Minister of Western Economic Diversification (Canada)
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The Minister of Western Economic Diversification (French: Ministre de la Diversification de l'économie de l'Ouest) is the member of the Cabinet of Canada who also serves as the chief executive of Western Economic Diversification Canada. The post is traditionally held by an MP from Western Canada, although occasionally the responsibilities have been accorded to a more senior cabinet minister, such as the Industry minister.
The current Western Economic Diversification Minister is Carol Skelton.
Related regional development posts include Minister for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency and Minister of the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec.
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List of Canadian Ministers of Western Economic Diversification