Overview of Portfolio Organizations
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- Introduction
- Agencies
- Crown corporations
- Canada Council for the Arts
- Canadian Broadcasting Corporation/Radio-Canada
- Canadian Museum of History
- Canadian Museum for Human Rights
- Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21
- Canadian Museum of Nature
- Canadian Race Relations Foundation
- National Arts Centre
- National Gallery of Canada
- National Museum of Science and Technology (Ingenium)
- Telefilm Canada
- Administrative tribunals
Introduction
The Canadian Heritage Portfolio is one of the largest, most varied portfolios in the Government of Canada. This portfolio, consisting of the Department of Canadian Heritage and 16 organizations, includes 3 agencies, 11 Crown corporations, and 2 administrative tribunals. These organizations are active in the fields of arts, culture, heritage preservation and conservation, as well as human rights.
The Portfolio organizations play a key role in helping the Government achieve its public policy goals and priorities. Since they involve a variety of governance structures (Crown corporations, agencies, and administrative tribunals), and are led by Boards of Directors and Heads of Organizations appointed by the Governor in Council, they maintain different relationships with the Government and enjoy varied degrees of autonomy.
Crown corporations are accountable to Canadians. The Government has a range of instruments to influence the conduct of Crown corporations, in terms of legislative requirements, approval of planning documents and budgets, as well as the appointment of individuals to key positions, such as the members of the Boards of Directors and Heads of Organizations.
Agencies operate largely within the same fiscal and human resources framework as federal departments, but have more autonomy in their decision-making, either because of the specialized skills involved in their work, or because they perform regulatory functions that must be seen to be free of political influence.
The Minister is responsible for recommending appointments to the Governor in Council for 164 positions, 124 of which are part time and 40 of which are full time. These positions include Deputy Heads and Heads of Organizations, and Chairpersons and Board members of Portfolio organizations. The Department, through the Portfolio Affairs Office, helps manage all Governor in Council positions within the PCH Portfolio.
In Brief
In the audio-visual field, the National Film Board of Canada is world-renowned for its creation of documentaries, animation, and culturally diverse and socially relevant productions, whereas Telefilm Canada fosters and supports the broader audiovisual industry in Canada through financial support and the promotion and export of Canadian film productions.
As Canada’s national broadcaster, CBC/Radio-Canada delivers culturally diverse Canadian programming that reaches over 70 percent of Canadians every month. The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission regulates all aspects of Canadian broadcasting and telecommunications.
Creating and supporting cultural content also resonate with the Canada Council for the Arts, which provides artists and professional arts organizations in Canada with a broad range of grants and services. As a key funder of the arts in Canada, the Council fosters and promotes the enjoyment of, as well as production of works in, the arts. The National Arts Centre is the only bilingual multi-disciplinary performing arts centre in North America, with a renewed architecture and production infrastructure. The National Arts Centre collaborates with artists and arts organizations across Canada to help create a national stage for the performing arts, and acts as a catalyst for performance, creation and learning across the country.
Six national museums contribute to the preservation and promotion of Canada’s heritage, while educating Canadians and inspiring innovation and creativity. The National Capital Region is home to four of Canada’s national museums, namely the National Museum of Science and Technology (Ingenium), the National Gallery of Canada, the Canadian Museum of History, and the Canadian Museum of Nature. The remaining two national museums, the Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21 and the Canadian Museum for Human Rights, are located in Halifax and Winnipeg, respectively. Each year, millions of Canadians and foreign tourists have the opportunity to learn about Canada's heritage through visits, on-site and off-site educational and public programs, travelling exhibits, websites and digital applications. Museums, archives, galleries, and academia from across the country benefit from the leadership, expertise, services, collections, exhibits and programs of these heritage institutions.
The National Battlefields Commission preserves and develops the historic and prestigious urban parks of the National Battlefields Park in Québec City, while Library and Archives of Canada preserves and acquires Canada’s documentary heritage. Determining whether cultural property is of outstanding significance and national importance is the responsibility of the Canadian Cultural Property Export Review Board.
Lastly, the Canadian Race Relations Foundation contributes to the elimination of racism and all forms of racial discrimination in Canadian society.
Agencies
Library and Archives Canada
| Type of Expenditures | Amount | 2024-2025 FTEs (Planned) |
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| Operating | $134.6M | - |
| Capital | $52.6M | - |
| StatutoryTable Library and Archives Canada table note * | $12.6M | - |
| 2024-2025 Main Estimates | $199.8M | 973 |
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Description
Library and Archives Canada was established on May 21, 2004, to join the responsibilities, collections, services and expertise of the former National Archives of Canada and the former National Library of Canada.
The organization is mandated to:
- preserve the documentary heritage of Canada;
- serve as a source of enduring knowledge accessible to all, contributing to the cultural, social and economic advancement of Canada as a free and democratic society;
- facilitate co-operation among the Canadian communities involved in the acquisition, preservation and diffusion of knowledge;
- serve as the continuing memory of the Government of Canada and its institutions.
Library and Archives Canada’s holdings consist of published and unpublished information resources in a variety of formats and media. Library and Archives Canada also acquires federal records of historical and archival value from almost 200 federal institutions that are subject to the Library and Archives of Canada Act.
It plays a lead role in developing standards, tools and best practices for information management and recordkeeping. It also works with federal institutions and evaluates information resources, issues records disposition authorities, and develops tools, guides and guidelines.
Library and Archives Canada also achieves its mandate through work with archives, libraries and museums across the country that also hold their own parts of Canada’s national collection of cultural materials.
The organization’s headquarters are located in Gatineau. Direct services to the public, including reference services and public programming, are located in Ottawa. Library and Archives Canada’s extensive collections are housed at its Gatineau Preservation Centre, the 395 Wellington Building and the Nitrate Preservation Facility in Ottawa, and a Collection Storage Facility in Gatineau.
Governance
The Librarian and Archivist of Canada is appointed by the Governor in Council to hold office during pleasure and has the rank of a deputy head of a department.
Leslie Weir was first appointed Librarian and Archivist of Canada on August 30, 2019, for a four-year term and was reappointed for another four-year term ending on August 29, 2027.
National Battlefields Commission
| Type of Expenditures | Amount | 2024-2025 FTEs (Planned) |
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| Operating | $21.7M | - |
| StatutoryTable National Battlefields Commission table note * | $2.7M | - |
| 2024-2025 Main Estimates | $24.4M | 59 |
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Description
The National Battlefields Commission was established in 1908 through the National Battlefields at Quebec Act. It is the caretaker of Battlefields Park (the Park) in Quebec City and preserves its legacy for public benefit.
The Park consists of the Plains of Abraham (commemorating the 1759 Battle of Quebec) and Des Braves Park (commemorating the 1760 Battle of Sainte-Foy). It is one of the largest and most prestigious urban parks in the world and a major tourist attraction, receiving around four million visitors each year.
The National Battlefields Commission focuses on activities that support the historic, cultural, recreational, natural and scientific aspects of the Park.
The Commission manages 19 buildings, including the Plains of Abraham Museum, administrative offices, service buildings and public facilities; 4 monuments and 3 terraces; 2-trails and a road network totalling 12.5 kilometres.
Governance
The Chairperson and six other Commissioners are appointed by the Governor in Council. One member is appointed by the Government of Quebec and one member is appointed by the Government of Ontario. There have been no members for Ontario since 1963, when the Government of Ontario decided that it would no longer appoint members. The Secretary is appointed by the Governor in Council.
Jean Robert was first appointed Chairperson and Commissioner on June 6, 2018, for a five-year term and was reappointed for another four-year term ending on June 5, 2027. Annie Talbot was appointed Secretary on January 4, 2021, for a four-year term ending on January 3, 2025.
National Film Board of Canada
| Type of Expenditures | Amount | 2024-2025 FTEs (Planned) |
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| Operating | $71.9M | - |
| 2024-2025 Main Estimates | $71.9M | 390 |
Description
The National Film Board of Canada was established in 1939 through the National Film Act. Its mandate is to provide new perspectives on Canada and the world from Canadian points of view.
The National Film Board of Canada is world-renowned for distinctive documentaries, author animation, alternative drama and culturally-diverse, socially-relevant productions that foster exchange and encourage debate on issues that matter to the country.
The public face of the National Film Board of Canada’s digital transformation is its online screening room, NFB.ca, which offers free viewing of close to 3,000 NFB productions. Since 2009, National Film Board of Canada’s content has been viewed more than 64 million times across all platforms.
The headquarters are located in Montréal. Production centres are located in Edmonton, Halifax, Montréal, Toronto, Vancouver, Winnipeg, and St. John’s.
Governance
The Government Film Commissioner and Chairperson is appointed by the Governor in Council on the recommendation of the Board, and six other members are appointed by the Governor in Council, along with the Executive Director of Telefilm Canada (ex officio).
Suzanne Guèvremont was appointed Government Film Commissioner and Chairperson on November 28, 2022, for a five-year term ending on November 27, 2027.
Crown corporations
Canada Council for the Arts
| Type of Expenditures | Amount | 2024-2025 FTEs (Planned) |
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| Operating | $363.7M | - |
| 2024-2025 Main Estimates | $363.7M | 264 |
Description
The Canada Council for the Arts was created in 1957 with the adoption of the Canada Council for the Arts Act. It is mandated to foster and promote the study and enjoyment of, and the production of works in, the arts.
The Canada Council for the Arts invests in Canada’s cultural industries through a broad range of grants, services and payments to professional Canadian artists and arts organizations. The Canada Council for the Arts also awards prizes and fellowships to artists and scholars for their contributions to the arts, humanities and sciences in Canada.
Budget 2016 increased the Council’s budget over five years, bringing it to approximately $360 million in 2020-2021. Parliamentary appropriations for 2024-25 stand at $364.7M (main estimates). This allowed the Council to launch a simplified funding program model. This model supports artists, including Indigenous artists, with the creation and dissemination of innovative and diverse arts. It also encouraged the dissemination of art across the country and the presentation and circulation of Canadian art and artists abroad.
Grants are allocated primarily through peer evaluation committees, composed of artists, administrators and other arts professionals from all parts of Canada.
The Canada Council for the Arts also manages the Canada Council Art Bank, a national collection of over 17,000 paintings, prints, photographs and sculptures by over 3,000 artists.
The Canada Council for the Arts is responsible for the Public Lending Right Commission, which manages a program of remuneration to authors whose books are used in Canadian libraries.
The Canada Council for the Arts administers the Canadian Commission for the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, which promotes Canada’s priorities within the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization and the work of this organization in Canada. Its facilities are located in Ottawa.
Governance
The Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson, and nine other members of the Board are appointed by the Governor in Council. The Director is also appointed by the Governor in Council.
Chairperson Jesse Wente was appointed Chairperson of the Board on July 28, 2020, for a five-year term ending on July 27, 2025. Michelle Chawla was appointed Director on June 26, 2023, for a five-year term ending on June 25, 2028.
Canadian Broadcasting Corporation/Radio-Canada
| Type of Expenditures | Amount | 2024-2025 FTEs (Planned) |
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| Operating | $1,267.3M | - |
| Capital | $111.9M | - |
| Working Capital | $4.0M | - |
| 2024-2025 Main Estimates | $1,383.2M | Over 7,000 employees, including permanent, temporary and contract employees |
Description
CBC/Radio-Canada was established in 1936 through the Canadian Radio Broadcasting Act to create a national radio service and to regulate the broadcasting system. The Act was significantly amended in 1968 to clarify the national broadcasting policy, including explicit objectives for CBC/Radio-Canada. The current mandate is defined in Section 3 of the Broadcasting Act (1991).
As the national public broadcaster, CBC/Radio-Canada provides radio and television services incorporating a wide range of programming that informs, enlightens and entertains. CBC/Radio-Canada’s programming is to be predominantly and distinctively Canadian, reflect Canada and its regions to national and regional audiences, actively contribute to the flow and exchange of cultural expression. It must be offered in both English and French, strive to be of equivalent quality in English and French, contribute to a shared national consciousness, be made available throughout Canada, and reflect the multicultural and multiracial nature of the country.
CBC/Radio-Canada delivers over 30 distinctive Canadian programming services on various media platforms: radio, television, Internet and others. It provides:
- two national television networks, CBC Television and ICI Radio-Canada Télé;
- four national Radio networks: CBC Radio One, CBC Radio 2, ICI Première and ICI Musique;
- CBC North, which provides television and radio services to Aboriginal and Northern audiences in English, French, and eight Aboriginal languages;
- 24-hour news and information services, including CBC News Network and Réseau de l'information de Radio-Canada (ICI RDI);
- specialty television services such as ICI ARTV, the Documentary Channel and ICI Explora, as well as a broadcast partnership with TV5Monde;
- satellite radio services, including ICI Musique and CBC Music; and
- more than ten digital services, including CBC.ca and Radio-Canada.ca, specialty websites featuring news, programming, music and sports, and on-demand services such as CBC Gem, ICI TOU.TV, Radio Canada International (featuring international content in French, English, Mandarin, Arabic, Spanish, Punjabi and Tagalog).
CBC/Radio-Canada has five permanent foreign bureaus. The head office is located in Ottawa, with main network operations in Toronto and Montréal. CBC/Radio-Canada’s local programming originates from 27 television stations, 88 radio stations and one digital station across the country in major cities such as Halifax, Québec, Calgary, and Vancouver.
Governance
The Chairperson, the President, and ten other directors are appointed to the Board of Directors by the Governor in Council.
Michael Goldbloom was first appointed Chairperson of the Board on March 29, 2018, for a five-year term and was reappointed for another five-year term ending on March 28, 2028. Catherine Tait was first appointed President on July 3, 2018, for a five-year term and was reappointed for another 18-month term ending on January 2, 2025.
Canadian Museum of History
| Type of Expenditures | Amount | 2024-2025 FTEs (Planned) |
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| Operating and Capital | $83.1M | - |
| 2024-2025 Main Estimates | $83.1M | 373 |
Description
The Museum was established as the Canadian Museum of Civilization in 1990 and in 2013 became the Canadian Museum of History with a more extensive focus on Canadian history. The Crown corporation includes both the Canadian Museum of History and the Canadian War Museum.
The mandate of the corporation is to enhance Canadians’ knowledge, understanding and appreciation of events, experiences, people and objects that reflect and have shaped Canada’s history and identity, and also to enhance their awareness of world history and cultures.
The Canadian Museum of History presents the national narrative of the history of Canada and its people. Its First Peoples Hall and the Grand Hall tell the history of Canada’s First Peoples and highlight their modern-day contributions.
The Canadian War Museum promotes public understanding of Canada’s military history in its personal, national, and international dimensions. The Museum’s collections are among the finest military holdings in the world and comprise more than 3 million artifacts.
The corporation welcomes over 1.6 million visitors each year. It is also home to the Canadian Children’s Museum, the Virtual Museum of New France and the CINÉ+, a 295-seat movie theatre equipped with a giant 3D screen and a giant dome. The Canadian Museum of History is located in Gatineau, and the Canadian War Museum in Ottawa.
Governance
The Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson and nine other members of the Board of Trustees are appointed by the Minister with the approval of the Governor in Council. The Director is appointed by the Board of Trustees with the approval of the Governor in Council.
Chairperson Carole Beaulieu was appointed Chairperson of the Board on May 5, 2021, for a four-year term ending on May 4, 2025. Caroline Dromaguet was Interim Director for two years prior to being appointed Director on December 11, 2022, for a five-year term ending on December 10, 2027.
Canadian Museum for Human Rights
| Type of Expenditures | Amount | 2024-2025 FTEs (Planned) |
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| Operating and Capital | $28.6M | - |
| 2024-2025 Main Estimates | $28.6M | 193 |
Description
The Canadian Museum for Human Rights was created in 2008 and opened to the public in 2014.
It is mandated to explore the subject of human rights, with special but not exclusive reference to Canada, to enhance public understanding of human rights, to promote respect for others, and to encourage reflection and dialogue.
The Canadian Museum for Human Rights is focused more on the interpretation of ideas than on the collection of artefacts. As such, its exhibits excel in audio-visual design.
The Museum is a national centre for human-rights learning. It is a trusted source of objective information about a broad spectrum of human-rights topics and offers a variety of educational and public programs.
The Canadian Museum for Human Rights’ galleries and exhibits weave the human rights stories of many diverse groups, reflecting powerful lessons that transcend individual experiences.
The Canadian Museum for Human Rights is located in Winnipeg.
Governance
The Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson, and nine other members of the Board of Trustees are appointed by the Minister with the approval of the Governor in Council. The Director is appointed by the Board of Trustees with the approval of the Governor in Council.
Benjamin Nycum was appointed Chairperson of the Board on June 21, 2024, for a four-year term ending on June 20, 2028.Isha Khan was appointed Director on August 17, 2020, for a five-year term ending on August 16, 2025.
Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21
| Type of Expenditures | Amount | 2024-2025 FTEs (Planned) |
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| Operating and Capital | $10.0M | - |
| 2024-2025 Main Estimates | $10.0M | 56 |
Description
The Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21 was created in 2010 and became Canada’s sixth national museum.
It explores the theme of immigration to Canada to enhance public understanding of the immigrant experience and of the contribution of immigrants to Canada’s culture, economy and way of life.
Located in Halifax, the museum collects, shares, and pays tribute to the Canadian immigration story. The Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21 is a National Historic Site and was the gateway to Canada for almost one million immigrants and the departure point for 368,000 Canadian military service personnel during the Second World War.
Governance
The Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson and nine other members of the Board of Trustees are appointed by the Minister with the approval of the Governor in Council. The Director is appointed by the Board of Trustees with the approval of the Governor in Council.
Cynthia Price Verreault was appointed Chairperson of the Board on March 3, 2024, for a four-year term ending on March 2, 2028. Marie Chapman was first appointed Director on October 20, 2011, for a five-year term and was subsequently reappointed for a second and third five-year term ending on October 19, 2025.
Canadian Museum of Nature
| Type of Expenditures | Amount | 2024-2025 FTEs (Planned) |
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| Operating and Capital | $32.5M | - |
| 2024-2025 Main Estimates | $32.5M | 145 |
Description
The Canadian Museum of Nature was created in 1990. It is Canada’s national museum of natural history and natural sciences. The museum provides evidence-based insights, inspiring experiences and meaningful engagement with nature’s past, present and future through scientific research, a specimen collection, education programmes, signature and travelling exhibitions.
The Canadian Museum of Nature is home to one of the world’s largest natural history collections. Comprised of 24 major science collections of more than 14.6 million specimens, the Museum’s holdings cover four billion years of Earth history. The Museum’s conservation research in assessing collection preservation risks is an area of unique expertise that is recognized internationally.
The Canadian Museum of Nature operates two facilities: the Victoria Memorial Museum Building in Ottawa, which houses permanent galleries and special temporary exhibitions and where public programming is delivered, and the Natural Heritage Building in Gatineau, the site for research, collections and administrative operations.
Governance
The Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson and nine other members of the Board of Trustees are appointed by the Minister with the approval of the Governor in Council. The Director is appointed by the Board of Trustees with the approval of the Governor in Council.
Karen Dodds was appointed Chairperson of the Board on February 16, 2023, for a four-year term ending on February 15, 2027. Danika Goosney was appointed Director on September 1, 2022, for a five-year term ending on August 31, 2027.
Canadian Race Relations Foundation
The Canadian Race Relations Foundation’s primary source of funding is the investment income earned from its $24 million Endowment Fund. It does not receive annual Parliamentary appropriations from the Government of Canada and is exempt from most provisions of the governance framework of the Financial Administration Act. Through Budgets 2021 and 2023, the Foundation received $29 million to increase its internal operational capacity and partnerships, to provide grants to community organizations through a national anti-racism fund, to establish a media fellowships program and to develop new initiatives.
2024-2025 planned FTEs: 30
Description
The Canadian Race Relations Foundation is a Crown corporation created through the Canadian Race Relations Foundation Act, proclaimed on October 28, 1996. In accordance with the Japanese Canadian Redress Agreement, the Government provided the Foundation with a one-time endowment fund of $24 million. The Foundation is a registered charity.
The Foundation facilitates the development, sharing and application of knowledge and expertise to contribute to the elimination of racism and all forms of racial discrimination in Canadian society.
The Foundation undertakes research, collects data and develops a national information base to better understand the nature of racism and racial discrimination. It also facilitates exchanges on race relations policies, programs and research, and increases public awareness of the importance of eliminating racial discrimination.
The Foundation’s office is located in Toronto.
Governance
The Chairperson of the Board of Directors and not more than 11 other directors, along with the Executive Director, are appointed by the Governor in Council, on the recommendation of the Minister.
Teresa Woo-Paw was first appointed Chairperson of the Board on November 8, 2018, for a four-year term, and was reappointed for another four-year term ending on November 7, 2026. Mohammed Hashim was appointed Executive Director on October 13, 2020, for a five-year term ending on October 12, 2025.
National Arts Centre
| Type of Expenditures | Amount | 2024-2025 FTEs (Planned) |
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| Operating | $57.0M | - |
| 2024-2025 Main Estimates | $57.0M | 323 |
Description
The National Arts Centre was created in 1966 and opened in 1969.
The National Arts Centre’s vision is to be Canada’s pre-eminent performing arts centre; to create, showcase and celebrate excellence in the performing arts; and to symbolize artistic quality, innovation, and creativity for all Canadians. The National Arts Centre is the only bilingual multidisciplinary performing arts centre in North America.
It is one of the country’s most active co-producers of English and French theatre and dance, and is an active partner in numerous regional and local festivals. Its Department of Indigenous Theatre began its first full season of programming in 2019. Through this initiative, the National Arts Centre aims to foster and preserve Indigenous artistic practices and create welcoming spaces of cultural resurgence and inspiration.
The National Arts Centre is also home to the internationally acclaimed 50-member National Arts Centre Orchestra. Through concerts, school programs and educational activities, the Orchestra introduces young audiences to the performing arts, trains talented young musicians and makes educational material available to teachers. The National Arts Centre is located in Ottawa.
Governance
The Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson and six other members of the Board of Trustees are appointed by the Governor in Council. The Mayor of the City of Ottawa and the Mayor of the City of Gatineau are ex-officio members of the Board. The President and Chief Executive Officer is appointed by the Board of Trustees.
Guy Pratte was appointed Chairperson of the Board on January 27, 2023, for a four-year term ending on January 26, 2027. Christopher Deacon was first appointed President and Chief Executive Officer on June 8, 2018, for a five-year term and reappointed for another term ending on December 3, 2025.
National Gallery of Canada
| Type of Expenditures | Amount | 2024-2025 FTEs (Planned) |
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| Operating and Capital | $42.0M | - |
| Acquisitions | $8.0M | - |
| 2024-2025 Main Estimates | $50.0M | 269 |
Description
The National Gallery of Canada was founded in 1880. Through its collections, onsite and travelling exhibitions, loans program, educational programs, as well as publications, professional training programs, and outreach initiatives, the National Gallery of Canada aspires to be a model of excellence in furthering knowledge of the visual arts, both at home and abroad. Through collaboration with national and international institutions, it seeks to make art accessible, meaningful and vital to diverse audiences of all ages.
Its collection includes over 72,000 works of art. Its comprehensive and important collection of Canadian art consists of a growing number of contemporary and Indigenous works. The National Gallery of Canada also has important collections of Western European, American and Asian art and a prestigious collection of prints, drawings and photographs of both historical and contemporary significance.
The National Gallery of Canada is located in Ottawa. It also operates the Canada Pavilion in Venice, Italy, which is used for the Venice Biennale, a major international art event.
Governance
The Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson and nine other members of the Board of Trustees are appointed by the Minister with the approval of the Governor in Council. The Director is appointed by the Board of Trustees with the approval of the Governor in Council.
Paul Genest was appointed Chairperson of the Board on May 26, 2024, for a four-year term ending on May 25, 2028. Jean-François Bélisle was appointed Director on July 17, 2023, for a five-year term ending on July 16, 2028.
National Museum of Science and Technology (Ingenium)
| Type of Expenditures | Amount | 2024-2025 FTEs (Planned) |
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| Operating and Capital | $38.4M | - |
| 2024-2025 Main Estimates | $38.4M | 239 |
Description
While the legal name of the Corporation is the National Museum of Science and Technology, since June 26, 2017, the Corporation has operated its three museums under the corporate brand Ingenium – Canada’s Museums of Science and Innovation (Ingenium).
The Canada Science and Technology Museum opened in 1967. The Canada Aviation and Space Museum was made an affiliate in 1967, as was the Canada Agriculture and Food Museum in 1995. All three museums are located in Ottawa.
The Canada Science and Technology Museum is the only comprehensive science and technology museum in Canada, and has the largest collection of scientific and technological artefacts in Canada.
The Canada Aviation and Space Museum houses the most extensive aircraft collection in Canada and preserves Canada’s extensive aeronautical and space history.
The Canada Agriculture and Food Museum demonstrates the evolution of agricultural technology and the importance of agriculture in the everyday lives of Canadians.
Governance
The Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson and nine other members of the Board of Trustees are appointed by the Minister with the approval of the Governor in Council. The Director is appointed by the Board of Trustees with the approval of the Governor in Council.
Neil Russon was first appointed Chairperson of the Board on May 9, 2019, for a four-year term and was reappointed for another four-year term ending on May 8, 2027. Christina Tessier was first appointed Director on June 11, 2018, for a five-year term and was reappointed for another five-year term ending on June 10, 2028.
Telefilm Canada
| Type of Expenditures | Amount | 2024-2025 FTEs (Planned) |
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| Operating | $153.3M | - |
| 2024-2025 Main Estimates | $153.3M | 189 |
Description
Telefilm Canada was established in 1967 through the Telefilm Canada Act. It fosters and promotes the development of the audiovisual industry in Canada.
Telefilm Canada provides financial support to Canadian film projects, promotes and exports Canadian content at festivals, markets and events, and makes recommendations to the Minister of Canadian Heritage on whether projects can be recognized as audiovisual treaty coproductions. It administers the Canada Media Fund, which supports the creation of multi-platform television and digital media content, as well as the development of interactive digital media content and software applications.
The majority of Telefilm Canada’s activities centre on investments in individual projects. As a cultural investor, the revenues from investments in film are reinvested in new productions.
Telefilm Canada also supports the marketing and promotion of audiovisual productions and facilitates the participation of the industry at festivals and markets. These initiatives are aimed at helping the industry attract foreign financing and improve sales.
Over the years, many productions supported by Telefilm Canada have garnered numerous prizes and awards, both domestically and internationally. Its facilities are located in Montréal, with offices in Toronto, Vancouver and Halifax.
Governance
The Chairperson and five other members of the Board are appointed by the Governor in Council, along with the Government Film Commissioner of the National Film Board of Canada (ex officio member of Telefilm Canada’s Board of Directors). The Executive Director is appointed by the Governor in Council on the recommendation of the Corporation.
Sylvain Lafrance was appointed Chairperson of the Board on May 9, 2024, for a five-year term ending on May 8, 2029. Julie Roy was appointed Executive Director on April 3, 2023, for a five-year term ending on April 2, 2028.
Administrative tribunals
Canadian Cultural Property Export Review Board
Following the creation of the Administrative Tribunals Support Service of Canada on November 1, 2014, all financial and human resources allocated to the Canadian Cultural Property Export Review Board have been transferred to the Administrative Tribunals Support Service of Canada.
Description
The Canadian Cultural Property Export Review Board was created as an independent administrative tribunal in 1977 under the Cultural Property Export and Import Act. The Canadian Cultural Property Export Review Board reports to Parliament through the Minister of Canadian Heritage and is one of the 11 federal administrative tribunals supported by the Administrative Tribunals Support Service of Canada.
Under the Cultural Property Export and Import Act, Canadian Cultural Property Export Review Board reviews applications for refused export permits, makes determinations respecting fair cash offers for institutions to purchase cultural property, and certifies cultural property for income tax purposes. Its facilities are located in Ottawa.
Governance
The Board consists of a Chairperson and nine other members appointed by the Governor in Council.
Joanne Stober was appointed Chairperson of the Board on June 21, 2023, for a three-year term ending on June 20, 2026.
Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission
| Type of Expenditures | Amount | 2024-2025 FTEs (Planned) |
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| Operating | $8.065M | - |
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| 2024-2025 Main Estimates | $18.015M | 547 |
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Description
The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission was established by Parliament in 1968 and is an independent public authority constituted under the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission Act (1985).
The Commission strives to ensure that Canadians have access to a world-class communication system.
It is an arm’s length administrative tribunal that regulates and supervises Canadian broadcasting and telecommunications in the public interest, and contributes to the privacy and safety of Canadians.
The Head Office is located in Gatineau; six regional offices are located in Vancouver, Calgary, Regina, Toronto, Montréal and Dartmouth.
Governance
While the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission Act provides for a Chairperson, two Vice-Chairpersons and ten other full-time members appointed by the Governor in Council, the Commission currently consists of a Chairperson, two Vice-Chairpersons and six full-time regional members. Four full-time positions are vacant.
Vicky Eatrides was appointed Chairperson and Member on January 5, 2023, for a five-year term ending on January 4, 2028.