Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade

The Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade (formally known as Ministry of Economic Development and Growth) in the Canadian province of Ontario is responsible for programs to attract and retain business and economic development in the province. This is pursued through research and development funding, business advisory services, career exploration opportunities and business startup programs for youth, skills development and marketing Ontario to potential international business investors.

Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade
Ministère du Développement économique, de la Création d’emplois et du Commerce (French)
Ministry overview
Formed1985
JurisdictionGovernment of Ontario
Minister responsible
  • Vic Fedeli, Minister of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade
Deputy Minister responsible
  • Stephen Rhodes
Websitewww.ontario.ca/page/ministry-economic-development-and-growth

It was previously responsible for the Liquor Control Board of Ontario and the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation, though this responsibility has been shifted to the Ministry of Government Services.

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