Minister of International Trade (Canada) - Definition and Overview

In the Cabinet of Canada, The Minister of International Trade is the head of the federal government's international trade department (International Trade Canada) and the provisions of treaties such as NAFTA.

The post was first establishmed in 1983 as the Minister for International Trade. This title changed to Minister of International Trade under Prime Minister Paul Martin when he split the former Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade.

See also

• List of Canadian Ministers of International Trade

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