International Trade Minister Designated

Summary#

This is the Order Designating the Minister for International Trade as the Minister for the Purposes of the Export and Import Permits Act (SI/2025-49). It repeals an older order from December 7, 1983 and names the Minister for International Trade as the responsible minister. The notice was published in the Canada Gazette on March 26, 2025 (Order in Council P.C. 2025-430 dated March 14, 2025).

What it does#

• Repeals the earlier Order in Council P.C. 1983-3832 of December 7, 1983.
• Designates the Minister for International Trade as the minister responsible for the Export and Import Permits Act.
• Records the change as Order in Council P.C. 2025-430 dated March 14, 2025 and published March 26, 2025.

Who's affected#

• People and businesses that apply for export or import permits under the Export and Import Permits Act.
• Federal officials and departments that manage or advise on export/import licensing.
• The change appears administrative; the Gazette notice does not list other groups or describe wider effects.

Why it matters#

• It clarifies which federal minister is officially in charge of the export/import permits regime.
• That can matter for where companies and stakeholder groups direct questions, complaints, or policy requests.
• The Gazette notice does not explain why the change was made or whether it will alter how permits are processed.