The office of Minister of Resources and Development was abolished and the office of Minister of Northern Affairs and National Resources was created by Statute 2-3 Elizabeth II, c. 4, assented to December 16, 1953.
This portfolio was created by Statute 13 George VI, c. 18, assented to December 10, 1949 and proclaimed in force January 18, 1950.
The office of Minister of Northern Affairs and National Resources was abolished and the office of Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development was created by Statute 14-15 Elizabeth II, c. 25, assented to June 16, 1966 and proclaimed in force October 1, 1966.