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Minister of Business Development and Tourism (Manitoba)

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The Minister of Business Development and Tourism was a cabinet in the province of Manitoba, Canada.

Originally created in 1978 as the Minister of Economic Development, the position received additional responsibilities for tourism the following year, changing it to Economic Development and Tourism. It was again renamed in 1983, to Business Development and Tourism.

In 1988, the position was merged with the Industry, Trade and Technology portfolio to create the new position of Industry, Trade and Tourism.

List of ministers of business development and tourism

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Name Party Took office Left office Title
Frank Johnston Progressive Conservative October 20, 1978 November 15, 1979 Minister of Economic Development
November 15, 1979 November 30, 1981 Minister of Economic Development and Tourism
Muriel Smith New Democratic Party November 30, 1981 November 4, 1983 Minister for Economic Development and Tourism
Sam Uskiw New Democratic Party November 4, 1983 January 30, 1985
Jerry Storie New Democratic Party January 30, 1985 April 17, 1986 Minister responsible for Business Development and Tourism (not a full cabinet portfolio)
Maureen Hemphill[1] New Democratic Party April 17, 1986 September 21, 1987
Alvin Mackling New Democratic Party September 21, 1987 May 9, 1988

References

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  1. ^ "MLA Biographies - Living". www.gov.mb.ca. Retrieved 2022-06-05.