Deputy-Head Designation for Northern Ontario Agency

Summary#

This Order, registered as SI/2021-50, names the President of the Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario as the deputy head of that agency. It was published in the Canada Gazette on August 18, 2021 and took effect on August 12, 2021.

What it does#

• Designates the President of the Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario to serve as the agency’s deputy head.
• Does this under the Financial Administration Act (the federal law that sets out financial and administrative rules for departments and agencies).
• The decision was made by the Governor General in Council on the recommendation of the Prime Minister (recorded as P.C. 2021-843).

Who's affected#

• The main organization affected is the Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario and its staff.
• People and groups who interact with the agency’s senior management—such as contractors, program partners, or other federal officials—may notice changes in who signs or approves certain documents.
• If it’s unclear exactly which specific duties move with the title in this notice, the Gazette text does not list them.

Why it matters#

• This is a routine administrative step that clarifies who holds deputy-head responsibilities at the agency.
• That clarity can matter for who has official signing authority, who is responsible for financial and administrative decisions, and who can be held accountable under the Financial Administration Act.
• For most members of the public, this is a formal internal change with limited direct impact.