3. The Minister of Consumer Affairs, Cooperatives and Financial Institutions may, by letters patent which he issues under his hand and seal, grant a charter incorporating any bishop who may apply to him therefor.
The letters patent issued by the Minister under his hand and seal shall have the same effect as if they were issued by the Lieutenant-Governor under the Great Seal.
R. S. 1964, c. 304, s. 3; 1969, c. 26, s. 78; 1975, c. 76, s. 11.