Vice Chair of the Industry Committee, Chair of the Federal Ontario Government Caucus Task Force on Access to Capital by Small Business, and member of the Federal Task Force on Disability Issues

posts included Secretary of State (Parks)

December 12, 2003 – June 27, 2005

Hon. Joseph (Joe) Comuzzi (b. 1933)
Minister of State (Federal Economic Development Initiative for Northern Ontario)
Liberal
M.P., Thunder Bay—Superior North, Ontario

born in Fort William, Ontario

barrister and solicitor, businessman, and lawyer

first elected in 1988 for Thunder Bay–Nipigon, Ontario and re-elected in 1993, 1997, 2000 (Thunder Bay–Superior North), and 2004 (Thunder Bay–Superior North)

served on the Standing Committee on Transport and member of the Standing Joint Committee for the Scrutiny of Regulations

August 3, 1999 – December 11, 2003

Hon. Andrew (Andy) Mitchell (b. 1953)
Secretary of State (Federal Economic Development Initiative for Northern Ontario)
Liberal
M.P. Parry Sound–Muskoka, Ontario

born in Montreal, Quebec

held various positions in banking including Supervisor of Banking Operations, Auditor, and Branch Manager in Cornwall, Elliot Lake and Gravenhurst, Ontario

served as Chair of the Standing Committee on Natural Resources, Vice Chair of the Industry Committee, Chair of the Federal Ontario Government Caucus Task Force on Access to Capital by Small Business, and member of the Federal Task Force on Disability Issues

posts included Secretary of State (Parks)

History of Past Ministers of State No Longer
in Existence or Under Another Department

Secretary of State
(Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency)

January 25, 1996 – June 10, 1997

Hon. Lawrence MacAulay (b. 1946)
Secretary of State (Veterans)(Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency)
Liberal
M.P., Cardigan, Prince Edward Island

born in St. Peters Bay, Prince Edward Island

farmer

posts included Minister of Labour and Solicitor General of Canada

June 11, 1997 – August 2, 1999

Hon. Fred J. Mifflin (b. 1938)
Secretary of State (Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency)
Liberal
M.P., Bonavista–Trinity–Conception, Newfoundland

born in Bonavista, Newfoundland

naval officer

elected in 1988 and re-elected in 1993 and 1997

posts include Minister of Fisheries and Oceans, Minister of Veterans Affairs, and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of National Defence

August 3, 1999 – October 16, 2000

Hon. George S. Baker (b. 1942)
Secretary of State (Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency)
Liberal
M.P., Gander–Grand Falls, Newfoundland

born in Green's Harbour, Newfoundland

assistant clerk, chief clerk, chief law clerk, chief legislative librarian, editor of Hansard, radio and T.V. announcer and producer, and title searcher

first elected in 1974, and re-elected in 1979, 1980, 1984, 1988, 1993, 1997, and 2000

posts include Minister of Veterans Affairs, and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of the Environment and the Minister of National Revenue

Minister of State
(Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency)

October 17, 2000 – January 8, 2001

Hon. James Bernard (Bernie) Boudreau (b. 1944)
Minister of State (Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency)
Liberal
Senator

born in Sydney, Nova Scotia

lawyer

appointed to the Senate on October 4, 1999; resigned October 26, 2000

January 9, 2001 – January 14, 2002

Hon. Robert Thibault (b. 1959)
Minister of State (Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency)
Liberal
M.P. West Nova, Nova Scotia

born in Digby, Nova Scotia

active in municipal government, serving the District of Argyle as Clerk-Treasurer, and the region of Clare as an elected municipal councillor

past president of a number of associations, a small business owner, and has worked as an economic advisor and regional coordinator for the Acadian Federation of Nova Scotia

first elected in November 2000

January 16, 2002 – December 11, 2003

Hon. Gerry Byrne (b. 1966)
Minister of State (Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency)
Liberal
M.P., Humber–St. Barbe–Baie Verte, Newfoundland

born in Corner Brook, Newfoundland

received a Bachelor of Science Degree in biology from Dalhousie University

political assistant

post include Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Natural Resources

member several standing committees including Agriculture and Agri-Food, Transport, Industry, and Public Accounts

Secretary of State
(Federal Office of Regional Development – Quebec)

January 25, 1996 – February 22, 1998

Hon. Martin Cauchon (b. 1962)
Secretary of State
(Federal Office of Regional Development – Quebec)
Liberal
M.P., Outremont, Quebec

born in La Malbaie, Quebec

lawyer

first elected in 1993 and re-elected in 1997 and 2000

posts include Minister of National Revenue, and Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada

from 1993-1995, served as President of the Liberal Party of Canada (Quebec)

Secretary of State
(Economic Development Agency of Canada
for the Regions of Quebec)

February 23, 1998 – January 14, 2002

Hon. Martin Cauchon (b. 1962)
Secretary of State (Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec)
Liberal
M.P., Outremont, Quebec

born in La Malbaie, Quebec

lawyer

first elected in 1993 and re-elected in 1997 and 2000

posts include Minister of National Revenue, and Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada

from 1993-1995, served as President of the Liberal Party of Canada (Quebec)

January 15, 2002 – December 11, 2003

Hon. Claude Drouin (b. 1956)
Secretary of State (Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec)
Liberal
M.P., Beauce, Quebec

born in Frampton, Quebec

received a diploma in industrial engineering technique from CÉGEP de La Pocatière

positions included sales and delivery representative, recreation director, foreman and promotional officer

posts include Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Industry (September 2001 - January 2002)

member of House of Commons Committees including the Standing Committees on Finance, Fisheries and Oceans, Health and Transport

Minister for Science

By Statute 38 Elizabeth II, c. 1 (1990), assented to on January 20, 1990 and proclaimed in force on February 23, 1990, a Minister for Science shall be appointed to assist the Minister of Industry, Science and Technology in carrying out the Minister's responsibilities.

February 23, 1990 – January 3, 1993

Hon. William Charles Winegard (b. 1924)
Minister for Science
Progressive Conservative
M.P., Guelph–Wellington, Ontario

born in Hamilton, Ontario

educator, engineer, scientist

first elected in 1984 and re-elected in 1988

posts included Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for International Trade

January 4, 1993 – June 24, 1993

Hon. Thomas Hockin (b. 1938)
Minister for Science
Progressive Conservative
M.P., London West, Ontario

born in London, Ontario

businessman, professor

posts included Minister for International Trade and Minister of State (Finance)

June 25, 1993 – November 3, 1993

Hon. Robert Douglas Nicholson (b. 1952)
Minister for Science
Progressive Conservative
M.P., Niagara Falls, Ontario

born in Niagara Falls, Ontario

lawyer

posts included Minister for Small Businesses, Parliamentary Secretary to the Leader of the Government in the House of Commons, and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada

November 4, 1993 – March 28, 1995

Vacant

Secretary of State
(Science, Research and Development)

November 4, 1993 – June 10, 1997

Dr. Jon Gerrard (b. 1947)
Secretary of State (Science, Research and Development)
Liberal
M.P., Portage–Interlake, Manitoba

born in Birmingham, England

pediatric hematologist, physician, professor

elected from Portage–Interlake in 1993; defeated for Selkirk–Interlake in 1997

June 11, 1997 – August 2, 1999

Hon. Ronald J. Duhamel (1938-2002)
Secretary of State (Science, Research and Development)(Western Economic Diversification)
Liberal
M.P., Saint Boniface, Manitoba

born in St. Boniface, Manitoba

teacher, principal and professor, Manitoba's Assistant Deputy Minister of Education, and later, Deputy Minister of Education

in 1987, awarded the Lieutenant Governor's Medal for Excellence in Public Administration

appointed to the Senate on January 15, 2002

August 3, 1999 – January 14, 2002

Hon. Gilbert Normand (b. 1943)
Secretary of State (Science, Research and Development)
Liberal
M.P., Bellechasse-Etchemins-Montmagny-L'Islet, Quebec

born in Montmagny, Quebec

studied at the School of Optometry of the University of Montreal in 1965 and received a degree in medicine from Laval University in 1970

operated a private medical practice from 1970 to 1989

mayor of Montmagny from 1985-1993

January 15, 2002 – May 25, 2002

Hon. Maurizio Bevilacqua (b. 1960)
Secretary of State (Science, Research and Development)
Liberal
M.P., Vaughan–King–Aurora, Ontario

born in Sulmona, Italy

received a B.A. from York University in Toronto

consultant

posts included Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Labour (Human Resources Development) and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Employment and Immigration (Human Resources Development)

May 26, 2002 – December 11, 2003

Hon. Rey Pagtakhan (b. 1935)
Minister of Veterans Affairs and
Secretary of State (Science, Research and Development)
Liberal
M.P., Winnipeg North–St. Paul, Manitoba

born in Manila, Philippines

author, cardiologist, physician, professor of medicine, radiologist

first elected in 1988 and re-elected in 1993, 1997 and 2000

posts included Secretary of State (Asia-Pacific) and Parliamentary Secretary to the Prime Minister