Minister of Competitiveness, Training and Trade (Manitoba)

Minister of Competitiveness, Training and Trade (Manitoba)

The Minister of Competitiveness, Training and Trade is a cabinet minister in the province of Manitoba, Canada. The position was established in 2006, combining responsibilities from the portfolios of Industry, Economic Development and Mines, Intergovernmental Affairs and Trade and Advanced Education and Training. Premier Gary Doer announced that the ministry was the first of its kind in Canada, noting that it combined taxation concerns with long-term strategies for education and training.[1]

The first minister appointed to the position was Scott Smith. The current minister is Andrew Swan.

List of Ministers of Entrepreneurship, Training and Trade

  Name Party Took Office Left Office
     Scott Smith
New Democratic Party November 4, 2003 June 2007
     Peter Bjornson
New Democratic Party November 3, 2009

References

  1. ^ Mia Rabson, "Doer's cabinet gets makeover", Winnipeg Free Press, 22 September 2006, A1.

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