Industry to Support Small Business Minister

Summary#

The Order Designating the Department of Industry to Provide Support to the Minister of Small Business and Tourism (registered as SI/2023-36) was published on August 16, 2023. It names the Department of Industry as the department that will provide support to the Minister of Small Business and Tourism, under the authority of the Salaries Act.

What it does#

• Designates the Department of Industry to provide support to the Minister of Small Business and Tourism in carrying out that minister’s responsibilities.
• The order was made by the Governor General in Council on the recommendation of the Prime Minister, under subsection 5(1) of the Salaries Act.
• Registered as SI/2023-36 on August 16, 2023 (P.C. July 26, 2023).

Who's affected#

• The Minister of Small Business and Tourism and the Department of Industry — they are directly involved in the administrative change.
• Department staff who handle ministerial support and coordination may see a change in reporting or roles.
• Small businesses and tourism stakeholders could be affected indirectly if administrative arrangements change how programs or services are delivered.
• The source does not say whether budgets, programs, or staff numbers will change.

Why it matters#

• This is a routine administrative decision that says which federal department will provide support to the minister.
• It matters because it decides which department handles the minister’s administrative needs and coordination. That can affect who agencies, businesses, and the public contact for small-business and tourism matters.
• The order does not itself change policy or program rules; it only assigns departmental support.