Termination of Six Ministers' Assignments

Summary#

The Canada Gazette published the Order Terminating the Assignments of the Honourable (1) Bardish Chagger; (2) Mona Fortier; (3) Joyce Catherine Murray; (4) Deborah Schulte; (5) Maryam Monsef; and (6) Ahmed D. Hussen: SI/2021-65. It ends certain ministerial assignments on the recommendation of the Prime Minister. The item was registered on November 10, 2021 (order dated October 26, 2021).

What it does#

• Under the Ministries and Ministers of State Act, the order cancels the ministerial assignments that had been given to six named ministers.
• It specifically terminates the assignments of:
  • Bardish Chagger (assignments originally made on November 20, 2019 and March 6, 2020).
  • Mona Fortier (assignment originally made on November 20, 2019).
  • Joyce Catherine Murray (assignment originally made on November 20, 2019).
  • Deborah Schulte (assignment originally made on November 20, 2019).
  • Maryam Monsef (assignment originally made on November 20, 2019).
  • Ahmed D. Hussen (assignment originally made on March 9, 2020).

Who's affected#

• The main people affected are the six named ministers: Bardish Chagger, Mona Fortier, Joyce Catherine Murray, Deborah Schulte, Maryam Monsef, and Ahmed D. Hussen.
• Any departments, programs, or files those assignments covered may be affected if new assignments are not immediately given. The Gazette notice does not list the specific portfolios or duties being ended, so the exact impacts on departments are not spelled out.

Why it matters#

• Ending an assignment means a minister no longer holds the specific responsibilities that were assigned under the Act. That can change who oversees particular programs, decisions or files.
• For the public, this can matter if you follow who is responsible for a government service or policy. If you deal with a program linked to one of these ministers, expect a follow-up announcement about who will take over those duties.