The Minister of Western Economic Diversification is the member of the Cabinet of Canada who also serves as the chief executive of Western Economic Diversification Canada. The post is traditionally held by an MP from Western Canada, although occasionally the responsibilities have been accorded to a more senior cabinet minister, such as the Industry minister.

The current Western Economic Diversification Minister is Stephen Owen.

Related regional development posts include Minister for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency and Minister of the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec.

See also

List of Canadian Ministers of Western Economic Diversification