| Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages of Canada | |
|---|---|
Incumbent Vacant since 26 October 2021 | |
| Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada | |
| Style | The Honourable |
| Member of | |
| Nominator | Prime Minister |
| Appointer | Governor General |
| Term length | At His Majesty's pleasure |
| Salary | $264,400 (2019)[1] |
| Website | www.ic.gc.ca www.canada.ca/en/canadian-heritage |
The Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages (French: Ministre du Développement économique et des Langues officielles) is a Minister of the Crown in the Canadian Cabinet. The minister is responsible for Canada's six regional development agencies: the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency, the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec, the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario, the Federal Economic Development Initiative for Northern Ontario, and Western Economic Diversification Canada.[2]
List of ministers[edit]
| Minister | Tenure | Prime Minister | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mélanie Joly | November 20, 2019 | October 26, 2021 | J. Trudeau (29) | |
References[edit]
- ^ "Indemnities, Salaries and Allowances". Parliament of Canada.
- ^ "Departments and Roles: 1867 - Today". Parliament of Canada. Library of Parliament. Retrieved 26 November 2019.