Minister of Business Development and Tourism (Manitoba) explained

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

NamePartyTook officeLeft officeTitle
Frank JohnstonProgressive ConservativeOctober 20, 1978November 15, 1979Minister of Economic Development
November 15, 1979November 30, 1981Minister of Economic Development and Tourism
Muriel SmithNew Democratic PartyNovember 30, 1981November 4, 1983Minister for Economic Development and Tourism
Sam UskiwNew Democratic PartyNovember 4, 1983January 30, 1985
Jerry StorieNew Democratic PartyJanuary 30, 1985April 17, 1986Minister responsible for Business Development and Tourism (not a full cabinet portfolio)
Maureen Hemphill[1] New Democratic PartyApril 17, 1986September 21, 1987
Alvin MacklingNew Democratic PartySeptember 21, 1987May 9, 1988

Notes and References

  1. Web site: MLA Biographies - Living . 2022-06-05 . www.gov.mb.ca.