Minister Designated for Canadian Free Trade Implementation Act

Summary#

This is SI/2022-2, an order dated January 13, 2022 and published February 2, 2022, that names who is the minister responsible for the Canadian Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act. It repeals an earlier order and designates the Minister of Infrastructure and Communities as the minister for the purposes of that Act.

What it does#

• Repeals the earlier designation, P.C. 2020-642 (originally made on September 4, 2020).
• Designates the Minister of Infrastructure and Communities as the minister responsible for the Canadian Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act (this is the formal assignment of who handles matters under that Act).

Who's affected#

• The main change is internal to the federal government: the minister’s office and the department that supports that minister.
• Anyone who interacts with the government about the Canadian Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act — for example, officials, provincial/territorial contacts, or stakeholders seeking information — may now deal with the Minister of Infrastructure and Communities on matters tied to the Act.
• The notice does not name any other groups or list new powers or duties for outside parties.

Why it matters#

• It clarifies which minister is officially responsible for the Act. That makes it clearer where questions, decisions, or administrative tasks linked to the Act will be handled within the federal government.
• For most members of the public and businesses, this is a routine administrative step with no direct effect on daily activities.