Employment Minister Assigned to Sustainable Jobs Act

Summary#

This order names who is responsible for the Canadian Sustainable Jobs Act at the federal level. It designates the Minister of Employment and Social Development to be the minister for that Act, effective May 1, 2026.

What it does#

• Repeals the earlier order P.C. 2024-851 (the previous ministerial designation) of June 27, 2024.
• Designates the Minister of Employment and Social Development to be the minister for the Canadian Sustainable Jobs Act, effective May 1, 2026.
• The order was made as P.C. 2026-336 on April 17, 2026, and published in the Canada Gazette on May 6, 2026.

Who's affected#

• The federal minister and their department: the Minister of Employment and Social Development and the department that supports that minister.
• People and groups who deal with programs or rules under the Canadian Sustainable Jobs Act, such as employers, workers, and organizations seeking funding or guidance under the Act.
• Other federal departments or ministers who previously had responsibilities under the Act may be indirectly affected because the formal responsibility has moved.
• If it’s unclear who previously held the role or exactly which programs will shift, the government documents do not say; local contacts or program notices will show practical changes.

Why it matters#

• It decides which minister and department will lead and be accountable for the Act.
• That affects who makes decisions, who agencies and applicants must contact, and who signs regulations, funding decisions, or public guidance tied to the Act.
• For people using or depending on programs under the Act, this is mostly an administrative change, but it can affect where to look for information or help.