Minister of Multiculturalism and Citizenship (Canada)

The Minister of Multiculturalism and Citizenship was an office in the Cabinet of Canada from 1991 to 1996. In 1996, and again in 2015, it was superseded by the Minister of Canadian Heritage. Prior to 1991, Citizenship was under the Secretary of State for Canada. On August 16, 2013, the multiculturalism portfolio, nominally under the Minister of Canadian Heritage, was assigned to the Hon. Jason Kenney who was appointed Minister for Multiculturalism in addition to his other portfolios.[1]

On November 4, 2015, Justin Trudeau's 29th Canadian Ministry was sworn in and the role of the Minister for Multiculturalism once again fell under the Minister of Canadian Heritage, now Mélanie Joly.[1]

Ministers

1. Gerry Weiner under Mulroney April 21, 1991 – June 24, 1993
under Campbell June 25, 1993 – November 3, 1993
2. Michel Dupuy under Chrétien November 4, 1993 – January 24, 1996
3. Sheila Copps under Chrétien January 25, 1996 – July 11, 1996
4. Jason Kenney under Harper August 16, 2013 – November 4, 2015

After 1996 and 2015, see Minister of Canadian Heritage.

References

  1. 1 2 McGregor, Janyce (7 November 2015). "Justin Trudeau's cabinet: 6 changes found in the fine print". CBC News. Retrieved 7 November 2015.


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