Karina Gould Named Minister of Families

Summary#

This is the Order Assigning the Honourable Karina Gould, Minister of State (Service Canada), to Assist the Minister of Employment and Social Development: SI/2021-73. It assigns Karina Gould the additional role of being styled Minister of Families, Children and Social Development to help the Minister of Employment and Social Development. The order was made on October 26, 2021 and published (registered) on November 10, 2021.

What it does#

• Formally assigns Karina Gould, who is Minister of State (Service Canada), to assist the Minister of Employment and Social Development.
• Gives her the style (title) Minister of Families, Children and Social Development while she performs that assisting role.
• The assignment is made under the Ministries and Ministers of State Act.

Who's affected#

• The most directly affected people are Karina Gould and the sitting Minister of Employment and Social Development because it changes who helps carry out that minister’s duties.
• The federal department and officials in areas that deal with families, children and social development work will notice the change in ministerial responsibility.
• members of the public who interact with Employment and Social Development Canada programs might see different ministerial leadership or public contacts. It is unclear from the order whether any program rules or services change.

Why it matters#

• This is an internal government assignment that clarifies who has responsibility for family, children and social development matters inside the federal cabinet.
• It makes it easier for the public, stakeholders, and other governments to know which minister is responsible for those files.
• The order does not itself change laws or program rules; it changes who assists and how that ministerial role is titled.