The office of Minister of Forestry was abolished and the office of Minister of Forestry and Rural Development created by Statute 14-15 Elizabeth II, c. 25, assented to June 16, 1966 and proclaimed in force October 1, 1966.
This portfolio was created by Statute 8-9 Elizabeth II, c. 41, assented to August 1, 1960 and proclaimed in force October 1, 1960.
The offices of Minister of Fisheries and Minister of Forestry and Rural Development were abolished and the office of Minister of Fisheries and Forestry was created by Statute 17-18 Elizabeth II, c. 28, assented to March 28, 1969 and in force April 1, 1969.