Policy bulletin 616

Number: 616
In Effect: 2018-10-01

Related documents

• Commissioner’s Directive (CD) 200 – Policy Framework
• Guidelines (GL) 200-1 – Policy Instruments

It is important for organizations to ensure that they have a policy development process which clearly outlines roles and responsibilities, communication at every level as well as expectations in terms of enforcement and management tracking.

The main objective is to ensure the alignment as part of the operationalization of national, regional and local policies.

The CD and GL will provide a better understanding of everyone’s responsibilities and the steps involved at every level of the organization in support of the development and maintenance of organizational policies.

The applicable authorities outlined in the CD and GL clearly define the roles and responsibilities at every level as well as the process to formalize the development and review of all policies.

Strategic Policy at NHQ has drafted those documents in collaboration with the Regional Administrators, Communications and Executive Services, as well as the offices of primary interest at NHQ, and in consultation with internal and external partners.

Staff involved in the development, maintenance and approval of CSC’s policy instruments.

Incumbents of the positions identified in the CD are responsible for the implementation.

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For more information

• Government-wide Forward Regulatory Plans
• The Cabinet Directive on Regulatory
• The Federal regulatory management
• The Canada–United States Regulatory Cooperation Council

To learn about upcoming or ongoing consultations on proposed federal regulations, visit the Canada Gazette and Consulting with Canadians websites.