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The position of Minister responsible for Military Relations was established by an Order in Council on October 31st, 2006, to provide the Government of Nova Scotia with a vehicle to communicate and work directly with the headquarters, offices, units and agencies of the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Forces in Nova Scotia.

Departmental responsibility and accountability for the province's defence and military-related activities was assigned to the Department of Intergovernmental Affairs. The position of Advisor-Military Affairs was established on April 1st, 2007, to provide advice, guidance, assistance, and support to the province's departments, agencies, boards, commissions and representatives.

Nova Scotia is Canada's only province to establish the position of Minister responsible for Military Relations. This reflects on the long and proud history of the relationship between the military and its host province of Nova Scotia.