Minister Named for Poverty Reduction Act

Summary#

This is an order (registered as SI/2020-28) that names which cabinet minister is responsible for the Poverty Reduction Act. On March 9, 2020, the government repealed an earlier order and designated the Minister of Families, Children and Social Development to be the minister for the Act. The notice was published in the Canada Gazette on April 1, 2020.

What it does#

• Repeals the earlier order P.C. 2019-1047 of July 9, 2019.
• Designates the Minister of Families, Children and Social Development as the minister responsible for the Poverty Reduction Act.

Who's affected#

• The main immediate effect is on federal government organization and reporting: the department led by the Minister of Families, Children and Social Development will handle responsibilities tied to the Poverty Reduction Act.
• Researchers, advocacy groups, or members of the public looking for who to contact about the Act will now look to that minister and department.
• If it is unclear how this changes day-to-day programs or funding, the Gazette notice does not provide those details.

Why it matters#

• It clarifies which minister and department are officially responsible for carrying out and reporting on the Poverty Reduction Act.
• That makes it easier for stakeholders to know who to contact about policy, implementation, or accountability under the Act.
• This is largely an administrative step; the notice itself does not change the law’s rules or benefits.