The current ministry was created in 2019 and has lost and gained several titles and portfolios since then, but is based on agencies from other cultural ministries dating back to 1971, and reorganized in 1992.
The portfolio of the Minister of Justice was held by the Attorney General from 1905 to 1992.
The modern ministry of Minister of Trade, Immigration and Multiculturalism was created in 2022.
For previous ministries with similar titles see "economic development" and "international trade".
With the exception of a brief period from 1934 until 1935, this function has been fulfilled by the provincial treasurer for the province's entire pre-2004 history.