Highlights

  • The Canadian government has made several administrative changes, including amendments to various acts and orders, to reassign responsibilities among ministers and departments.
  • New designations and assignments have been made to support ministers in areas such as artificial intelligence, digital innovation, emergency management, and economic development.
  • Responsibilities for certain agencies and acts have been transferred between ministers to align with new governmental priorities.
  • Several ministers of state have been assigned to assist primary ministers in fulfilling their duties across different sectors.
  • A proclamation has been issued for the Canadian Parliament to convene for legislative activities.

Amendment to Beef Cattle Levies Order for Promotion and Research Plan

The Canadian Beef Cattle Research, Market Development and Promotion Agency, established under the Farm Products Agencies Act, has been authorized to implement a promotion and research plan. The National Farm Products Council has approved an amendment to the Beef Cattle Research, Market Development and Promotion Levies Order, which specifies that certain sections of the order will cease to have effect on June 30, 2026. This amendment is necessary for the implementation of the agency’s authorized plan. The order comes into force upon registration. [Source]

Departments of Industry and Canadian Heritage to Support AI and Digital Innovation Minister

The Governor General in Council, based on the Prime Minister’s recommendation, has designated the Department of Industry and the Department of Canadian Heritage to support the Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation. This decision is made under the authority of subsection 5(1) of the Salaries Act, enabling these departments to assist the Minister in fulfilling their responsibilities related to artificial intelligence and digital innovation. [Source]

Department of Public Safety to Support Minister of Emergency Management

The Governor General in Council, based on the Prime Minister’s recommendation, has designated the Department of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness to support the Minister of Emergency Management and Community Resilience. This decision is made under subsection 5(1) of the Salaries Act, enabling the department to assist the minister in fulfilling their responsibilities effectively. [Source]

Amendment to Financial Administration Act Regarding Canadian Intergovernmental Conference Secretariat

Her Excellency the Governor General in Council, based on the Prime Minister’s recommendation, has amended Schedule I.1 of the Financial Administration Act. The amendment involves changing the reference from the Minister for International Trade to the President of the King’s Privy Council for Canada in relation to the Canadian Intergovernmental Conference Secretariat. [Source]

Ministerial Responsibility Shift for Northern Ontario Economic Development

The Governor General in Council, based on the Prime Minister’s recommendation, has amended Schedule I.1 of the Financial Administration Act. This amendment involves changing the responsible minister for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario from the Minister of Industry to the Minister of Employment and Social Development. This change is made under the authority of subsection 3(1.1) of the Financial Administration Act. [Source]

Oversight Shift for Southern Ontario Economic Agency

The Governor General in Council, based on the Prime Minister’s recommendation, has amended Schedule I.1 of the Financial Administration Act. This amendment involves changing the responsible minister for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario from the Minister of Industry to the Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation. This change reflects a shift in oversight and focus for the agency. [Source]

Amendment to Financial Administration Act Changes Oversight of Official Languages Office

The Governor General in Council, following the Prime Minister’s recommendation, has amended Schedule I.1 of the Financial Administration Act. This amendment involves changing the responsible authority for the Office of the Commissioner of Official Languages. The reference to the Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness has been removed and replaced with a reference to the Leader of the Government in the House of Commons. This change is made under the authority of subsection 3(1.1) of the Financial Administration Act. [Source]

Ministerial Responsibility Shift for Pacific Economic Development Agency

The Governor General in Council, following the Prime Minister’s recommendation, has amended Schedule I.1 of the Financial Administration Act. This amendment involves changing the responsible minister for the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada from the Minister of Industry to the Minister of Infrastructure and Communities. This change is made under the authority of subsection 3(1.1) of the Financial Administration Act. [Source]

Transfer of Customs Tariff Duties to Ministers of State and Foreign Affairs

The powers, duties, and functions under subsection 53(2) of the Customs Tariff, previously held by the Minister for International Trade, have been transferred. The Minister of State (US Trade) will now handle these responsibilities specifically concerning Canada-US trade, while the Minister of Foreign Affairs will manage them in relation to all other trade. This transfer was enacted by the Governor General in Council on the recommendation of the Prime Minister, under the Public Service Rearrangement and Transfer of Duties Act. [Source]

Canadian Intergovernmental Conference Secretariat Now Under King’s Privy Council President

The control and supervision of the Canadian Intergovernmental Conference Secretariat have been transferred from the Minister for International Trade to the President of the King’s Privy Council for Canada. This decision was made by the Governor General in Council, following the Prime Minister’s recommendation, under the authority of the Public Service Rearrangement and Transfer of Duties Act. [Source]

Minister of Foreign Affairs Assigned Export and Import Permits Act Responsibilities

The Governor General in Council, based on the Prime Minister’s recommendation, has designated the Minister of Foreign Affairs as the Minister responsible for the Export and Import Permits Act. This decision involves repealing a previous order from March 2025 and officially assigning the responsibilities under the Act to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, who is a member of the King’s Privy Council for Canada. [Source]

Changes in Ministerial Responsibilities for Physical Activity and Sport

The Governor General in Council, following the Prime Minister’s recommendation, has made changes under the Physical Activity and Sport Act. The previous order from March 14, 2025, has been repealed. The Minister of Health is now designated as the Minister responsible for physical activity, while the Minister of State (Sport) is designated as the Minister responsible for sport, both under the same Act. [Source]

Transfer of Southern Ontario Economic Development Duties to AI and Digital Innovation Minister

The powers, duties, and functions related to the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario have been transferred from the Minister of Industry to the Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation. This decision was made by the Governor General in Council, following the Prime Minister’s recommendation, under the authority of the Public Service Rearrangement and Transfer of Duties Act. [Source]

Transfer of Northern Ontario Economic Development Duties to Minister of Employment and Social Development

The powers, duties, and functions related to the Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario have been transferred from the Minister of Industry to the Minister of Employment and Social Development. This decision was made by the Governor General in Council, following the Prime Minister’s recommendation, under the authority of the Public Service Rearrangement and Transfer of Duties Act. [Source]

Transfer of Pacific Economic Development Agency Responsibilities to Minister of Infrastructure and Communities

The powers, duties, and functions related to the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada have been transferred from the Minister of Industry to the Minister of Infrastructure and Communities. This decision was made by the Governor General in Council, following the Prime Minister’s recommendation, under the authority of the Public Service Rearrangement and Transfer of Duties Act. [Source]

Transfer of Canadian Tourism Commission Responsibilities to Minister of State for Small Business and Tourism

The powers, duties, and functions under the Canadian Tourism Commission Act have been transferred from the Minister of Industry to the Minister of State (Small Business and Tourism). This transfer was enacted by the Governor General in Council, following the Prime Minister’s recommendation, under the authority of the Public Service Rearrangement and Transfer of Duties Act. The responsibilities were initially transferred to the Minister of Industry by a previous order in March 2025. [Source]

Transfer of Emergency Management Powers to New Minister

The powers, duties, and functions under section 7 of the Emergency Management Act have been transferred from the Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness to the Minister of Emergency Management and Community Resilience. This transfer was enacted by the Governor General in Council, following the Prime Minister’s recommendation, under the Public Service Rearrangement and Transfer of Duties Act. The powers were initially transferred to the Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness by a previous order. [Source]

Wayne Long Appointed Secretary of State for Revenue and Financial Institutions

The Governor General in Council, following the Prime Minister’s recommendation, has assigned the Honourable Wayne Long, Minister of State for Canada Revenue Agency and Financial Institutions, to assist the Minister of Finance and the Minister of National Revenue. Wayne Long will be styled as Secretary of State for Canada Revenue Agency and Financial Institutions, supporting these ministers in fulfilling their responsibilities. This assignment is made under section 11 of the Ministries and Ministers of State Act. [Source]

Anna Gainey Appointed Secretary of State for Children and Youth

The Governor General in Council, following the Prime Minister’s recommendation, has assigned the Honourable Anna Gainey, Minister of State (Children and Youth), to assist the Minister of Employment and Social Development. She will be styled as Secretary of State (Children and Youth) in this role, supporting the Minister in fulfilling their responsibilities. This assignment is made under the authority of the Ministries and Ministers of State Act. [Source]

Ruby Sahota Appointed Secretary of State for Combatting Crime

The Governor General in Council, following the Prime Minister’s recommendation, has assigned the Honourable Ruby Sahota, Minister of State (Combatting Crime), to assist the Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness. Ruby Sahota will be styled as Secretary of State (Combatting Crime) and will support the Minister in fulfilling their responsibilities. This assignment is made under section 11 of the Ministries and Ministers of State Act. [Source]

Stephen Fuhr Appointed Secretary of State for Defence Procurement

The Governor General in Council, following the Prime Minister’s recommendation, has assigned the Honourable Stephen Bradley Fuhr, the Minister of State (Defence Procurement), to assist the Minister of Public Works and Government Services. Fuhr will be styled as the Secretary of State (Defence Procurement) in this role, supporting the Minister in fulfilling their responsibilities. This assignment is made under section 11 of the Ministries and Ministers of State Act. [Source]

Randeep Singh Sarai Appointed Secretary of State for International Development

The Governor General in Council, following the Prime Minister’s recommendation, has assigned the Honourable Randeep Singh Sarai, Minister of State (International Development), to assist the Minister for International Development. He will be styled as Secretary of State (International Development) to support the Minister in fulfilling their responsibilities, as per the Ministries and Ministers of State Act. [Source]

John Zerucelli Appointed Secretary of State for Labour

The Governor General in Council, following the Prime Minister’s recommendation, has assigned the Honourable John Zerucelli, Minister of State (Labour), to assist the Minister of Employment and Social Development. He will be styled as Secretary of State (Labour) in this role. This assignment is made under section 11 of the Ministries and Ministers of State Act. [Source]

Nathalie Provost Appointed Secretary of State for Nature to Support Multiple Ministries

The Governor General in Council, based on the Prime Minister’s recommendation, has assigned the Honourable Nathalie Provost, Minister of State (Nature), to assist the Minister of Canadian Heritage, the Minister of Fisheries and Oceans, the Minister of the Environment, and the Minister of Natural Resources. Nathalie Provost will be styled as Secretary of State (Nature) and will support these ministers in fulfilling their responsibilities. This assignment is made under section 11 of the Ministries and Ministers of State Act. [Source]

Minister Belanger Assigned to Support Industry Minister

The Governor General in Council, based on the Prime Minister’s recommendation, has assigned the Honourable Harold “Buckley” Belanger, who holds the position of Minister of State (Rural Development) and is styled as Secretary of State (Rural Development), to assist the Minister of Industry. This assignment is made under section 11 of the Ministries and Ministers of State Act. [Source]

Stephanie McLean Appointed Secretary of State for Seniors

The Governor General in Council, following the Prime Minister’s recommendation, has assigned the Honourable Stephanie McLean, Minister of State (Seniors), to assist the Minister of Employment and Social Development. She will be styled as Secretary of State (Seniors) and will support the Minister in fulfilling their responsibilities, as per the Ministries and Ministers of State Act. [Source]

Minister of State for Small Business and Tourism Appointed to Oversee Canada Small Business Financing Act

The Governor General in Council, based on the Prime Minister’s recommendation, has designated the Minister of State (Small Business and Tourism) as the Minister responsible for the Canada Small Business Financing Act. This decision involves repealing a previous order from March 14, 2025, and appointing the current Minister of State (Small Business and Tourism) to oversee the Act. [Source]

Rechie Valdez Appointed Secretary of State for Small Business and Tourism

The Governor General in Council, following the Prime Minister’s recommendation, has assigned the Honourable Rechie Valdez, Minister of State for Small Business and Tourism, to assist the Minister of Industry. This assignment is made under section 11 of the Ministries and Ministers of State Act. Rechie Valdez will be styled as Secretary of State for Small Business and Tourism in this role. [Source]

Adam van Koeverden Appointed Secretary of State for Sport to Assist Canadian Heritage Minister

The Governor General in Council, following the Prime Minister’s recommendation, has assigned the Honourable Adam van Koeverden, Minister of State (Sport), to assist the Minister of Canadian Heritage. He will be styled as Secretary of State (Sport) and will support the Minister of Canadian Heritage in fulfilling their responsibilities. This assignment is made under section 11 of the Ministries and Ministers of State Act. [Source]

Dominic LeBlanc Appointed to Oversee Canada-US Trade and Intergovernmental Affairs

The Governor General in Council, following the Prime Minister’s recommendation, has assigned the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of State (US Trade), to assist the Minister of Foreign Affairs. Dominic LeBlanc will be styled as the President of the King’s Privy Council for Canada and will be responsible for Canada–U.S. Trade, Intergovernmental Affairs, and One Canadian Economy. This assignment is made under the Ministries and Ministers of State Act. [Source]

Canadian Parliament Summoned for May 2025 Session

A proclamation has been issued to summon the Canadian Parliament to convene on May 26, 2025, for the purpose of conducting business. This official notice serves to inform members of Parliament and relevant parties about the scheduled meeting, ensuring that legislative activities can proceed as planned. [Source]

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