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| Minister responsible for Constitutional Affairs of Canada | |
|---|---|
| Member of | Cabinet of Canada |
| Formation | April 21, 1991 |
| Abolished | June 24, 1993 |
| Unofficial names | Unity minister |
TheMinister responsible for Constitutional Affairs was theCanadian cabinet minister responsible for constitutional affairs during the preparation for the attemptedCharlottetown Accord constitutional amendments. The position was created on April 21, 1991, following the failure of theMeech Lake Accord and was abolished June 24, 1993 following the failure of the Charlottetown Accord.[1]
Joe Clark was the only person to hold this post,[1] andBrian Mulroney was the onlyprime minister to assign a Cabinet minister in this area.
The position was sometimes informally called "unity minister" in sources such as media accounts. This same informal appellation was given to the subsequent positionMinister of Intergovernmental Affairs.[citation needed]
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