Secretary of State (Western Economic Diversification)


The Secretary of State for Western Economic Diversification is a former federal government position in Canada, introduced by Prime Minister Jean Chrétien in 1996. It was not a full cabinet portfolio, and ministers who held the position provided assistance to the Minister of Western Economic Diversification.
The position was discontinued when Paul Martin replaced Chrétien as Prime Minister in 2003.

List of Secretaries of State for Western Economic Diversification in Canada

Name PartyTook OfficeLeft Office
Jon Gerrard
LiberalJanuary 25, 1996June 11, 1997
Ron Duhamel
LiberalJune 11, 1997January 15, 2002
Stephen Owen
LiberalJanuary 15, 2002December 12, 2003