Consumer and Corporate Affairs (1992-02-28 - 1995-03-28)
This portfolio was created by Statute 16 Elizabeth II, c. 16, assented to December 21, 1967. By this Act the Minister of Consumer and Corporate Affairs is to perform the duties of the Registrar General of Canada. The French title of this portfolio was changed by Revised Statutes, 1985, c. C-27, in force December 12, 1988 and again by Statutes 1992, c. 1, in force February 28, 1992.
- 1993-06-25
Department Change
During the 25th Ministry, the portfolios of Industry, Science and Technology, and of Consumer and Corporate Affairs were to be restructured into a new Industry and Science portfolio pending the eventual passage of a Government Organization Act. Until passage of the new departmental statute, the Minister had been formally appointed to the existing portfolios from which the new portfolio was being created. The new responsibilities, however, took effect immediately. Parliament was dissolved before this change could take place.
- 1993-11-04
Department Change
On November 4, 1993, the Minister was formally appointed to the existing portfolios (Consumer and Corporate Affairs, and Industry, Science and Technology) from which the new portfolio (Industry) was being created. The new responsibilities, however, took full effect immediately.
- 1995-03-29
Department Change
The offices of Minister of Industry, Science and Technology, and of Minister of Consumer and Corporate Affairs were abolished and the office of Minister of Industry was created by Statute 42-43-44, Elizabeth II, c. 1 (1995), assented to March 16, 1995 and proclaimed in force March 29, 1995. By this Act, the Minister of Industry is to perform the duties of the Registrar General of Canada.
- Consumer and Corporate Affairs (1988-12-12 - 1992-02-27)
This portfolio was created by Statute 16 Elizabeth II, c. 16, assented to December 21, 1967. By this Act the Minister of Consumer and Corporate Affairs is to perform the duties of the Registrar General of Canada. The French title of this portfolio was changed by Revised Statutes, 1985, c. C-27, in force December 12, 1988.
- Industry (1995-03-29 - )
The offices of Minister of Industry, Science and Technology, and of Minister of Consumer and Corporate Affairs were abolished and the office of Minister of Industry was created by Statute 42-43-44, Elizabeth II, c. 1 (1995), assented to March 16, 1995 and proclaimed in force March 29, 1995. By this Act, the Minister of Industry is to perform the duties of the Registrar General of Canada.