Minister of Infrastructure Named Responsible Minister

Summary#

This is the Order Designating the Minister of Infrastructure and Communities as the Responsible Minister for the Purposes of the Referendum Act (SI/2021-85). It repeals an earlier designation and names the Minister of Infrastructure and Communities as the federal minister responsible under the Referendum Act. The order was made on October 26, 2021 and published/registered on November 10, 2021.

What it does#

• Repeals the earlier designation P.C. 2019-1358 (the previous order of November 20, 2019).
• Designates the Minister of Infrastructure and Communities as the minister responsible for administering the Referendum Act.

Who's affected#

• Federal officials who work with the Referendum Act and related files.
• The office of the Minister of Infrastructure and Communities, which now holds formal responsibility for the Act.
• Members of the public or organizations tracking which minister has formal oversight of referendum matters.
• If a referendum were to be held, the change could affect which minister is the official contact inside government. It is unclear from the order whether it changes any operational rules or services.

Why it matters#

• This is an administrative housekeeping step that clarifies which cabinet minister has formal responsibility for the Referendum Act.
• For most people it has no immediate effect. But it matters for government record‑keeping, accountability, and for anyone who needs to know which minister to contact about referendum matters.