Minister Designated for National Housing Act

Summary#

This Order (registered as SI/2020-29, published April 1, 2020) names the Minister of Families, Children and Social Development as the minister responsible for the National Housing Act. The order, dated March 9, 2020, also repeals the earlier order P.C. 2006-83 of February 6, 2006.

What it does#

• Repeals the previous designation, P.C. 2006-83 (the earlier order made on February 6, 2006).
• Designates the Minister of Families, Children and Social Development as the minister responsible for the National Housing Act.

Who's affected#

• The federal department led by the Minister of Families, Children and Social Development.
• Federal officials, agencies and organizations that work under or interact with the National Housing Act.
• Other groups or provinces that deal directly with the Act may notice a change in which minister or department handles inquiries or decisions.
  If it’s unclear whether a specific program or office is affected, the text of this order does not provide those details.

Why it matters#

• It changes which minister and department are officially responsible for matters under the National Housing Act.
• That affects who stakeholders contact for decisions, reports, approvals or information related to the Act.
• For most people this is an administrative/organizational change, but it can matter to housing organizations, partners and governments that need to know the correct federal contact or ministerial responsibility.