lasted from 12 December 2003 until 19 July 2004. Public Health The Minister of State (Public Health) was a position in the government of Paul Martin that lasted from 12 December 2003 to 5 February 2006. Carolyn Bennett was the first and only appointment to this position. As minister, Bennett was responsible for setting up the Public Health Agency of Canada. On 17 May 2004, Bennett announced a new position she called Chief Public Health Officer (CPHO), and that "the CPHO will be primarily located in Winnipeg, with offices in Ottawa, and will have responsibilities for the three key functions of the Agency: infectious diseases, emergency preparedness and chronic diseases." At the time, she appointed an Acting CPHO. On 23 October 2004 with the advice of a blue-ribbon council, Bennett appointed David Butler-Jones as Canada's first CPHO. Upon coming to office in 2006, Stephen Harper abolished the position. Urban Affairs Science and Technology The Minister of State for Science and Technology assisted the Minister of Science and Technology. See also Minister of State for use of the title in other countries References