Pacific Economic Development Agency President Named Deputy Head

Summary#

This notice is the Order Designating the President of the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada as Deputy Head in Respect of that Agency: SI/2021-44. It names the President of the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada as the agency’s deputy head under the Financial Administration Act, effective August 6, 2021.

What it does#

• Designates the President of the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada as deputy head for that agency.
• Says this designation is made by the Governor General in Council on the Prime Minister’s recommendation, under the Financial Administration Act.
• The designation took effect on August 6, 2021 and was registered in the Canada Gazette on August 18, 2021.

Who's affected#

• Mainly the leadership and staff of the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada.
• People and organizations that deal with the agency on administrative or financial matters may notice who speaks or signs on the agency’s behalf.
• It is an internal, administrative designation; the notice does not list wider public impacts.

Why it matters#

• It clarifies who holds deputy-head responsibilities for the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada starting August 6, 2021.
• That clarity matters for internal accountability and for anyone who needs official decisions, approvals, or communication from the agency.
• This is a routine administrative action rather than a new program or policy.