Canadian Dairy Commission Act Amended

Summary#

On May 15, 2020, the Governor General gave royal assent to Bill C-16 (chapter 8, 2020), titled An Act to amend the Canadian Dairy Commission Act. The Canada Gazette, Part I published this notice on May 23, 2020.

What it does#

• Records that assent was signified by written declaration on May 15, 2020 under the Royal Assent Act.
• Names the enacted measure as Bill C-16, chapter 8, 2020, and gives its short title An Act to amend the Canadian Dairy Commission Act.
• Notes that both the Senate and the House of Commons were notified of the written declaration on May 15, 2020.
• The Gazette notice does not describe the specific changes made to the Canadian Dairy Commission Act or say when any changes take effect.

Who's affected#

• The most directly relevant organization is the Canadian Dairy Commission.
• The wider dairy sector is likely to notice this change, including dairy producers, processors, and organizations that interact with the commission.
• The notice does not list specific groups, so it is unclear beyond these general categories who will be affected or how.

Why it matters#

• Royal assent is the final step that makes a bill into law, so the amendment to the Canadian Dairy Commission Act has been enacted (assented to on May 15, 2020).
• Changes to that Act could affect how the national dairy system is managed or regulated.
• The Gazette item gives no details about the substance or the coming-into-force timing, so people and businesses in the dairy sector should look for the text of the enacted law or later government guidance to understand practical impacts.