Minister Named for National Housing Strategy Act

Summary#

This order, published April 1, 2020, names the Minister of Families, Children and Social Development as the minister responsible for the National Housing Strategy Act. It also repeals an earlier order from July 9, 2019 that had previously dealt with that designation.

What it does#

• Repeals the earlier order (Order in Council P.C. 2019‑1051) of July 9, 2019.
• Designates the Minister of Families, Children and Social Development as the minister responsible for the National Housing Strategy Act.
• The order was made by the federal cabinet and signed on March 9, 2020.

Who's affected#

• Federal officials and staff who run the National Housing Strategy and related programs.
• Provincial and territorial governments, municipal housing providers, non‑profits, and other partners who deal with federal housing matters may notice an administrative change in who represents the federal side.
• People who receive or apply for federal housing supports could be indirectly affected if administrative or contact arrangements change.
• The notice itself does not say who (if anyone) was the designated minister before the July 9, 2019 order.

Why it matters#

• It makes clear which federal minister is officially responsible for the National Housing Strategy law.
• That clarity affects who signs documents, who answers questions in Parliament, and who stakeholders should contact about federal housing policy.
• The order is an administrative designation; the notice does not announce any new programs, funding, or changes to the law’s substance.