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Agriculture and Agri-Food (1995-01-12 -  )

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.

Current Information

Minister

  • Blois, Kody, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food and Rural Economic Development (Liberal Party of Canada) (2025-03-14 -  )

Departmental Deputy Minister

  • Hanson, Lawrence, Deputy Minister (2024-06-03 -  )

Ministerial Responsibility for the Current Parliament

This list includes departments, agencies, commissions and Crown Corporations named in Schedule I, I.1, II and III of the Financial Administration Act.

  • Farm Credit Canada
  • Canadian Wheat Board
  • Canadian Grain Commission
  • Canadian Dairy Commission
  • Canada Agricultural Review Tribunal
  • National Farm Products Council
  • Canadian Food Inspection Agency
  • Canadian Pari-Mutuel Agency
  • Canadian Agricultural Partnership

Historical Information

  • 1995-01-12
    Established
    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.

Preceded By

  • 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.

Historical Table of Roles and Responsibilities