Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency Act (R.S.C., 1985, c. 41 (4th Supp.))

Marginal note:Powers, duties and functions of the Minister

• 5 (1) In furtherance of the purpose of this Part, the Minister may exercise powers and perform duties and functions that affect economic opportunity and development in Atlantic Canada over which Parliament has jurisdiction and that are not by or pursuant to law assigned to any other member of the Queen’s Privy Council for Canada or to any department, board or agency of the Government of Canada.

• Marginal note:Coordination

  (2) The Minister shall coordinate the policies and programs of the Government of Canada in relation to opportunity for economic development in Atlantic Canada.

• Marginal note:Advisory boards

  (3) The Minister may establish advisory boards and provide for their membership, duties, functions and operation.

• Marginal note:Expenses

  (4) Subject to the approval of the Governor in Council, the Minister may provide for the payment of reasonable travel and living expenses incurred in the performance of their duties and functions by members of advisory boards established under subsection (3).