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Marine and Fisheries (1867-07-01 - 1930-06-13)

This portfolio was established by Order in Council on July 1, 1867. It was given statutory basis by Statute 31 Victoria, c. 57, assented to May 22, 1868.

  • 1930-06-13
    Department Change
    The office of Minister of Marine and Fisheries was abolished and the offices of Minister of Fisheries and Minister of Marine were created by Statute 20-21 George V, c. 21 and c. 31 respectively, both assented to May 30, 1930 and proclaimed in force June 14, 1930.
  • 1921-12-29
    Department Change
    On February 10, 1922, by Order in Council pursuant to the Public Service Rearrangement and Transfer of Duties Act, the powers, duties and functions of the Minister of the Naval Service were transferred from the Minister of Marine and Fisheries to the Minister of Militia and Defence.
  • 1906-02-06
    Department Change
    The Department of the Naval Service was created by Statute 9-10 Edward VII, c. 43, assented to May 4, 1910, and was to be presided over by the Minister of Marine and Fisheries, who was to be the Minister of the Naval Service.
  • 1906-02-06
    Department Change
    Pursuant to Statute 9-10 Edward VII, c. 43, assented to May 4, 1910, the Minister of Marine and Fisheries was to preside over the Department of Naval Service, and also be the Minister of Naval Service.

Succeeded by

  • Fisheries (1930-06-14 - 1969-03-31)

    The office of Minister of Marine and Fisheries was abolished and the offices of Minister of Fisheries and Minister of Marine were created by Statute 20-21 George V, c. 21 and c. 31 respectively, both assented to May 30, 1930 and proclaimed in force June 14, 1930.

  • Marine (1930-06-14 - 1936-11-01)

    The offices of Minister of Marine and Minister of Railways and Canals were abolished and the office of Minister of Transport was created by Statute 1 Edward VIII, c. 34, assented to June 23, 1936 and proclaimed in force November 2, 1936.

Historical Table of Roles and Responsibilities