Minister of Industry named for Lunar Gateway Act

Summary#

This is an order that names who in cabinet is responsible for a new space-related law. It designates the Minister of Industry as the minister responsible for the Civil Lunar Gateway Agreement Implementation Act, effective October 26, 2022.

What it does#

• Formally assigns the role of minister responsible for the Civil Lunar Gateway Agreement Implementation Act to the Minister of Industry.
• The order was made by the Governor General in Council on the recommendation of the Prime Minister and is recorded as taking effect October 26, 2022 (order referenced on October 7, 2022).

Who's affected#

• The federal cabinet and public servants who will carry out duties under the Civil Lunar Gateway Agreement Implementation Act.
• Organizations, companies, or other groups that will interact with or be regulated under that Act may now know to deal with the Minister of Industry.
• The notice itself does not list specific programs, agencies, or private parties affected, so it is unclear beyond the change in ministerial responsibility.

Why it matters#

• It decides which minister and department will lead any implementation, communication, or decisions tied to the Civil Lunar Gateway Agreement Implementation Act.
• For people or groups who need to contact the government about the Act or related projects, this clarifies which minister is responsible.