Minister for the purposes of the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency Act
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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 (French: Ministre de l'Agence de promotion économique du Canada atlantique), is the member of the Cabinet of Canada who also serves as the chief executive of the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA). The post is traditionally held by an MP from Atlantic Canada, although occasionally the responsibilities have been accorded to a more senior cabinet minister.
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Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency | |
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Government of Canada | |
Style | The Honourable |
Member of | |
Appointer | Monarch (represented by the governor general) on the advice of the prime minister |
Term length | At His Majesty's pleasure |
Inaugural holder | Gerald Merrithew |
Formation | September 15, 1988 |
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