The position of Minister of Doughnuts and Beer was created on January 16, 2004, when a new constitution was adopted. Prior to that, there was no such Ministry in Canada. The position was first filled on February 8, 2004, after an election was held.

The Minister's Job Description, as stated in the Constitution, is as follows:

The Minister of Doughnuts and Beer shall be responsible for the preservation of Canadian culture. The Minister of Doughnuts and Beer shall roam the region and promote unique aspects of Canadian culture. The Minister of Doughnuts and Beer shall be expected to make one post per week on a cultural topic, such as a review of a specific beer, or assessment of local doughnut chains.

Minsters of Doughnuts and Beer, Past and Present
Dunefish - February 8, 2004 - April 11, 2004
The Cretonians - April 11, 2004 - April 24, 2004
Ess - April 24, 2004 - Oct. 17, 2004
kana da - October 17, 2004 - November 26, 2004
Redundancies - November 26, 2004 - Oct 3, 2005
Where Are The CBs- Oct 3, 2005 - November 1, 2005
Redundancies - November 1, 2005 - December 31, 2005
NoFunNinjas- Dec 31, 2005 - February 2nd, 2006
Omnivorous - February 2nd, 2006 - February 22nd, 2006
Redundancies - February 22nd, 2006 - July 3rd, 2006
King Girl - July 3rd, 2006 - Oct 2nd, 2006
Tiny Villages - Oct 2nd, 2006 - Jan 1st, 2007
Old Ogastein - Jan 1st, 2007 - Apr 1st, 2007
Esselldee - Apr 2, 2007 -