Ministry of Tourism and Culture (Ontario)
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| Formed | 1946 |
| Headquarters | Hearst Block, 9th Floor, 900 Bay Street, Toronto, ON M7A 2E1 |
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| Parent agency | Government of Ontario |
| Website | http://www.mtc.gov.on.ca/ |
The Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport was created on January 18, 2010 when the Ministry of Culture and the Ministry of Tourism were combined under one ministry. Sport was added to the portfolio in 2011. It is responsible for the development of policies and programs and the operation of programs related to tourism, arts, cultural industries, heritage sectors and libraries, in Ontario. The Ministry works in partnership with its agencies, attractions, boards and commissions and the private sector to maximize the economic, cultural and social contributions of its agencies and attractions, while promoting the tourism industry and preserving Ontario's culture and heritage. Eleanor McMahon was appointed minister on June 13, 2016. Her Parliamentary Assistant is Sophie Kiwala.
The ministry structure includes:
Cultural agencies overseen by the ministry include:
Tourism agencies and attractions overseen by the ministry include:
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