Dominic LeBlanc Assigned to Assist Foreign Affairs

Summary#

This is the Order Assigning the Minister of State (US Trade) to Assist the Minister of Foreign Affairs (registration SI/2025-71). It assigns the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of State (US Trade), to help the Minister of Foreign Affairs with that minister’s duties. The order was made on May 13, 2025 (P.C. 2025-477) and registered in the Canada Gazette on June 4, 2025.

What it does#

• Assigns the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of State (US Trade), to be styled President of the King’s Privy Council for Canada and Minister responsible for Canada–U.S. Trade, Intergovernmental Affairs and One Canadian Economy.
• Directs him to assist the Minister of Foreign Affairs in carrying out that minister’s responsibilities.
• Says this assignment is made under the Ministries and Ministers of State Act (section 11).

Who's affected#

• Dominic LeBlanc — he is the minister being assigned these assisting duties.
• Minister of Foreign Affairs — will receive assistance from the assigned minister.
• The ministers’ offices and staff will be involved in implementing the assignment.
• People and organizations that follow Canada–U.S. trade or intergovernmental affairs may notice who speaks for the government on those topics.

Why it matters#

• It clarifies which minister will help handle aspects of foreign affairs work, especially where Canada–U.S. trade and intergovernmental matters overlap.
• This is a formal administrative assignment, not a new law or regulation. It mainly affects how responsibilities are shared inside government and who may represent the government on related issues.