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Western Economic Diversification (1988-06-28 -  )

The Department of Western Economic Diversification was created by Statute 35-36-37 Elizabeth II, c. 17, and assented to on 8 June 1988, in force on 28 June 1988.

Current Information

Minister

  • Joly, Mélanie, Minister of Foreign Affairs (Liberal Party of Canada) (2021-10-26 -  )
  • Sajjan, Harjit Singh, President of the King’s Privy Council for Canada and Minister of Emergency Preparedness and Minister responsible for the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada (Liberal Party of Canada) (2023-07-26 -  )

Departmental Deputy Minister

  • Jones, Dylan, Deputy Minister (2016-06-20 -  )

Historical Information

  • 1988-06-28
    Established
    The Department of Western Economic Diversification was created by Statute 35-36-37 Elizabeth II, c. 17, and assented to on 8 June 1988, in force on 28 June 1988.

Preceded By

  • Western Diversification Office (1987-08-04 - 1988-06-27)

    Pursuant to Order in Council P.C. 1987-1621 dated 4 August 1987, the appropriate Minister with respect to the Western Diversification Office was the Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development.

Historical Table of Roles and Responsibilities