Department of Municipalities, Culture and Housing (New Brunswick)

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The Department of Municipalities, Culture and Housing was a part of the Government of New Brunswick. It was charged with the planning and supervision of local government and the development and administration of programs in support of affordable housing, home ownership and the enhancement of community life in New Brunswick. This department took over the functions of the former Department of Municipal Affairs in 1991. In 1998, most of the department's functions were transferred to the new Department of Municipalities and Housing.

A ministry is a governmental organisation, headed by a minister, that is meant to manage a specific sector of public administration. Governments may have differing numbers and types of ministries, but the Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary notes that all states have a Ministry of Interior, a Ministry of Foreign Affairs, a Ministry of Defense, a Ministry of Justice and a Ministry of Finance. A Ministry of Education or similar is also commonly present.

Government of New Brunswick provincial government of New Brunswick, Canada

The Government of New Brunswick refers to the provincial government of the province of New Brunswick. Its powers and structure are set out in the Constitution Act, 1867.

The Department of Municipal Affairs was a part of the Government of New Brunswick. It was charged with the planning and supervision of local government in New Brunswick. From 1938 to 1954, this ministry was combined with Education. In 1986, the department became the Department of Municipal Affairs and Environment; the department was renamed back to the original name in 1989. In 1991, the department's functions were assumed by the new Department of Municipalities, Culture and Housing.

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1. Marcelle Mersereau October 9, 1991 – April 27, 1994under Frank McKenna
2. Paul Duffie April 27, 1994 – September 26, 1995
3. Ann Breault September 26, 1995 – October 13, 1997
Ann Breault (cont.)October 13, 1997 – May 14, 1998under Ray Frenette

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