Minister of Justice Named for UN Declaration Act

Summary#

This is an order (registration SI/2021-37) that names who in cabinet is responsible for a new law. It designates the Minister of Justice as the minister responsible for the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act. The order was made as P.C. 2021-635 on June 24, 2021 and published in the Canada Gazette on July 7, 2021.

What it does#

• Names the Minister of Justice to be the federal minister responsible for the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act.
• Records that the decision was taken by the Governor in Council (as P.C. 2021-635) on June 24, 2021, and registered as SI/2021-37 on July 7, 2021.

Who's affected#

• The federal minister and the department they lead — now clearly the Minister of Justice — who will handle administrative or legal responsibilities under the Act.
• People and groups working on or affected by the Act, including Indigenous organizations, who will know which minister to contact about federal matters under the law.
• Other federal departments that may need to coordinate with the Minister of Justice on implementation.

Why it matters#

• It tells the public which minister is in charge of the Act. That clarifies who leads federal action and who stakeholders should approach about implementation, compliance, or questions.
• This is an administrative step. It does not change the text of the law itself or create new rights or duties beyond assigning responsibility to a minister.