Federal Economic Development Agency President Designated Deputy Head

Summary#

This is an order that adds one new entry to the list of deputy heads used for certain security-law purposes. It names the President of the Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario as a deputy head under the Canadian Security Intelligence Service Act Deputy Heads of the Public Service of Canada Order. The change took effect on August 12, 2021.

What it does#

• Adds Item 45.01 to the schedule of the Canadian Security Intelligence Service Act Deputy Heads of the Public Service of Canada Order.
• The new entry links the Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario with the position President, so that the President is treated as a deputy head for whatever parts of the order apply to deputy heads.
• Comes into force on August 12, 2021.

Who's affected#

• The main person affected is the President of the Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario (current and future holders of that job).
• The Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario as an organization.
• It may also be relevant to bodies that work with deputy heads under the Canadian Security Intelligence Service Act Deputy Heads of the Public Service of Canada Order, though the notice does not list those bodies or spell out specific effects.

Why it matters#

• This is a routine administrative change that clarifies which senior official at the agency is officially recognized as a deputy head for the purposes of the named order.
• Being listed as a deputy head can affect which rules, notifications, or responsibilities apply to that position under security-related legislation and administrative arrangements. The notice itself does not describe any new powers or duties beyond the designation.