Historical and Comparative Cabinet Structures Companion Document Cabinet Secretariat 2015
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Preface To support the handbook on Selecting and Swearing-in a Cabinet, this companion document outlines historical Cabinet formations in Newfoundland and Labrador and the current composition of Canadian provinces Cabinets in November 2015. The Clerk of the Executive Council is available upon request to provide further advice on possible organizational and departmental changes. 3 Historical and Comparative Cabinet Structures
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Past Cabinet Formations in Newfoundland and Labrador First Cabinet Last Cabinet Wells (1989) 15: Premier + 14 Ministers 16: Premier + 15 Ministers Wells (1993) 16: Premier + 15 Ministers 15: Premier + 14 Ministers Tobin (1996) 17: Premier + 16 Ministers 17: Premier + 16 Ministers Tobin (1999) 16: Premier + 15 Ministers 17: Premier + 16 Ministers Grimes (2001) 18: Premier + 17 Ministers 17: Premier + 16 Ministers Williams (2003) 14: Premier + 13 Ministers 15: Premier + 14 Ministers Williams (2007) 18: Premier + 17 Ministers 19: Premier + 18 Ministers Dunderdale (2011) 16: Premier + 15 Ministers 15: Premier + 14 Ministers Davis (2014) 16: Premier + 15 Ministers 14: Premier + 13 Ministers The below tables list Cabinet formations for the First Cabinet sworn-in in the mandate, except for the case of the Davis administration, where the Cabinet reflects the formation at the time of the election call in 2015. Wells - 1989 Wells - 1993 Tobin - 1996 Premier Premier Premier Treasury Board Finance and Treasury Board Finance and Treasury Board Finance Industry, Trade and Industry, Trade and Technology Technology Fisheries Fisheries Fisheries and Aquaculture Employment and Labour Employment and Labour Mines and Energy Relations Relations Health Health Forest Resources and Agrifoods Justice Justice and Attorney General Tourism, Culture and Recreation Social Services Social Services Development and Rural Renewal Forestry and Agriculture Forestry and Agriculture Health Development Development Education Mines and Energy Mines and Energy Environment and Labour Works, Services and Works, Services and Justice and Attorney General Transportation Transportation Municipal and Provincial Municipal and Provincial Social Services Affairs Affairs Environment and Lands Environment and Lands Government Services and Lands Education Education Municipal and Provincial Affairs - Tourism and Culture Works Services and Transportation Status of Women - - Youth Services and Post- Secondary Education 5 Historical and Comparative Cabinet Structures
Tobin - 1999 Grimes - 2001 Williams - 2003 Premier Premier Premier Intergovernmental Affairs Business Finance Finance and Treasury Board Finance and Treasury Board Justice Treasury Board Justice and Attorney General Justice and Attorney General Industry Trade and Industry, Trade and Rural Industry, Trade and Rural Technology Fisheries and Aquaculture Development and Rural Renewal Development Fisheries and Aquaculture Development Fisheries and Aquaculture Labrador Affairs Mines and Energy Mines and Energy Mines and Energy Forest Resources and Agrifoods Forest Resources and Forest Resources and - Agrifoods Agrifoods Tourism, Culture and Recreation Tourism, Culture and Recreation Tourism, Culture and Recreation Health and Community Services Health and Community Services Health and Community Services Education Education Education Youth Services and Post- Secondary Education Environment and Labour Environment Environment Labour Intergovernmental Affairs Intergovernmental Affairs - Human Resources and Employment Status of Women Government Services and Lands Labrador Municipal and Provincial Affairs Works, Services and Transportation Human Resources and Employment Strategic Social Plan Government Services and Lands Municipal and Provincial Affairs NL Housing Corporation Works, Services and Transportation Human Resources and Employment Status of Women Government Services and Lands Strategic Social Plan Municipal and Provincial Affairs NL Housing Corporation Works, Services and Transportation Aboriginal Affairs - Labrador and Aboriginal - Affairs - Labour - 6 Historical and Comparative Cabinet Structures
Williams - 2007 Dunderdale - 2011 Davis-2015 Premier Premier Premier Deputy Premier Fisheries and Aquaculture - Deputy Premier Health and Community Services Finance and Treasury Board Public Service Secretariat Innovation, Trade and Rural Development Rural Secretariat Education Status of Women Natural Resources Forestry and Agrifoods Environment and Conservation Transportation and Works Health and Community Services Intergovernmental Affairs Voluntary and Non-Profit Sector Finance and Treasury Board Public Service Secretariat Public Service Commission NL Liquor Corporation Innovation, Business and Rural Development Rural Secretariat Research and Development Corporation Education Natural Resources Forestry and Agrifoods Environment and Conservation Labour Relations Multi-Materials Stewardship Board Climate Change, Energy Efficiency and Emissions Trading Transportation and Works NL Housing Corp. Health and Community Services Aging and Seniors Francophone Affairs - Child, Youth and Family Services Status of Women Fisheries and Aquaculture Public Engagement Finance and Treasury Board Human Resource Secretariat Public Service Commission Office of the Chief Information Officer NL Liquor Corporation Business, Tourism, Culture and Rural Development Justice and Public Safety Research and Development Corporation Fire and Emergency Services Education and Early Childhood Development Government Purchasing Agency Status of Women Francophone Affairs Natural Resources Environment and Conservation Service NL Multi-Materials Stewardship Board Climate Change and Energy Efficiency Transportation and Works Child, Youth and Family Services Workplace Health, Safety and Compensation Fisheries and Aquaculture Forestry and Agrifoods - 7 Historical and Comparative Cabinet Structures
Williams - 2007 Dunderdale - 2011 Davis-2015 Labrador Affairs Municipal Affairs Emergency Preparedness Registrar General Government Services Government Purchasing Agency Intergovernmental and Aboriginal Affairs Labrador Affairs Voluntary and Non-Profit Sector Municipal Affairs Fire and Emergency Services Registrar General Service NL Government Purchasing Office of Chief Information Officer Workplace Health Safety and Compensation Municipal and Intergovernmental Affairs Labour Relations Agency Registrar General Labrador and Aboriginal Affairs Justice and Attorney General Justice and Attorney General Attorney General Human Resources, Labour and Employment Persons with Disabilities Labour Relations NL Housing Corporation Advanced Education and Skills Status of Persons with Disabilities Youth Engagement - Seniors, Wellness and Social Development Advanced Education and Skills NL Housing Corporation Status of Persons with Disabilities Tourism, Culture and Tourism, Culture and - Recreation Recreation Business - - Aboriginal Affairs - - 8 Historical and Comparative Cabinet Structures
Cabinet Formations of All Canadian Provinces November 2015 Nova Scotia 17: Premier + 16 Ministers Premier Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs Minister of Planning and Priorities Minister of Aboriginal Affairs Minister of Regulatory Affairs and Service Effectiveness Minister Responsible for Military Relations Deputy Premier Attorney General and Minister of Justice Minister of Agriculture Minister of Fisheries and Aquaculture Minister of Energy Minister of Acadian Affairs Minister of Health and Wellness Minister of Seniors Minister of Education and Early Childhood Development Chair of Treasury and Policy Board Minister of Labour and Advanced Education Minister of Environment Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal Minister Responsible for the Sydney Tar Ponds Agency Minister of Municipal Affairs Minister of Communications Nova Scotia Minister of Finance and Treasury Board Minister of Gaelic Affairs Minister of Communities, Culture and Heritage Minister of African Nova Scotian Affairs Minister of Community Services Minister of the Voluntary Sector Minister Responsible for the Advisory Council on the Status of Women Minister Responsible for the Disabled Persons Commission Minister of Immigration Minister of the Public Service Commission Minister of Internal Services Minister of Business Minister of Service Nova Scotia Minister Responsible for Nova Scotia Business Incorporated Minister Responsible for Tourism Nova Scotia Minister of Natural Resources *NS also often appoints Ministers responsible for pieces of legislation. Those appointments are not listed. 9 Historical and Comparative Cabinet Structures
New Brunswick 13: Premier + 12 Ministers Premier Minister Responsible for Innovation Minister Responsible for Intergovernmental Affairs Minister Responsible for Women s Equality Minister Responsible for Rural Affairs Minister Responsible for the Premier s Council on the Status of Disabled Persons Deputy Premier Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General Minister of Justice Minister Responsible for Military Affairs Minister of Natural Resources Minister of Human Resources Minister of Energy and Mines Minister Responsible for Efficiency NB Minister Responsible for Official Languages Minister of Economic Development Minister of Agriculture, Aquaculture and Fisheries Minister Responsible for Opportunities NB Minister Responsible for Trade Policy Minister of Health Minister Responsible for Regional Development Corporation Minister Responsible for Strategic Program Review Minister of Government Services Minister Responsible for Aboriginal Affairs Minister Responsible for the Economic and Social Inclusion Corporation Minister of Environment and Local Government Minister of Tourism, Heritage and Culture Minister Responsible for Northern and Miramichi Funds Minister of Finance Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure Minister of Post-Secondary Education, Training and Labour Minister Responsible for the Francophonie Minister of Social Development Minister of Healthy and Inclusive Communities Minister of Education and Early Childhood Development Attorney General 10 Historical and Comparative Cabinet Structures
Prince Edward Island 9: Premier + 8 Ministers Premier Minister of Justice and Public Safety and Attorney General Minister Responsible for Intergovernmental Affairs Minister Responsible for Aboriginal Affairs Minister Responsible for Acadian and Francophone Affairs Minister Responsible for Labour Minister of Workforce and Advanced Learning Minister of Health and Wellness Minister of Family and Human Services Minister of Aquaculture and Fisheries Minister of Finance Minister of Transportation, Infrastructure and Energy Minister Responsible for the Status of Women Minister of Communities, Land and Environment Minister of Education, Early Learning and Culture Minister of Economic Development and Tourism Quebec 26: Premier + 25 Ministers Premier Deputy Premier Minister of Public Security Minister Responsible for Canadian Intergovernmental Affairs and the Canadian Francophonie Minister Responsible for Access to Information and the Reform of Democratic Institutions Minister of Culture and Communications Minister Responsible for the Protection and Promotion of the French Language Minister of Finance Minister of Justice Minister Responsible for the Status of Women Minister Responsible for Government Administration and Ongoing Program Review Minister of the Economy, Innovation and Exports Minister of Labour, Employment and Social Solidarity Minister of International Relations and La Francophonie Minister of Municipal Affairs and Land Occupancy Minister of Education, Higher Education and Research Minister of Immigration, Diversity and Inclusiveness Minister of Health and Social Services Minister Responsible for Seniors Minister of Families Minister Responsible for Anti-Bullying Minister of Sustainable Development, the Environment and the Fight Against Climate Change Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food Minister of Tourism 11 Historical and Comparative Cabinet Structures
Minister of Transport Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Minister Responsible for the Plan Nord Minister of Forests, Wildlife and Parks Minister Responsible for Native Affairs Minister for Transport and the Implementation of the Maritime Strategy Minister for Rehabilitation, Youth Protection and Public Health Minister for Mines Minister for Small and Medium Enterprises, Regulatory Streamlining and Regional Economic Development Ontario 27: Premier + 26 Ministers Premier Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs Deputy Premier Minister Responsible for the Poverty Reduction Strategy Chair of Cabinet Deputy Government House Leader Minister of Citizenship, Immigration and International Trade Minister of Energy Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sport Minister Responsible for the 2015 Pan and Parapan American Games Minister of Transportation Minister of Economic Development, Employment and Infrastructure Minister of Labour Minister of Northern Development and Mines Minister of Health and Long-Term Care Minister of Community and Social Services Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs Minister of Children and Youth Services Minister Responsible for Women s Issues Minister of Natural Resources and Forestry Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing Attorney General Minister Responsible for Francophone Affairs Minister of Training, Colleges and Universities Minister of Research and Innovation Minister of the Environment and Climate Change Minister of Community Safety and Correctional Services Minister of Government and Consumer Services Minister of Education Minister Responsible for Seniors Affairs Minister of Finance Minister of Aboriginal Affairs Associate Minister of Health and Long-Term Care (Long-Term Care and Wellness) Associate Minister of Finance (Ontario Retirement Pension Plan) 12 Historical and Comparative Cabinet Structures
Manitoba 19: Premier + 18 Premier Minister of Federal-Provincial Relations Minister Responsible for Francophone Affairs Minister Responsible for Skills Strategy Deputy Premier Minister of Family Services Minister Responsible for Persons with Disabilities Minister Responsible for the Status of Women Minister Responsible for the Civil Service Minister of Infrastructure and Transportation Minister Responsible for Emergency Measures Minister of Mineral Resources Minister Responsible for Liquor and Gaming Control Minister of Justice and Attorney General Keeper of the Great Seal (Registrar General) Minister Responsible for Constitutional Affairs Minister charged with the administration of the Manitoba Public Insurance Act Minister of Aboriginal and Northern Affairs Minister charged with the administration of the Community Economic Development Fund Act Minister Responsible for Manitoba Hydro Minister of Municipal Government Minister Responsible for the City of Winnipeg Minister of Tourism, Culture, Heritage, Sport and Consumer Protection Minister charged with the administration of the Manitoba Liquor and Lotteries Corporation Act Minister of Multiculturalism and Literacy Minister of Jobs and the Economy Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Development Minister of Health Minister of Labour and Immigration Minister charged with the administration of the Workers Compensation Act Minister of Education and Advanced Learning Minister of Finance Minister charged with the administration of the Crown Corporations Public Review and Accountability Act Minister Responsible for the Public Utilities Board Minister of Healthy Living and Seniors Minister of Children and Youth Opportunities Minister of Conservation and Water Stewardship Minister of Housing and Community Development 13 Historical and Comparative Cabinet Structures
Saskatchewan 18: Premier + 17 Ministers Premier Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs Deputy Premier Minister of Crown Investments Minister Responsible for Saskatchewan Government Insurance Minister Responsible for Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority Minister Responsible for Public Service Commission Minister Responsible for Lean Initiative Minister of the Economy Minister of Energy and Resources Minister Responsible for the Global Transportation Hub Minister Responsible for Saskatchewan Power Corporation Minister of Education Minister of Labour Relations and Workplace Safety Minister Responsible for the Saskatchewan Workers Compensation Board Minister of Social Services Minister Responsible for the Status of Women Minister of Finance Minister of Health Minister of Justice and Attorney General Minister Responsible for SaskBuilds Minister of Government Relations Minister Responsible for Saskatchewan Telecommunications Minister Responsible for First Nations, Metis and Northern Affairs Minister Responsible for SaskEnergy Incorporated Minister of Agriculture Minister Responsible for Saskatchewan Crop Insurance Corporation Minister of Highways and Infrastructure Minister Responsible for Saskatchewan Gaming Corporation Minister Responsible for Corrections and Policing Minister Responsible for Immigration, Jobs, Skills and Training Minister Responsible for Trade Minister Responsible for Tourism Saskatchewan Minister Responsible for Innovation Minister of Central Services Minister Responsible for Saskatchewan Transportation Company Minister of Parks, Culture and Sport Minister Responsible for the Provincial Capital Commission Minister of Environment Minister Responsible for Saskatchewan Water Security Agency Minister Responsible for Saskatchewan Water Corporation Minister of Advanced Education Minister Responsible for Rural and Remote Health 14 Historical and Comparative Cabinet Structures
Alberta 13: Premier + 12 Ministers Premier Minister of Infrastructure Minister of Transportation Government House Leader Minister of Education Minister of Culture and Tourism Minister of Economic Development and Trade Deputy Government House Leader Minister of Finance President of Treasury Board Minister of Energy Minister of Health Minister of Seniors Minister of Justice and Solicitor General Minister of Aboriginal Relations Minister of Advanced Education Minister of Jobs, Skills, Training and Labour Minister of Agriculture and Forestry Minister of Environment and Parks Minister Responsible for the Status of Women Deputy Government House Leader Minister of Human Services Minister of Municipal Affairs Minister of Service Alberta British Columbia 21: Premier + 20 Ministers Premier Deputy Premier Minister of Natural Gas Development Minister Responsible for Housing Minister of Aboriginal Relations and Reconciliation Minister of Advanced Education Minister of Agriculture Minister of Children and Family Development Minister of Community, Sport and Cultural Development Minister Responsible for TransLink Minister of Education Minister of Energy and Mines Minister Responsible for Core Review Minister of Environment Minister of Finance Government House Leader Minister of Forest, Lands and Natural Resource Operations Minister of Health 15 Historical and Comparative Cabinet Structures
Minister of International Trade Minister Responsible for the Asia Pacific Strategy and Multiculturalism Minister of Jobs, Tourism and Skills Training Minister Responsible for Labour Minister of Justice and Attorney General Minister of Small Business and Red Tape Reduction Minister Responsible for the Liquor Distribution Branch Minister of Social Development and Social Innovation Minister of Technology, Innovation and Citizens Services Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure Deputy House Leader Minister of State for Emergency Preparedness 16 Historical and Comparative Cabinet Structures
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