Intergovernmental Secretariat Minister Changed

Summary#

This is an order that changes which minister is listed as responsible for the Canadian Intergovernmental Conference Secretariat under the Financial Administration Act. The change was registered on July 26, 2023 and published in the Canada Gazette on August 16, 2023.

What it does#

• Amends Schedule I.1 to the Financial Administration Act so that the entry for the Canadian Intergovernmental Conference Secretariat no longer lists the Minister of Infrastructure and Communities.
• Replaces that reference with the Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness.
• The notice does not give details about any operational, staffing, or funding changes.

Who's affected#

• Canadian Intergovernmental Conference Secretariat — the short federal office named in the Schedule.
• The offices and ministers involved: the Minister of Infrastructure and Communities (previously listed) and the Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness (now listed).
• Other readers: Parliamentarians, government officials, or members of the public who track which minister is formally responsible for this secretariat.

Why it matters#

• The order shifts the formal ministerial responsibility for the secretariat from one department to another. That affects who answers for the secretariat in Parliament and who is formally listed as its ministerial sponsor.
• The Gazette notice does not explain whether this will change day-to-day operations, budget control, or services. If you rely on the secretariat’s work, you may now address questions or requests to the public safety minister’s office.