Agriculture (1867-07-01 - 1995-01-11)
This portfolio was established by Order in Council on July 1, 1867. It was given statutory basis by Statute 31 Victoria, c. 53, assented to May 22, 1868.
- 1993-11-04
Department Change
On November 4, 1993 the Minister was formally appointed to the existing portfolio of Agriculture from which the new portfolio of Agriculture and Agri-Food was being created. The new responsibilities, however, took full effect immediately.
- 1995-01-12
Department Change
The office of Minister of Agriculture was abolished and the office of Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food was created by Statute 42-43, Elizabeth II, c. 38 (1994), assented to November 24, 1994 and in force January 12, 1995.
- 1993-06-25
Department Change
During the 25th Ministry, the portfolio of Agriculture was to be restructured and named Agriculture and Agri-Food 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 portfolio 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.