Ministry of Economic Development, Employment and Infrastructure
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(Redirected from Ministry of Economic Development and Trade (Ontario))
The Ministry of Economic Development, Employment and Infrastructure in the Canadian province of Ontario is responsible for programs to attract and retain business and economic development in the province. This is pursued through research and development funding, business advisory services, career exploration opportunities and business startup programs for youth, skills development and marketing Ontario to potential international business investors.
It was previously responsible for the Liquor Control Board of Ontario and the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation, though this responsibility has been shifted to the Ministry of Government Services.
List of former ministers
Minister of Industry, Trade and Technology
- Hugh O'Neil 1985–1987
- Monte Kwinter 1987–1990
- Allan Pilkey 1990–1991
- Ed Philip 1991–1993
Minister of Economic Development and Trade
- Frances Lankin (1993–1995)
- Bill Saunderson (1995–1997) (also Tourism)
- Al Palladini (1997–2001) (from 1997 to 1999 with Tourism)
- Bob Runciman (2001–2002)
- Joseph Cordiano (2003–2006)
- Sandra Pupatello (2006–2008)
Minister of Economic Development
- Michael Bryant (2008–2009)
- Dalton McGuinty (2009)
Minister of Economic Development and Trade
- Sandra Pupatello (2009–2011)
Minister of Economic Development and Innovation
- Brad Duguid (2011–2013)
Minister of Economic Development, Trade and Employment
- Eric Hoskins (2013–2014)
- Brad Duguid (2014)
- Marie-France Lalonde (June 2014-present) as Parliamentary Assistant for economic development issues
- Peter Milczyn (2014-present) as Parliamentary Assistant
