Canadian Tourism Commission Act Duties Transferred

Summary#

This is the Transfer of Duties Order: SI/2021-90 registered November 10, 2021. It moves the powers, duties and functions under the Canadian Tourism Commission Act from the Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages to the Minister of State (Tourism and Associate Minister of Finance), by an Order in Council dated October 26, 2021. The duties had been assigned to the former minister earlier by P.C. 2019‑1368 on November 20, 2019.

What it does#

• Transfers the federal responsibilities tied to the Canadian Tourism Commission Act from the Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages to the Minister of State (Tourism and Associate Minister of Finance).
• Implements that transfer through Order in Council P.C. 2021‑945 dated October 26, 2021, under the Public Service Rearrangement and Transfer of Duties Act.
• Notes that these were the same duties previously moved by P.C. 2019‑1368 on November 20, 2019.

Who's affected#

• The two ministers named: the Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages and the Minister of State (Tourism and Associate Minister of Finance) — they swap who officially holds these duties.
• The organization and activities covered by the Canadian Tourism Commission Act (the federal body and its programs).
• It is unclear from the order whether there are any immediate changes for the public, for businesses in the tourism sector, or for provincial/territorial tourism partners.

Why it matters#

• This is a ministerial re-assignment: it changes which federal minister is formally responsible for the rules and oversight set out in the Canadian Tourism Commission Act.
• For people and groups who contact the federal government about national tourism policy or programs, this may change the federal point of contact and who makes related decisions.
• The notice is a routine administrative step; the order itself does not describe operational changes or new policy.