Ministry of Economic Development (Ontario)

Ministry of Economic Development (Ontario)

The Ministry of Economic Development 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 Public Infrastructure Renewal.

Formerly the Ministry of Economic Development and Trade, it was renamed in September 2008 when trade was given its own portfolio of International Trade and Development [http://www.premier.gov.on.ca/news/Product.asp?ProductID=2473]

Minister of Economic Development and Trade

* Joseph Cordiano (2003-2006)
* Sandra Pupatello (2006-2008)

Minister of Economic Development

* Michael Bryant (2008-present)

External links

* [http://www.ontariocanada.com/ontcan/en/home_en.jsp Official Site]


Wikimedia Foundation. 2010.

Игры ⚽ Нужна курсовая?

Look at other dictionaries:

  • Ministry of Economic Development — may refer to: Ministry of Economic Development (Azerbaijan) Ministry of Economic Development (Colombia) Ministry of Finance and Economic Development (Ethiopia) Ministry of Economy and Sustainable Development (Georgia) Federal Ministry of Economic …   Wikipedia

  • Ministry of Economic Development and Trade (Ontario) — The Ministry of Economic Development and Trade 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,… …   Wikipedia

  • Ministry of Northern Development, Mines and Forestry — (MNDMF) Ministry of Northern Development, Mines and Forestry head office in Sudbury. Agency overview Jurisdiction Ontario …   Wikipedia

  • Ministry of Northern Development and Mines (Ontario) — The Ministry of Northern Development and Mines (MNDM) is responsible for assisting economic development in the Northern Ontario region, and for mining regulation, in the Canadian province of Ontario.The ministry s head office is located in… …   Wikipedia

  • Ontario — This article is about the Canadian province. For other uses, see Ontario (disambiguation). Ontario …   Wikipedia

  • Ministry of International Trade and Investment (Ontario) — The Ministry of International Trade and Investment in the Canadian province of Ontario is responsible for promoting Ontario to the world and attracting new investment and trade opportunities for Ontario workers. Formerly the Ministry of Economic… …   Wikipedia

  • Ontario Government Buildings — Two of the buildings of the complex: Mowat (left) and Hearst (right) Blocks The Ontario Government Buildings are a set of office buildings in Toronto, Canada home to most of the various ministries of Ontario s provincial government. They are… …   Wikipedia

  • Ontario electricity policy — refers to plans, legislation, incentives, guidelines, and policy processes put in place by the Government of the Province of Ontario, Canada, to address issues of electricity production, distribution, and consumption. Policymaking in the… …   Wikipedia

  • Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (Ontario) — Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs Ministère de L Agriculture, de L Alimentation et des Affairs Rurales Government ministry overview Formed March 9, 1994 (1994 03 09) Preceding Government ministry Ministry of Agriculture and… …   Wikipedia

  • Ministry of Industry — may refer to: Ministry of Industry and Energy (Azerbaijan) Ministry of Defence Industry of Azerbaijan Ministry of Industry, Mining and Energy (Cambodia) Ministry of Industry (Canada) Ministry of Industry and Information Technology of the People s …   Wikipedia

Share the article and excerpts

Direct link
Do a right-click on the link above
and select “Copy Link”