Minister Designated for Poverty Reduction Act

Summary#

This order (registration SI/2025-43) names who is the minister responsible for the Poverty Reduction Act. It repeals an earlier order and designates the Minister of Employment and Social Development to be the minister for that law. The order was registered on March 26, 2025 and approved by cabinet on March 14, 2025.

What it does#

• Repeals the earlier designation, Order in Council P.C. 2020-123 (dated March 9, 2020).
• Designates the Minister of Employment and Social Development to be the minister for the purposes of the Poverty Reduction Act.

Who's affected#

• Primarily the federal government and its internal roles. This change names which minister has legal responsibilities under the Poverty Reduction Act.
• It is unclear from the notice whether this change will alter programs, funding, or services for people experiencing poverty. No specific program changes are described.

Why it matters#

• The order clarifies which minister is officially responsible for the law.
• That can affect who answers questions in Parliament, who signs reports or plans under the Act, and which department leads related work.
• For the public, the practical effects depend on how the designated minister and their department choose to manage poverty-reduction actions.