Defence Production (1951-04-01 - 1969-03-31)
This portfolio was created by Statute 15 George VI, c. 4, assented to March 21, 1951 and proclaimed in force April 1, 1951.
- 1963-07-25
Department Change
From July 25, 1963 to July 11, 1968, pursuant to Statute 12 Elizabeth II, c. 3, assented to July 22, 1963 and proclaimed in force July 25, 1963, the Minister of Industry exercised all the duties, powers and functions of the Minister of Defence Production. On July 12, 1968, by Order in Council pursuant to the Public Service Rearrangement and Transfer of Duties Act, these powers were transferred back to the Minister of Defence Production.
- 1969-04-01
Department Change
The office of Minister of Defence Production was abolished and the office of Minister of Supply and Services was created by Statute 17-18 Elizabeth II, c. 28, assented to March 28, 1969 and in force April 1, 1969. By this Act the Minister of Supply and Services is ex officio the Receiver General of Canada, the office having been previously held ex officio by the Minister of Finance.
- Supply and Services (1969-04-01 - 1996-07-11)
The office of Minister of Defence Production was abolished and the office of Minister of Supply and Services was created by Statute 17-18 Elizabeth II, c. 28, assented to March 28, 1969 and in force April 1, 1969. By this Act the Minister of Supply and Services is ex officio the Receiver General of Canada, the office having been previously held ex officio by the Minister of Finance.
- Industry (1963-07-25 - 1969-03-31)
This portfolio was created by Statute 12 Elizabeth II, c. 3, assented to July 22, 1963 and proclaimed in force July 25, 1963. By this Act the Minister of Industry was to exercise all the duties, powers and functions of the Minister of Defence Production. On July 12, 1968, by Order in Council pursuant to the Public Service Rearrangement and Transfer of Duties Act, these powers were transferred back to the Minister of Defence Production.