Public Works Minister

A minister of public works (also called public works minister) is a position in the governments of some countries responsible for dealing with public works matters.

The position exists in many countries under several names:

  • Minister of Public Works and Government Services (Canada)
    • Minister of Public Works (Manitoba)
  • Minister of Public Works (France)
  • Secretary for Works (Hong Kong)
  • Minister of Public Works and Transport (Hungary)
  • Minister of Public Works (Italy)
  • Department of Public Works and Highways (Philippines)
  • Minister of Public Works (South Africa)
  • Minister of Public Works (Spain)
  • Ministry of Works (United Kingdom)
Common types of government ministers and ministries
Leadership
  • Prime Minister
  • Deputy Prime Minister
External management
  • Defence
  • Foreign
  • Immigration
Business, industry, infrastructure
  • Commerce
  • Finance
  • Industry
  • Public Works
  • Transportation
Environment and natural resources
  • Agriculture
  • Climate change
  • Energy
  • Environment
  • Fisheries
  • Forestry
  • Land management
  • Mines
  • Natural resources
  • Spatial planning
  • Water resources
Human services
  • Education
  • Health
  • Interior
  • Justice
  • Labour
Human expression
  • Communications
  • Culture
  • Information
  • Science
  • Sport
  • Tourism
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