President of the King's Privy Council designated as Minister responsible for Invest in Canada Act
Order Designating the President of the King’s Privy Council for Canada as the Minister Responsible for the Invest in Canada Act — under the INVEST IN CANADA ACT
Plain-language summary · AI-assisted · not legal advice
A new Order in Council designates the President of the King's Privy Council for Canada as the Minister responsible for the Invest in Canada Act. This replaces the previous ministerial designation made in 2018. The change shifts which cabinet minister has formal authority and accountability under the Act, which governs the federal agency tasked with attracting foreign direct investment to Canada. Organizations and investors that interact with Invest in Canada Hub should be aware that ministerial oversight now rests with the President of the King's Privy Council. No changes were made to the substance of the Act itself.
Who this affects: foreign investors engaging with Invest in Canada Hub · federal agency staff and leadership · businesses seeking federal investment attraction support
Source of truth: SI/2026-34 on the official source
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