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Department of Commerce and Development
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The Department of Commerce and Development was created on January 27, 1961 from the former Department of Planning and Development. The Minister of Commerce and Development was William N. Nickle. On December 15, 1961 this Department was merged with the Department of Economics and Federal and Provincial Relations to form the Department of Economics and Development.
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The Department of Commerce and Development supported the growth of productive, stable employment by expanding domestic and international trade, encouraging investment opportunities, and assisting small business development. The Department was also responsible for functions relating to emergency measures, housing, conservation of wildlife, and development of the St. Lawrence Seaway.
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Department of Commerce and Development Act, Statutes of Ontario 1960-61, Chap. 18
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RAD: Rules for Archival Description, 2nd edn (2008)
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2026-11-16: migrated to AtoM
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Government of Ontario Telephone Directories, 1961
Directory and Guide to Ontario Government Services, 1961
Canadiana Name Authorities, 1995-03-15
Maintenance notes
Archivist(s):
R. Anger