Communications (1969-04-01 - 1996-07-11)
This portfolio was created by Statute 17-18 Elizabeth II, c. 28, assented to March 28, 1969 and 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 19-20 Elizabeth II, c. 42, assented to on May 26, 1971 and in force on June 11, 1971.
- 1993-06-25
Department Change
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.
- 1996-07-12
Department Change
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.
- 1993-11-04
Department Change
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.
- Canadian Heritage (1996-07-12 - )
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.