Minister for the purposes of the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency Act
The Minister for the purposes of the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency Act, more commonly the Minister for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency or Minister of the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, is the member of the Cabinet of Canada who also serves as the chief executive of the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency. The post is traditionally held by an MP from Atlantic Canada, although occasionally the responsibilities have been accorded to a more senior cabinet minister.
Navdeep Bains, MP for the federal riding of Mississauga-Malton in Ontario, currently serves as the Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development, whose portfolio includes the six Canadian regional development agencies.Ministers
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