(1) Where a function of the Governor General under an enactment is to be exercised in accordance with the advice of Cabinet, any instrument required to be issued in the exercise of that function, other than a Proclamation, warrant or instrument to be issued under the Public Seal, may be signified under the hand of the Secretary to the Cabinet, and such signification is sufficient for all purposes.
(2) Where a function of the Governor General under any enactment is to be exercised in accordance with the advice of a Minister acting under the general authority of the Cabinet, any instrument required to be issued in the exercise of that function, other than a Proclamation, warrant, or instrument to be issued under the Public Seal may be signified under the hand of the Minister acting under the general authority of the Cabinet, and such signification is sufficient for all purposes.