Minister of State Named for Small Business Act

Summary#

This is the Order Designating the Minister of State (Small Business and Tourism) as the Minister for the Purposes of the Canada Small Business Financing Act: SI/2025-84. It names the Minister of State (Small Business and Tourism) as the federal minister responsible for the Canada Small Business Financing Act. The order was registered in the Canada Gazette on June 4, 2025 and was made by P.C. 2025-495 on May 13, 2025.

What it does#

• Repeals the earlier order P.C. 2025-428 of March 14, 2025.
• Designates the Minister of State (Small Business and Tourism) as the minister responsible for the Canada Small Business Financing Act.
• The designation was made by the Governor General in Council on the recommendation of the Prime Minister (P.C. 2025-495, May 13, 2025).

Who's affected#

• People and organizations involved with the Canada Small Business Financing Act are most likely to notice this change.
• That includes small businesses, lenders, and officials who interact with the program or law tied to that Act.
• If it is unclear how day-to-day services will change, people should expect this is mainly an administrative designation rather than a new policy.

Why it matters#

• The order decides which minister in government is officially responsible for running or answering for the Canada Small Business Financing Act.
• That affects who manages the program, handles inquiries, and makes related administrative decisions.
• This is a routine administrative step rather than a change to the law itself.