Minister Designated for Foreign‑Buyer Ban

Summary#

This order (SI/2022-53) names the Minister of Housing and Diversity and Inclusion (who is a federal minister) as the minister responsible for the Prohibition on the Purchase of Residential Property by Non-Canadians Act. The decision was made by the Governor in Council on October 19, 2022 and published in the Canada Gazette on November 9, 2022.

What it does#

• Designates the Minister of Housing and Diversity and Inclusion to carry out the duties and responsibilities under the Prohibition on the Purchase of Residential Property by Non-Canadians Act.
• The designation was made on the recommendation of the Prime Minister and recorded as P.C. 2022-1104 on October 19, 2022.
• This is an administrative assignment of responsibility. It does not change the text of the Act itself or introduce new rules.

Who's affected#

• Federal government officials and departments who will work with or report to the designated minister on matters under the Act.
• People or organizations looking for a federal point of contact about the Act (for example, journalists, lawyers, or stakeholders in housing and real estate).
• The general public and property buyers are not directly changed by this order; it only clarifies which minister is responsible.

Why it matters#

• It tells Canadians which federal minister is officially in charge of enforcing and administering the Act.
• That clarity helps with accountability and makes it easier to know who to contact about how the Act is applied.
• Beyond assigning responsibility, the order itself does not change the law or impose any new restrictions.