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Postmaster General of Canada - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (159 words) |
 | The Postmaster General of Canada was the Canadian cabinet minister responsible for Canada Post. |
| In 1851, management of the post office was transferred from Britain to the provincial governments of the Province of Canada, New Brunswick, Newfoundland, Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island. |
| From 1900 until 1909 the Postmaster General was also responsible for the Department of Labour. |
| Postal System (3094 words) |
| In 1753 Benjamin Franklin was appointed deputy postmaster general for the British colonies. |
| By 1851 there were deputy postmasters general in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and the Province of Canada, but the British government still administered the postal system. |
| Canada is also a member of the Postal Union of the Americas and Spain (PUAS) in which it has played an active role. |
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