Minister for Electoral Boundaries Suspension Act

Summary#

This order (published November 10, 2021) names which minister is officially responsible for the Electoral Boundaries Readjustment Suspension Act, 1994. It cancels an earlier designation and makes the Minister of Infrastructure and Communities the responsible minister.

What it does#

• Repeals the earlier Order in Council P.C. 2019-1357 of November 20, 2019.
• Designates the Minister of Infrastructure and Communities (by Order in Council P.C. 2021-943 dated October 26, 2021) as the responsible minister for the Electoral Boundaries Readjustment Suspension Act, 1994.

Who's affected#

• The main direct effect is on the federal government: the minister and department now listed for handling matters under the Electoral Boundaries Readjustment Suspension Act, 1994.
• People and organizations that interact with that Act (for example, electoral authorities or parliamentary offices) may notice which minister is the point of contact.
• If it is unclear who else will be affected, that is because this is an administrative designation and does not itself change the law's substance.

Why it matters#

• This is a routine administrative step that decides which minister represents and oversees a particular federal law.
• It does not change the law itself or create new public obligations.
• Practically, it matters for questions about who handles communications, coordination, or implementation tied to the Electoral Boundaries Readjustment Suspension Act, 1994.