Pacific Economic Development Agency Accounting Officer

Summary#

This is the Order Amending Part II of Schedule VI to the Financial Administration Act (SOR/2021-187). It adds the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada (French: Agence de développement économique du Pacifique Canada) to Part II of Schedule VI and names the agency's President as its accounting officer. The order came into force on August 6, 2021.

What it does#

• Adds Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada / Agence de développement économique du Pacifique Canada to Part II of Schedule VI to the Financial Administration Act.
• Lists the agency's President in the schedule as the agency’s accounting officer.
• Specifies the order is in effect as of August 6, 2021.

Who's affected#

• The main party affected is the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada and its President (the person holding that office).
• Staff who handle the agency’s financial reporting and internal accounting will be most directly involved.
• It is unclear from the item whether any other departments or external parties will see immediate changes; the order only amends the schedule to name the agency and its accounting officer.

Why it matters#

• Being listed in Part II of Schedule VI of the Financial Administration Act identifies who is the agency’s official accounting officer under that Act.
• In practice, that clarifies which official is formally identified for responsibilities tied to the agency’s financial administration.
• For the public, this makes clear who is officially responsible at the agency for financial accountability and reporting.