The minister of international development (French: Ministre du Développement international) is a minister of the Crown in the Canadian Cabinet. The minister has responsibility for the international development portfolio for Global Affairs Canada.
Between 1995 and 2015 the post was known as the Minister for International Cooperation. On March 14, 2025, at the start of the 30th Canadian Ministry, responsibility for the international development portfolio was given to the Minister of Foreign Affairs; consequently, the position is currently known as the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Development (French: Ministre des Affaires étrangères et du Développement international).
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Prior to its current title, the post was held as Minister of State (External Relations) from 1982 until 1983, Minister for External Relations between 1983 and 1995, and as the Minister for International Cooperation from 1995 until 2015.
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