Commissions of Inquiry

Under the Inquiries Act, R.S., c.I-13, s.2-3, "The Governor in Council may, whenever the Governor in Council deems it expedient, cause inquiry to be made into and concerning any matter connected with the good government of Canada or the conduct of any part of the public business thereof. [...] the Governor in Council may, by a commission, appoint persons as commissioners by whom the inquiry shall be conducted."  For purposes of administrative and financial management, Commissions of Inquiry Part I are designated as departments under provisions of the Financial Administration Act (FAA).  The Prime Minister is designated as the "appropriate Minister" under the FAA for most Commissions of Inquiry.