Ministry of Business Development and Tourism (Manitoba)
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The Ministry of Business Development and Tourism is a former government department in the province of Manitoba, Canada.
The position was originally created in 1978 as the Ministry of Economic Development. The sitting minister, Frank Johnston, was given additional responsibilities for tourism the following year. In 1983, the ministerial title was changed to Business Development and Tourism.
In 1988, the department was merged with the Ministry of Industry, Trade and Technology to create the Ministry of Industry, Trade and Tourism.
[edit] List of Ministers of Business Development and Tourism
| Name | Party | Took Office | Left Office | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frank Johnston(*) |
Progressive Conservative | October 20, 1978 | November 30, 1981 | |
| Muriel Smith(**) |
New Democratic Party | November 30, 1981 | November 4, 1983 | |
| Sam Uskiw |
New Democratic Party | November 4, 1983 | January 30, 1985 | |
| Jerry Storie(***) |
New Democratic Party | January 30, 1985 | April 17, 1986 | |
| Maureen Hemphill |
New Democratic Party | April 17, 1986 | September 21, 1987 | |
| Alvin Mackling |
New Democratic Party | September 21, 1987 | May 9, 1988 |
- Johnston was designated as Minister of Economic Development until November 15, 1979, and as Minister for Economic Development and Tourism thereafter.
- Smith was designated as Minister for Economic Development and Tourism.
- Storie was designated as Minister responsible for Business Development and Tourism. This was not a full cabinet portfolio during his tenure.
