Minister of Labour designated for Pay Equity

Summary#

This is an order (Registration SI/2020-24) that names who is responsible for a federal law. It designates the Minister of Labour as the minister for the Pay Equity Act. The order was made as P.C. 2020-118 on March 6, 2020 and registered on April 1, 2020.

What it does#

• Designates the Minister of Labour as the minister responsible for the Pay Equity Act.
• The decision was made by the Governor General in Council, on the recommendation of the Prime Minister, under section 5 of the Pay Equity Act.
• Records: P.C. 2020-118 (date March 6, 2020); registration/publication April 1, 2020.

Who's affected#

• The main effect is on the administration of the Pay Equity Act.
• That means officials, and the people or workplaces covered by the Act, are most likely to notice the change.
• The Gazette notice does not list which specific employers or workplaces are covered, so who exactly is affected depends on the scope of the Act itself.

Why it matters#

• It clarifies which cabinet minister will handle responsibilities, decisions, and questions tied to the Pay Equity Act.
• For employees, employers, unions, and others dealing with pay-equity issues under the Act, this tells you which minister’s office to contact or expect communications from.
• The item is mainly an administrative step needed to make sure the law can be managed and enforced.