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Minister for Supplies (Ireland) The Minister for Supplies () was created by the Ministers and Secretaries (Amendment) Act, 1939, to assist Ireland through the World War II, or The Emergency, as referred to by the Irish Government. The ministers functions were transferred to the Minister for Industry & Commerce on abolition of the office.
Minister for the Arts In the United Kingdom government, the Minister for the Arts is a junior minister in the Department for Culture, Media and Sport. The office is currently held by David Lammy MP, who was appointed on 10 May 2005.
Minister for the Civil Service In British government, the Minister for the Civil Service is the head of the British Civil Service, the role of which is to assist the governments of the United Kingdom in formulating and implementing policies. The position itself is generally held by the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, currently Tony Blair.
Minister for the Co-ordination of Defensive Measures (Ireland) The Minister for the Co-ordination of Defensive Measures was created by the Ministers and Secretaries (Amendment) Act, 1939, to assist Ireland through the World War II, or The Emergency, as referred to by the Irish Government. The ministers functions were transferred to the Minister for Defence on abolition of the office.
Minister for the Environment (Denmark) Minister for the Environment of Denmark (Danish: Miljøminister) is the politically appointed head of the Danish Ministry of the Environment, and a member of the Cabinet. The current Minister for the Environment in the Cabinet of Anders Fogh Rasmussen II is Connie Hedegaard from the Conservative People's Party.
Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government (Ireland) The Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government is the senior minister at the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government () in the Irish Government. The current Minister is Dick Roche, TD; he is assisted by Batt O'Keefe, TD, Minister of State with special responsibility in the area of Environmental Protection.
Minister for the Interior and Defence (Singapore) The Minister for the Interior and Defence was an appointment in the Cabinet of Singapore and heads the Ministry of the Interior and Defence, before it was split into two portfolios in 1970 as the Minister for Home Affairs and Minister for Defence.
Minister for the Interior, Public Administration and Decentralisation (Greece) The Minister for the Interior, Public Administration and Decentralisation of Greece is a government minister responsible for the running of the Ministry of the Interior, Public Administration and Decentralisation.
Minister for the purposes of the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency Act The Minister for the purposes of the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency Act, more commonly the Minister for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency or Minister of the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (French: Ministre de l'Agence de promotion Ă©conomique du Canada atlantique), is the member of the Cabinet of Canada who also serves as the chief executive of the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA). The post is traditionally held by an MP from Atlantic Canada, although occasionally the responsibilities have been accorded to a more senior cabinet minister, such as the Industry minister who has in turn delegated some of the authority to a minister of state.
Minister for the Public Service (Ireland) The Minister for the Public Service was created by the Ministers and Secretaries (Amendment) Act, 1973. In March 1987 the minister's functions were transferred to the Minister for Tourism & Transport after the department was amalgamated.
Minister for Transport (Ireland) The Minister for Transport is the senior minister at the Department of Transport () in the Irish Government. The current Minister for Transport is Martin Cullen, TD; he is assisted by Pat "the Cope" Gallagher, TD, Minister of State with special responsibility for certain Traffic Management issues in Dublin and the major cities, Road Haulage, and the Irish Aviation Authority.
Minister of Agriculture (Canada) In the Cabinet of Canada, The Minister of Agriculture (French: Ministre de l’Agriculture) is responsible for overseeing several organizations including Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, Canadian Dairy Commission, Canadian Food Inspection Agency, National Farm Products Council and the Canadian Grain Commission. The current Minister of Agriculture is Chuck Strahl.
Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food The Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food was a UK cabinet position, responsible for the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food. Successive Ministers were asked to upgrade the Ministry to a Department of State and take the title 'Secretary of State', but all refused.
Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (Ontario) The Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs responsible for agricultural, food and rural affairs with Ontario. Traditionally the ministry existed to promote products grow in Ontario (via Foodland Ontario) and provide financial assistance to farms in times of need.
Minister of Air (France) From 1928-1947, the Minister of Air was, in the Government of France (and during the Vichy Regime), the cabinet member in charge of the French Air Force. The position no longer exists and its functions have been merged with the Minister of Defense.
Minister of Aircraft Production The Minister of Aircraft Production was the British government position in charge of the Ministry of Aircraft Production, one of the specialised supply ministries set up by the British Government during World War II. As the name suggests, it was responsible for aircraft production for the British forces; primarily the Royal Air Force, but also the Fleet Air Arm.
Minister of Canadian Heritage The Minister of Canadian Heritage (French: Ministre du Patrimoine canadien) is a member of the Cabinet and head of the Department of Canadian Heritage, the federal government department responsible for Canada's Arts, Culture, Media, Communications network, and Sport.
Minister of Citizenship and Immigration (Canada) In the Cabinet of Canada, the Minister of Citizenship and Immigration (French: Ministre de la Citoyenneté et de l'Immigration) is responsible for overseeing the federal government's immigration department, Citizenship and Immigration Canada.
Minister of Constitutional Affairs (Canada) The Minister of Constitutional Affairs was the Canadian cabinet minister responsible for constitutional affairs. The position was created in 1991 leading up to the failed Charlottetown Accord and was abolished in 1993.
Minister of Consumer and Corporate Affairs The Minister of Consumer and Corporate Affairs was a Canadian cabinet position held between 1967 to 1995. The minister was responsible for consumer and corporate issues relating to legislation at the federal level.
Minister of Culture (France) The Minister of Culture and Communications is, in the Government of France, the cabinet member in charge of national museums and monuments; promoting and protecting the arts (visual, plastic, theatrical, musical, dance, architectural, literary, televisual and cinematographic) in France and abroad; and managing the national archives and regional "maisons de culture" (culture centres). The Ministry of Culture is located on the Palais Royal in Paris.
Minister of Defence (Finland) The Minister of Defence of Finland (in Finnish Puolustusministeri, in Swedish Försvarsminister) is a member of the Council of State and is the minister with responsibility for national defence. It is headquartered in Helsinki.
Minister of Defence (UK) The post of Minister of Defence was responsible for co-ordination of defence and security from its creation in 1940 until its abolition in 1964. The post was a Cabinet level post and generally ranked above the three service ministers, some of whom, however, continued to also serve in Cabinet.
Minister of Economy The Minister of Economy is the head of the Ministry of Economy of Argentina, concearned with finance and monetary matters. The position within the Government of Argentina is analogous to the finance ministers of other nations and the United States Treasury Secretary.
Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry (Japan) The is the Cabinet of Japan member in charge of the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (formerly the Ministry of International Trade and Industry). The current Minister is Toshihiro Nikai and the Vice Minister is Takao Kitabata.
Minister of Education, Recreation and Sports (Quebec) The Minister of Education, Recreation and Sports is the individual who has the political responsibility for the regulation and oversight of educational services offered in the province of Quebec as well as for the Ministry of Education.
Minister of Finance (Finland) The Minister of Finance of Finland (in Finnish Valtiovarainministeri, in Swedish Finansminister) handles the Finance of Finland and all other matters covered by the Ministry of Finance. The current Minister of Finance is Eero Heinäluoma.
Minister of Fisheries and Oceans (Canada) The Minister of Fisheries and Oceans (French: Ministre des Pêches et des Océans) is the person in the Cabinet of Canada responsible for supervising the fishing industry and administrating all navigable waterways in the country. The minister is the head of the federal government's marine department, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, often referred to by its older (and technical) name, the Department of Fisheries and Oceans or DFO.
Minister of Foreign Affairs (Canada) In the Cabinet of Canada, the Minister of Foreign Affairs (French: Ministre des Affaires étrangères) is responsible for overseeing the federal government's international relations department, Foreign Affairs Canada.
Minister of Foreign Affairs (France) The Minister of Foreign Affairs, in the Government of France, is the cabinet member in charge of relationships with foreign countries. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is located on the Quai d'Orsay in Paris, and Quai d'Orsay is often used as a synonym for the Ministry.
Minister of Foreign Affairs (Iran) The first Minister of Foreign Affairs (or Foreign Minister) of Iran was Mirza Abdolvahhab Khan Mo'tamed od-Dowleh Neshat who served between 1819 and 1824. Current Minister of Foreign Affairs is Manouchehr Mottaki, appointed in August, 2005.
Minister of Foreign Affairs (Portugal) The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Portugal is in charge of conducting the foreign policy established by the Portuguese government, representing the country in many international meetings. The current Minister is Luis Amado.
Minister of Foreign Affairs (Spain) The Spanish Minister for Foreign Affairs (Ministro de Asuntos Exteriores) is the member of the Spanish Council of Ministers responsible for Spain's foreign relations. The present incumbent of the office is Miguel Ángel Moratinos of the Partido Socialista Obrero de España.
Minister of Francophones within Canada Minister of Francophones within Canada is responsible for dialogue and interest of French speaking Canadians outside of Quebec. The role is protect the interest of French Canadians when they are outside of Quebec.
Minister of Health (Canada) In the Cabinet of Canada, the Minister of Health (French: Ministre de la Santé) is responsible for overseeing the federal government's health department (Health Canada) and enforcing the Canada Health Act, the law governing Medicare. The current Minister of Health is Tony Clement, MP for Parry Sound-Muskoka.
Minister of Health (France) Minister of Health and Solidarity is currently a cabinet position in the Government of France. The health portfolio overseas the healthcare public services and the health insurance part of the French Social Security.
Minister of Human Resources and Social Development (Canada) The Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development (French: Ministre des Ressources humaines et du Développement des compétences) of Canada is the member of the Cabinet of Canada responsible for Human Resources and Skills Development Canada, the federal department that oversees programs such as Employment Insurance and Canada Student Loans.
Minister of Human Resources Development (Canada) In the Cabinet of Canada, The Minister of Human Resources Development (replaced the "Minister of Employment and Immigration" on July 12 1996) is responsible for overseeing the federal government's human resources department, Human Resources Development Canada (HRDC).
Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development (Canada) In the Cabinet of Canada, The Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development (French: Ministre des Affaires indiennes et du Nord canadien) heads two different departments. The Minister of Indian Affairs is responsible for overseeing the corresponding federal government department (Indian and Northern Affairs Canada), administering the Indian Act and other legislation dealing with "Indians and lands reserved for the Indians" under subsection 91(24) of the Constitution Act, 1867.
Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs (Canada) The post of Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs (French: Ministre des Affaires intergouvernementales) is the member of the Cabinet of Canada responsible for the federal government's relations with the governments of the provinces and territories of Canada. The Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs does not head a full-fledged department, but rather the Intergovernmental Affairs Secretariat within the Privy Council Office.
Minister of International Trade (Canada) In the Cabinet of Canada, The Minister of International Trade (French: Ministre du Commerce international) is the head of the federal government's international trade department (International Trade Canada) and the provisions of treaties such as NAFTA.
Minister of Intra-German Relations The Federal Minister of Intra-German Relations (German: Bundesminister fĂĽr innerdeutsche Beziehungen) was a federal cabinet minister of West Germany. The office was created under the title of Federal Minister of All-German Affairs (Bundesminister fĂĽr gesamtdeutsche Fragen) in 1949, and was renamed in 1969.
Minister of Justice (Japan) The Minister of Justice (法務大臣 Hōmu DaijinThe Japanese name for this ministry literally translates to "Province of Judicial Affairs". The term "province" is the Japanese equivalent of a Cabinet-level Department in western countries, and is not used as a term for subnational entities.
Minister of Justice and the Police (Norway) The Royal Norwegian Ministry of Justice and the Police (Justis- og politidepartementet) is a Norwegian government ministry in charge of justice, police and domestic intelligence. The main purpose of the Ministry is to provide for the maintenance and development of the basic guarantees of the rule of law.
Minister of Labour The Minister of Labour, Minister for Labour, Labour Minister, etc. (including variant spellings with "labor") is, in most countries, a cabinet-level position with portfolio responsibility for employment policy.
Minister of Labour (Canada) In the Cabinet of Canada, the Minister of Labour (French: Ministre du Travail) is responsible for setting national labour standards and federal labour dispute mechanisms. Most of the responsibility for labour belongs with the provinces, however the federal government is responsible for labour issues in industries under its jurisdiction.
Minister of Materials The Minister of Materials was a short-lived ministerial office in the Government of the United Kingdom, in charge of the Ministry of Materials. Created on 6 July 1951, the office was wound up on 16 August 1954.
Minister of Māori Affairs The Minister of Māori Affairs is an official of the New Zealand government who has broad responsibility for government policy towards Māori, the first inhabitants of New Zealand. The current Minister of Māori Affairs is Parekura Horomia.
Minister of Munitions The Minister of Munitions was a British government position created during the First World War to oversee and co-ordinate the production and distribution of munitions for the war effort. The position was created in response to the Shell Crisis of 1915 when there was much public criticism of the shortage of shells available.
Minister of National Defence (Canada) The Minister of National Defence (French: Ministre de la DĂ©fense nationale) is the Canadian politician within the Cabinet of Canada responsible for the Department of National Defence which oversees the Canadian Forces.
Minister of National Defence for Air (Canada) Minister of National Defence for Air (Canada) was the minister responsible for the Royal Canadian Air Force during World War II. The post was merged into the current post of the Minister of National Defence (Canada).
Minister of National Defence for Naval Services (Canada) Minister of National Defence for Naval Services (Canada) was the minister responsible for the Royal Canadian Navy during World War II. The post was merged into the current post of the Minister of National Defence (Canada)
Minister of National Education (France) The Minister of National Education, Advanced Instruction, and Research (or simply "Minister of National Education," as the title has changed no small number of times in the course of the Fifth Republic) is the French government cabinet member charged with running France's public educational system and with the supervision of agreements and authorizations for private teaching organizations.The Minister also has authority over the prestigious Lycée Français de Pondichéry school in Pondicherry, India.
Minister of Natural Resources (Canada) The Minister of Natural Resources (French: Ministre des Ressources naturelles) in the Cabinet of Canada is the minister responsible for Natural Resources Canada. As of February 6, 2006, the Minister of Natural Resources is Gary Lunn.
Minister of Overseas France The Minister of Overseas France ("Ministre de l'Outremer", formerly "Minister of Overseas France and her Colonies") is a cabinet member in the Government of France responsible for overseeing French overseas departments and territories (such as the département d'outre-mer).
Minister of Posts, Telegraphs, and Telephones (France) The Minister of Posts and Telegraphs, to which was later added the charge of Telephones (the position was later named "Minister of Posts and Telecommunications"), was, in the Government of France, the cabinet member in charge of the French Postal Service and development of the national telecommunication system. The position was occasionally combined with Minister of Commerce and Industry or Minister of Public Works.
Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness (Canada) In the Cabinet of Canada, the Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness (French: Ministre de la Sécurité publique et de la Protection civile) is responsible for overseeing the federal government's domestic security department, Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness Canada. The position was nominally created in 2003 and incorporated the responsibilities associated with the Solicitor General including responsibility for the federal Canadian prison system (Correctional Service of Canada), the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, the Canada Firearms Centre, the National Parole Board, and the Canadian Security Intelligence Service, although the incumbent was formally sworn in as Solicitor General of Canada.
Minister of Public Works (France) The Minister of Public Works was a cabinet member in the Government of France. Formerly known as "Ministre des Travaux Publics" (1830-1870), in 1870, it was largely subsumed by the position of Minister of Transportation (France).
Minister of Public Works and Government Services (Canada) In the Cabinet of Canada, the Minister of Public Works and Government Services (French: Ministre des Travaux publics et des Services gouvernementaux) is responsible for overseeing the federal government's "common service organization" (Public Works and Government Services Canada), an expansive department responsible for the internal servicing and administration of the federal government.
Minister of religion In Christian churches, a minister is a man or woman who serves a congregation or participates in a role in a parachurch ministry; such persons can minister as a Pastor, Preacher, Bishop, Chaplain, Deacon or Elder. An increasing number of charismatic Christians recognize the offices of the five-fold ministry, which they consider a revival of original Christian practice.
Minister of Railways (New Zealand) The Minister of Railways was the minister in the government responsible for the New Zealand Railways Department 1895-1981, the New Zealand Railways Corporation 1981-1993, and New Zealand Rail Limited 1990-1993. The portfolio was established in 1895, 15 years after the Railways Department was formed, and was abolished in 1993, when New Zealand Rail Limited was privatised.
Minister of Reconstruction The Minister of Reconstruction was a British government post that briefly existed during the latter stages of the Second World War, charged with planning for the post-war period. A succession of government committees had failed to make much progress with the problems arising out of reconstruction and so in 1943 Winston Churchill took the bold step of appointing a single minister as a member of the War Cabinet.
Minister of Shipping The Minister of Shipping was a British government post created during the First World War and again during the Second World War. In 1941 it was merged into the position of Minister of Transport which was then renamed Minister of War Transport.
Minister of Social Affairs (France) The Minister of Social Affairs and Employment is a cabinet member in the Government of France. The position was originally known as "Minister of Labor" ("Ministre du Travail"), and later, "Minister of Labor and Social Security Provisions" ("Ministre du Travail et Prévoyance sociale").
Minister of Social Development (Canada) In the Cabinet of Canada, the Minister of Social Development (French: Ministre du DĂ©veloppement social) is responsible for overseeing Social Development Canada, the federal government's department concerned with the needs of seniors, children, families and people with disabilities.
Minister of State Minister of State is a title borne by politicians or officials in certain countries governed under a parliamentary system. In some countries a "minister of state" is a junior minister, who is assigned to assist a specific cabinet minister.
Minister of State (Children and Youth) Minister of State (Children and Youth) is a Cabinet of Canada portfolio, created in 2003, by the Prime Minister of Canada Paul Martin, for the 37th Parliament of Canada. The current Minister of State (Children and Youth) is Ethel Blondin-Andrew.
Minister of State (Ireland) A Minister of State (), in the Republic of Ireland, is a junior minister of non-cabinet rank, attached to one or more Departments of State of the Irish Government. Unlike other cabinet ministers who are appointed by the President of Ireland on the advice of the Taoiseach, with the prior nomination of Dáil Éireann, Ministers of State are appointed by the cabinet, on nomination of the Taoiseach.
Minister of State (Monaco) The Minister of State is the head of the government of Monaco, though he is appointed by and subordinate to the Prince of Monaco. During his term, he is responsible for leading the government's action and is in charge of foreign relations.
Minister of State (with special responsibility for Equality) The Minister of State, who has special reponsibilty for Equality, is officially styled Minister of State at the Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform (with special responsibility for Equality including Disability Issues), and is a junior ministerial post in the Irish Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform. The Minister works together with the senior Minister in this department and has special responsibilty for all equality issues.
Minister of State (with special responsibility for European Affairs) The Minister of State, who has special reponsibilty for European Affairs, is officially styled Minister of State at the Department of Foreign Affairs (with special responsibility for European Affairs), and is a junior ministerial post in the Irish Department of Foreign Affairs. The Minister works together with the senior Minister in this department and has special responsibility for all European affairs.
Minister of State (with special responsibility for Food and Horticulture) The Minister of State, who has special reponsibilty for Food and Horticulture, is officially styled Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture and Food (with special responsibility for Food and Horticulture), and is a junior ministerial post in the Department of Agriculture and Food of the Irish Government. The Minister works together with the senior Minister in this department and has special responsibility for all affairs in relation to food and horticulture.
Minister of State (with special responsibility for Children) The Minister of State in Ireland, who has special reponsibilty for children, is officially styled Minister of State at the Department of Health and Children, at the Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform and at the Department of Education and Science (with special responsibility for Children), and is a junior ministerial post in the Irish Departments of Health & Children, Education & Science and Justice, Equality & Law Reform. The Minister works together with the various senior Ministers in these departments and has special responsibility for children's affairs.
Minister of State (with special responsibility for Labour Affairs) The Minister of State, who has special reponsibilty for Labour Affairs, is officially styled Minister of State at the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment (with special responsibility for Labour Affairs), and is a junior ministerial post in the Irish Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment. The Minister works together with the senior Minister in this department and has special responsibility for all labour affairs.
Minister of State (with special responsibility for Overseas Development and Human Rights) The Minister of State, who has special reponsibilty for Overseas Development and Human Rights, is officially styled Minister of State at the Department of Foreign Affairs (with special responsibility for Overseas Development and Human Rights), and is a junior ministerial post in the Irish Department of Foreign Affairs. The Minister works together with the senior Minister in this department and has special responsibility for all human rights and overseas aid affairs.
Minister of State (with special responsibility for the Marine) The Minister of State, who has special responsibility for the Marine, officially styled as Minister of State at the Department of Communications, Marine & Natural Resources (special responsibility for the Marine), is a junior ministerial post in the Department of Communications, Marine and Natural Resources (Ireland). The Minister works together with the senior Minister at this department and has special responsibility for public safety and environmental protection with regard to Marine affairs.
Minister of State at the Department of Defence (Ireland) The Minister of State at the Department of Defence is a junior ministerial post in the Irish Department of Defence. The position is always held jointly with that of the post of Minister of State at the Department of the Taoiseach who is the government Chief Whip.
Minister of State at the Department of Finance (Ireland) The Minister of State at the Department of Finance is a junior ministerial post in the Irish Department of Finance. The Minister works together with the Minister for Finance and has special responsibility for the Office of Public Works which oversees the preservation of government and historic buildings.
Minister of State at the Department of the Taoiseach The Minister of State at the Department of the Taoiseach is essentially the Irish Government Chief Whip and is the most senior Minister of State. The role of the Whip is primarily that of the disciplinarian for all Government Parties i.
Minister of State for Communities and Local Government The position of Minister of State for Communities and Local Government was a cabinet-level position in the United Kingdom government. It was created by Tony Blair in 2005 following his victory in the general election of that year.
Minister of State for Europe The Minister of State for Europe is an executive position in the Government of the United Kingdom, in charge of affairs with the European Union. The office was formerly a junior Minister of State position in the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.
Minister of Supply The Minister of Supply was the minister in the British Government responsible for the Ministry of Supply, which existed to co-ordinate the supply of equipment to the national armed forces. The position was campaigned for by many sceptics of the foreign policy of the National Government in the 1930s before finally being created in 1939.
Minister of the Crown Minister of the Crown is the formal constitutional term used in the Commonwealth Realms to describe a minister to the Queen. The term indicates that the minister serves in theory "at His/Her Majesty's Pleasure," and advises the Sovereign, or Vice-regal to exercise the crown prerogatives for his or her department or ministry.
Minister of the Economy, Finance and Industry (France) The Minister of the Economy, Finance and Industry (Ministre de l'Economie, des Finances et de l'Industrie), or Minister of Finances for short, is one of the most prominent positions in the cabinet of France after the Prime Minister.
Minister of the Environment (France) The Minister of the Environment and Sustainable Development (also called "Minister of Ecology") is a cabinet member in the Government of France. From 1974 to 1977, the position was renamed Minister of Quality of Life; in 1978 this became Minister of the Environment and Way of Life.
Minister of the Interior (Canada) The Minister of the Interior (Canada) was a cabinet post responsible for federal land management, indian affairs and natural resources extraction. Created in 1873 to replace the Secretary of State and was replaced by the following ministries in 1936:
Minister of the Interior (France) The Minister of the Interior (full title ministère de l’Intérieur et de l’Aménagement du territoire ) in France is one of the most important governmental cabinet positions, responsible for the following:
Minister of the Interior and Health (Denmark) The Minister of the Interior and Health of Denmark (Danish: Indenrigs- og sundhedsminister) is a member of the Danish cabinet and the head of the Ministry of the Interior and Health. The current minister in the Cabinet of Anders Fogh Rasmussen II is Lars Løkke Rasmussen from the party Venstre.
Minister of the Sea (France) The Minister of the Sea is a cabinet member in the Government of France. The position is frequently been combined with the positions of Minister of Transportation, Minister of Public Works ("Ministre de l'Equipement"), Minister of Housing ("Logement"), Minister of Tourism and Minister of Territorial Development ("Aménagement du territoire").
Minister of Technology The Minister of Technology was a position in the government of the United Kingdom, sometimes abbreviated as "MinTech". The Ministry of Technology was established by the incoming government of Harold Wilson in October 1964 as part of Wilson's ambition to modernise the state for what he perceived to be the needs of the 1960s.
Minister of Tourism (France) The Minister of Tourism is a cabinet member in the Government of France, frequently combined with Minister of Transportation, Minister of Public Works ("Ministre de l'Equipement"), Minister of Housing ("Logement"), Minister of Territorial Development ("Aménagement du territoire") and Minister of the Sea.
Minister of Transport (Canada) In the Cabinet of Canada, the Minister of Transport (French: Ministre des Transports) is responsible for overseeing the federal government's transportation regulatory and development department, Transport Canada. The post was created by Prime Minister MacKenzie King in 1936.
Minister of Transportation (France) The Minister of Transportation is a cabinet member in the Government of France. It was created in 1870 as a modification of the position of Minister of Public Works ("Ministre des Travaux Publics") (1830-1870).
Minister of Veterans Affairs (Canada) The position of Minister of Veterans Affairs (French: Ministre des Anciens Combattants) was created in 1944. The Department of Veterans Affairs Canada was split from the Department of Pensions and National Health and was given the responsibility of administering benefits and pensions for war veterans.
Minister of Western Economic Diversification (Canada) The Minister of Western Economic Diversification (French: Ministre de la Diversification de l'Ă©conomie de l'Ouest) is the member of the Cabinet of Canada who also serves as the chief executive of Western Economic Diversification Canada. The post is traditionally held by an MP from Western Canada, although occasionally the responsibilities have been accorded to a more senior cabinet minister, such as the Industry minister.
Minister of Worship (France) The Minister of Worship (or "Minister of Public Worship", or "Minister of Ecclestiastical Affairs") was a cabinet member in the Government of France responsible for overseeing the French government's (sometimes contentious) relationship with the Catholic church. An area of particular attention was the church's role in public education, and the portfolio of Minister of Worship was frequently combined with "Minister of Public Education" (see Minister of National Education (France)).
Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports (France) The Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports ("Ministre de la Jeunesse et des Sports", alternatively translated "Minister of Youth and Sports") is, in the Government of France, the cabinet member in charge of national and public sport associations, youth affairs, public sports centers and national stadia (like the Stade de France). The position has changed names a number of times since its creation and has occasionally been eliminated or regrouped with the Minister of National Education.
Minister responsible for Children (Ontario) The Minister responsible for Children was a position in the provincial government of Ontario. It was not a full ministerial portfolio, and was generally held by government members who had other responsibilities in the Executive Council of Ontario.
Minister responsible for Official Languages (Canada) The Minister responsible for Official Languages is the member of the Canadian Cabinet who is entrusted with the enforcement of the Official Languages Act, ensuring that government services are available in both English and French, protecting minority language rights, particularly in the area of education, and promoting bilingualism throughout Canada.
Minister responsible for the Canadian Wheat Board The Minister responsible for the Canadian Wheat Board is the member of the Canadian Cabinet who has the responsibility of supervising and setting policy for the Canadian Wheat Board and appointing the government representatives who sit on the body. The Honourable Chuck Strahl was appointed to the position by the Right Honourable Stephen Harper and was sworn in February 6, 2006.

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