Minister of State (Seniors) to Assist Employment Minister

Summary#

This is the Order Assigning the Minister of State (Seniors) to Assist the Minister of Employment and Social Development: SI/2025-70. It assigns the Honourable Stephanie McLean, Minister of State (Seniors), to be styled Secretary of State (Seniors) and to assist the Minister of Employment and Social Development. The order was made on May 13, 2025 and published in the Canada Gazette on June 4, 2025.

What it does#

• Assigns the Honourable Stephanie McLean to help the Minister of Employment and Social Development carry out that minister’s responsibilities.
• Gives her the title Secretary of State (Seniors) while she performs that role.
• Does this under section 11 of the Ministries and Ministers of State Act.

Who's affected#

• Staff and leaders at Employment and Social Development Canada who work on programs for older Canadians.
• Groups and organizations that focus on seniors’ issues may notice a change in who they deal with in government.
• The public generally — especially seniors and their families — if the new assignment leads to changes in how programs are run or priorities are set.
• It is not clear from the notice whether there are any immediate program or funding changes.

Why it matters#

• It names a specific person to focus on seniors’ matters inside the department. That can mean more coordinated attention to seniors’ programs and policy advice.
• The notice is mainly an administrative step. It does not by itself spell out new policies, spending, or program changes.