Privy Council President Named Minister for Electoral Boundaries

Summary#

This order (registered as SI/2019-118) names which cabinet member counts as "the Minister" under the Electoral Boundaries Readjustment Act. On November 20, 2019, the Governor in Council repealed the earlier order and designated the President of the Queen’s Privy Council for Canada for that role.

What it does#

• Repeals the previous Order in Council P.C. 2018-1024 of July 18, 2018.
• Designates the President of the Queen’s Privy Council for Canada as the ministerial office to be treated as "the Minister" for the purposes of the Electoral Boundaries Readjustment Act.

Who's affected#

• Federal officials and departments that carry out duties under the Electoral Boundaries Readjustment Act.
• Members of the public, political parties, and anyone interested in how federal electoral boundaries are set, because the order identifies which ministerial office handles functions tied to that Act.
• The source does not list specific day-to-day changes or name individual agencies beyond the ministerial designation.

Why it matters#

• It settles which cabinet position is officially responsible under the law that governs adjustments to federal electoral boundaries.
• Practically, this is a routine administrative step: it identifies which ministerial office will be referenced for tasks, decisions, or communications tied to the Electoral Boundaries Readjustment Act.