Minister of Innovation, Energy and Mines (Manitoba)

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The Minister of Science, Technology, Energy and Mines was a cabinet minister position in the province of Manitoba, Canada.

The position was created in September 2006, and incorporated responsibilities from the former portfolios of Industry, Economic Development and Mines and Energy, Science and Technology. In November 2009, the portfolio was renamed Innovation, Energy and Mines. [1] In October 2013, the functions of this department were redistributed between the Minister of Mineral Resources, the Minister of Jobs and the Economy, and the Minister of Municipal Government (Energy division). [2]

List of ministers

NameTitlePartyTook officeLeft office
Jim Rondeau Minister of Science, Technology, Energy and Mines New Democratic Party September 21, 2006November 3, 2009
Dave Chomiak Minister of Innovation, Energy and Mines New Democratic Party November 3, 2009October 18, 2013

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References

  1. "Manitoba Order in Council" (PDF). Government of Manitoba. November 3, 2009.
  2. "Manitoba Order in Council" (PDF). Government of Manitoba. October 18, 2013.