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The Administrative Tribunals Support Service of Canada (ATSSC) is responsible for providing the support services and the facilities that are needed by each of the administrative tribunals it serves to enable them to exercise their powers and perform their duties and functions in accordance with their legislation and rules. Additional information can be found in the ATSSC’s Departmental Plan.

The Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada is responsible for this organization.

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The Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA) was established in 1987 and is the federal department responsible for the Government of Canada’s economic development efforts in New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia, and Newfoundland and Labrador. The Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages is responsible for this organization. The Minister’s powers, duties and functions are set out in the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency Act.

The Agency works to create opportunities for economic growth in Atlantic Canada by helping businesses become more competitive, innovative and productive, by working with diverse communities to develop and diversify local economies, and by championing the strengths of the region. Together with Atlantic Canadians, ACOA is building a stronger economy.

Additional information can be found in the Organization’s Departmental Plan.

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The mandate of Atomic Energy Canada Limited (AECL) is to enable nuclear science and technology and manage the Government of Canada’s radioactive waste and decommissioning responsibilities.

The Minister of Natural Resources is responsible for this organization.

Additional information can be found in the Organization’s Corporate Plan Summary.

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The Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness is responsible for the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA).

The CBSA provides integrated border services that support national security priorities and facilitate the flow of people and goods across the border. Responsibilities include:

• Administering legislation that governs the admissibility of people and goods into and out of Canada;
• Identifying, detaining, and removing people who are inadmissible to Canada;
• Interdicting illegal goods at Canada’s border;
• Protecting food safety, plant and animal health, and Canada’s resource base;
• Administering trade legislation and agreements, including the enforcement of trade remedies that protect Canadian industry;
• Administering a fair and impartial redress mechanism; and
• Collecting duties and taxes on imported goods.

Additional information can be found in the Organization’s Departmental Plan.

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The Canada Council for the Arts (CCA) is a Crown corporation created in 1957 “to foster and promote the study and enjoyment of, and the production of works in, the arts.” Its grants to artists and arts organizations contribute to a vibrant arts scene in Canada. Its awards celebrate creativity by recognizing exceptional Canadians in the arts, humanities and sciences. The Canada Council Art Bank is a national collection of over 17,000 Canadian contemporary artworks, accessible to the public through rental, loan and outreach programs.

The Canadian Commission for UNESCO operates under the general authority of the Canada Council.

The CCA reports to Parliament through the Minister of Canadian Heritage.

Additional information can be found in the Organization’s Corporate Plan Summary.

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Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) is Canada’s national housing agency. Established as a federal Crown corporation in 1946 to help address post-war housing shortages, its role has evolved as Canadians’ needs have changed. Today, CMHC’s mandate is to facilitate access to housing and contribute to financial stability in order to help Canadians meet their housing needs.

CMHC receives Parliamentary appropriations to fund housing programs on and off reserve. Working with provinces, territories, First Nations, and the private and not-for-profit sectors, CMHC helps Canadians in housing need by improving access to affordable housing.

CMHC’s role in housing finance (providing mortgage insurance and mortgage funding) contributes to the health and stability of Canada’s housing finance system and facilitates access to financing for housing across the country.

CMHC’s Market Analysis and Research Activity supports informed decision making through the creation, interpretation and sharing of housing-related data and information.

CMHC is accountable to Parliament through the Minister of Families, Children and Social Development.

Once tabled in the House of Commons, additional information will be available in CMHC’s Summary of the Corporate Plan, available on its website.

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Canada Post Corporation has a mandate to provide high-quality service at a reasonable price to Canadians, take advantage of opportunities created by new technologies and the evolving expectations of its customers and the communities it serves, and be financially sustainable.

Under the terms of the Canada Post Corporation Act, the Corporation also delivers certain public policy programs for the Government.

The Minister of Public Services and Procurement is responsible for this organization.

Additional information can be found in the Organization’s Corporate Plan Summary.

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The Minister of National Revenue is responsible for the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). The CRA administers taxes, benefits, and related programs for governments across Canada. The CRA contributes to the economic and social well-being of Canadians by making sure that:

• Clients receive the information and services they need to comply with their tax obligations;
• Clients receive the benefits for which they are eligible;
• Non-compliance is addressed; and
• Clients have access to appropriate mechanisms for resolving disputes.

Additional information can be found in the CRA’s Departmental Plan.

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The Canada School of Public Service (the School) is the common learning service provider for the Public Service of Canada. The School has a legislative mandate to provide a range of learning activities to build individual and organizational capacity and management excellence within the public service.

Additional information can be found in the School’s Departmental Plan.

The President of the Treasury Board is responsible for this organization.

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The Canadian Accessibility Standards Development Organization (CASDO) is a departmental corporation that will develop new, and revise existing, accessibility standards, as well as serve as a centre for promoting and supporting accessibility standards research and best practices, primarily in the priority areas identified in the legislation.

CASDO will develop and revise accessibility standards that will set out how federal private sector organizations and Government of Canada departments and agencies can prevent, identify and remove barriers to accessibility.

The Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Disability Inclusion is responsible for this organization.

Additional information can be found in the Organization’s Departmental Plan.

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The Canadian Air Transport Security Authority (CATSA) is an agent Crown corporation with the mandate to protect the public by securing critical elements of the air transportation system. CATSA’s goal is to provide an effective, consistent and professional level of security screening in Canada, at or above the standards set by Transport Canada, its regulator. Funded by parliamentary appropriations, CATSA is accountable to Parliament through the Minister of Transport. CATSA’s vision is to be a recognized global leader in aviation security screening achieved through its service to passengers, its people and its partnerships.

Additional information can be found in the Organization’s Corporate Plan Summary.

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As defined by the 1991 Broadcasting Act, the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (the Corporation), as the national public broadcaster, should provide radio and television services incorporating a wide range of programming that informs, enlightens and entertains.

The programming provided by the Corporation should:

• Be predominantly and distinctively Canadian;
• Reflect Canada and its regions to national and regional audiences, while serving the special needs of those regions;
• Actively contribute to the flow and exchange of cultural expression;
• Be in English and in French, reflecting the different needs and circumstances of each official language community, including the particular needs and circumstances of English and French linguistic minorities;
• Strive to be of equivalent quality in English and French;
• Contribute to shared national consciousness and identity;
• Be made available throughout Canada by the most appropriate and efficient means and as resources become available for the purpose; and
• Reflect the multicultural and multiracial nature of Canada.

The Corporation reports to Parliament through the Minister of Canadian Heritage.

Additional information can be found in the Organization’s Corporate Plan Summary.

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Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) operates under the legislative authority of the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety Act (S.C., 1977–78, c. 29) which was passed by unanimous vote in the Canadian Parliament in 1978. CCOHS’ mandate is to promote health and safety in the workplace and to enhance the physical and mental health of workers in Canada. CCOHS functions as an independent departmental corporation under Schedule II of the Financial Administration Act and is accountable to Parliament through the Minister of Labour.

Additional information can be found in CCOHS’ Departmental Plan.

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The Canadian Dairy Commission (CDC) is a federal Crown corporation created in 1966 through the Canadian Dairy Commission Act. The Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food is responsible for this organization.

The CDC’s legislated objectives are twofold: to provide efficient producers of milk and cream with the opportunity of obtaining a fair return for their labour and investment; and to provide consumers of dairy products with a continuous and adequate supply of dairy products of high quality.

The CDC plays a central facilitating role for the Canadian dairy industry. The CDC strives to balance and serve the interests of all dairy stakeholders - producers, processors, further processors, consumers and governments.

Additional information can be found in the CDC’s Corporate Plan Summary.

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The Canadian Energy Regulator is an independent federal regulator of several parts of Canada’s energy industry. It regulates pipelines, energy development and trade on behalf of Canadians in a way that protects the public and the environment while supporting efficient markets. The Minister of Natural Resources is responsible for this organization.

Additional information can be found in the Canadian Energy Regulator’s Departmental Plan.

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The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is a large science-based regulatory agency with employees working across Canada, in the National Capital Region and in four operational regions: Atlantic, Quebec, Ontario and Western Canada.

The CFIA works to ensure that: food sold in Canada is safe and accurately represented to Canadians; plant and animal resources are protected from diseases and pests and are safe for Canadians and the environment; and Canadian food, plants and animals and their associated products can be traded internationally. The CFIA strives to provide information that Canadians need to make informed choices and that Canadian businesses need to access competitive opportunities around the world.

The Minister of Health is responsible for this organization.

Additional information can be found in the CFIA’s Departmental Plan.

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The Canadian Grain Commission (CGC) is a federal government department that administers the provisions of the Canada Grain Act (CGA). The CGC’s mandate as set out in the CGA is to, in the interests of the grain producers, establish and maintain standards of quality for Canadian grain and regulate grain handling in Canada, to ensure a dependable commodity for domestic and export markets.

CGC’s vision is “to be a world class science-based quality assurance provider”. The Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food is responsible for the CGC.

Additional information can be found in the Canadian Grain Commission’s Departmental Plan.

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Canadian High Arctic Research Station (CHARS) has been created to:

• Advance knowledge of the Canadian Arctic in order to improve economic opportunities; environmental stewardship and the quality of life of its residents and all other Canadians;
• Promote the development and dissemination of knowledge of the other circumpolar regions, including the Antarctic;
• Strengthen Canada’s leadership on Arctic issues; and
• Establish a hub for scientific research in the Canadian Arctic.

The Minister of Northern Affairs is responsible for this organization.

Additional information can be found in the Organization’s Departmental Plan.

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The Canadian Human Rights Commission was established in 1977 under Schedule I.1 of the Financial Administration Act in accordance with the Canadian Human Rights Act (CHRA). The Commission leads the administration of the CHRA and works with employers to ensure compliance with the Employment Equity Act (EEA). The CHRA prohibits discrimination and the EEA promotes equality in the workplace. Under the leadership of the Pay Equity Commissioner and the Accessibility Commissioner, the Commission is also responsible for the administration and enforcement of the Pay Equity Act (PEA) and the Accessible Canada Act (ACA). These laws apply the principles of equal opportunity and non-discrimination to federal government departments and agencies, Crown corporations, and federally-regulated private sector organizations. Finally, the Commission provides the Federal Housing Advocate with administrative services and facilities to support their duties and functions.

The Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada is responsible for this organization.

Additional information can be found in the Organization’s Departmental Plan.

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The Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) is the Government of Canada’s health research investment agency. It was created in June 2000 by the Canadian Institutes of Health Research Act with a mandate “to excel, according to internationally accepted standards of scientific excellence, in the creation of new knowledge and its translation into improved health for Canadians, more effective health services and products and a strengthened Canadian health care system.”

CIHR’s mandate seeks to transform health research in Canada, in an ethically sound manner, by:

• Funding both investigator initiated and priority driven research;
• Building research capacity in under-developed areas and training the next generation of health researchers; and
• Focusing on knowledge translation that facilitates the application of the results of research and their transformation into new policies, practices, procedures, products and services.

CIHR funds research excellence through its core responsibility of Funding Health Research and Training and its three Programs:

• Investigator-Initiated Research: Funding to conduct research in any area related to health aimed at the discovery and application of knowledge;
• Training and Career Support: Award funding directly to promising current and next generation researchers to support training or career development; and
• Research in Priority Areas: Funding for targeted grants and awards aimed at addressing priority areas.

The Minister of Health is responsible for this organization.

Additional information can be found in the Organization’s Departmental Plan.

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The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs is responsible for this organization. The Canadian Intergovernmental Conference Secretariat (CICS), established pursuant to an agreement reached at the May 1973 First Ministers’ Conference, is an agency of the federal, provincial and territorial governments. Its mandate is to provide administrative support and planning services for intergovernmental conferences of First Ministers, Ministers and Deputy Ministers.

These intergovernmental conferences are a key instrument for consultation and negotiation among the different orders of governments and assist in the development of national and/or provincial/territorial policies. They are a critical component of the workings of the Canadian federation and represent a core principle of our democratic society.

By skillfully executing the logistical planning and delivery of these meetings, CICS not only relieves governments of the administrative process burden but also allows them to greatly benefit from significant cost efficiencies and economies of scale.

Additional information can be found in the Organization’s Departmental Plan.

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The Canadian Museum for Human Rights (CMHR) was created in 2008 through an amendment to the Museums Act, which established the Museum as the first national museum to be created since 1967 and the first to be located outside of the National Capital Region.

The Museum’s mandate is “to explore the subject of human rights, with special but not exclusive reference to Canada, in order to enhance the public’s understanding of human rights, to promote respect for others and to encourage reflection and dialogue.”

The Minister of Canadian Heritage is responsible for this organization.

Additional information can be found in the Organization’s Corporate Plan Summary.

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The Canadian Museum of History is a Crown corporation established by the Museums Act (Statutes of Canada 2013, Chapter 38) which came into force on December 12, 2013. The Act states that the role 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 Minister of Canadian Heritage is responsible for this organization.

Additional information can be found in the Organization’s Corporate Plan Summary.

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The Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21 was established in 2010 through an amendment to the Museums Act.

The mandate of the Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21 is “to explore the theme of immigration to Canada in order to enhance public understanding of the experiences of immigrants as they arrived in Canada, of the vital role immigration has played in the building of Canada and of the contributions of immigrants to Canada’s culture, economy and way of life.”

The Minister of Canadian Heritage is responsible for this organization.

Additional information can be found in the Organization’s Corporate Plan Summary.

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The Canadian Museum of Nature (the Museum) became a Crown corporation on July 1, 1990 through the Museums Act with the mandate to increase, throughout Canada and internationally, interest in, knowledge of and appreciation and respect for the natural world by establishing, maintaining and developing for research and posterity, a collection of natural history objects, with special but not exclusive reference to Canada, and by demonstrating the natural world, the knowledge derived from it and the understanding it represents.

The Minister of Canadian Heritage is responsible for this organization.

Additional information can be found in the Organization’s Corporate Plan Summary.

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The Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor) is the Government of Canada’s Regional Development Agency responsible for supporting economic development in the territories.

The Agency works in the three territories to support the conditions for a sustainable, diversified and innovative economy in collaboration with Northerners/Indigenous peoples, businesses, organizations, other federal departments and other levels of government.

Additional information can be found in the Organization’s Departmental Plan.

The Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages is responsible for CanNor.

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The Minister of Natural Resources is responsible for this organization.

In 1946, Parliament passed the Atomic Energy Control Act and established the Atomic Energy Control Board, providing it with the power to regulate all nuclear activities related to the development and use of atomic energy in Canada.

More than half a century later, in May 2000, the Nuclear Safety and Control Act came into effect and established the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) as the successor to the Atomic Energy Control Board, with responsibilities and authorities to regulate an industry that spans all segments of the nuclear fuel cycle and a wide range of industrial, medical and academic uses of nuclear substances.

Additional information can be found in the CNSC’s Departmental Plan.

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The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) is an administrative tribunal that regulates and supervises Canadian broadcasting and telecommunications in the public interest, as well as enhances the privacy and safety of Canadians.

The CRTC reports to Parliament through the Minister of Canadian Heritage.

Additional information can be found in the CRTC’s Departmental Plan.

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As per the Canadian Security Intelligence Service Act, the mandate of the Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS) is to protect Canada’s national and international security and prosperity interests and the safety of Canadians through intelligence. CSIS achieves this by collecting, analyzing and reporting threat-related information, in accordance with legislation and ministerial direction. CSIS intelligence and advice provided to the Government of Canada and its partners informs decisions regarding policies and programs, national security-related investigations, government and immigration security screening activities, and the defence of Canada. In instances where CSIS has reasonable grounds to believe there is a threat to the security of Canada, CSIS may also take measures to reduce the threat.

The Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness is responsible for this organization.

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The mandate of the Canadian Space Agency (CSA) is "to promote the peaceful use and development of space, to advance the knowledge of space through science and to ensure that space science and technology provide social and economic benefits for Canadians".

The CSA is delivering on its mandate in collaboration with Canadian industry, academia, Government of Canada organizations, and other international space agencies or organizations.

The founding legislation that received Royal Assent in 1990 attributed four main functions to the CSA:

• Assist the Minister to coordinate the space policies and programs of the Government of Canada;
• Plan, direct, manage and implement programs and projects relating to scientific or industrial space research and development, and the application of space technology;
• Promote the transfer and diffusion of space technology to and throughout Canadian industry; and
• Encourage commercial exploitation of space capabilities, technology, facilities and systems.

The Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry is responsible for this organization.

Additional information can be found in the Organization’s Departmental Plan.

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The Canadian Tourism Commission operating as Destination Canada (DC) was created in 1995, as a Special Operating Agency within Industry Canada, and in 2001, became a Crown corporation pursuant to the Canadian Tourism Commission Act.

DC is Canada’s national tourism marketing organization. A Crown corporation wholly owned by the Government of Canada, DC’s purpose is to sustain a vibrant and profitable tourism industry by marketing Canada as an internationally competitive, premier four-season tourism destination where travelers can indulge in extraordinary experiences. Through partnerships with the private sector, and with the governments of Canada, the provinces and territories, DC works with the tourism sector to maintain Canada’s competitiveness and generate wealth for Canadians by stimulating demand for Canada’s visitor economy.

Additional information can be found in the Organization’s Corporate Plan.

The Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages is responsible for this organization.

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The Canadian Transportation Accident Investigation and Safety Board, commonly referred to as the Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB) in its day-to-day activities, is an independent agency created in 1990 by an Act of Parliament. It operates at arm’s length from other government departments and agencies to ensure that there are no real or perceived conflicts of interest. The TSB’s sole objective is to advance air, marine, rail and pipeline transportation safety.

The President of the Queen’s Privy Council for Canada is the designated minister for the purposes of tabling the TSB’s administrative reports in Parliament, such as the Departmental Plan and the Departmental Results Report. The TSB is part of the Privy Council portfolio of departments and agencies.

Additional information can be found in the TSB’s Departmental Plan.

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The Canadian Transportation Agency (CTA) is an independent, quasi-judicial tribunal and regulator that has, with respect to all matters necessary for the exercise of its jurisdiction, all the powers of a superior court.

The Agency oversees the very large and complex Canadian transportation system, which is essential to the economic and social well-being of Canadians.

The Agency’s decision-makers are regular Members appointed by the Governor-in-Council (GIC) and temporary Members appointed by the Minister of Transport from a GIC-approved roster. Members’ key functions include making adjudicative rulings, regulations, and regulatory determinations, as well as designating CTA staff to exercise the role of enforcement officers.

What the Agency does: three mandates

• The Agency helps ensure that the national transportation system runs efficiently and smoothly in the interests of all Canadians: those who work and invest in it; the producers, shippers, travellers and businesses who rely on it; and the communities where it operates;
• The Agency protects the human right of persons with disabilities to an accessible transportation network; and
• The Agency provides consumer protection for air passengers.

How the Agency does it: three tools at its disposal

• Rule-making: The Agency develops and applies ground rules that establish the rights and responsibilities of transportation service providers and users and that level the playing field among competitors. These rules can take the form of binding regulations or less formal guidelines, codes of practice or interpretation notes;
• Dispute resolution: The Agency resolves disputes that arise between transportation providers on the one hand, and their clients and neighbours on the other, using a range of tools from facilitation and mediation to arbitration and adjudication; and
• Information provision: The Agency provides information on the transportation system, the rights and responsibilities of transportation providers and users, and the Agency’s legislation and services.

More information on the Agency’s role, mission and mandate is available on the Agency website, and in the Departmental Plan.

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The Civilian Review and Complaints Commission for the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (the Commission) is an independent agency created by Parliament and is not part of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP). The Commission’s fundamental role is to provide civilian review of the conduct of the RCMP members in carrying out their policing duties, thereby holding the RCMP accountable to the public. The Commission ensures that complaints about the conduct of RCMP members are examined fairly and impartially. Its findings and recommendations help identify and remedy policing problems which stem from the conduct of individual RCMP members or from deficiencies in RCMP policies or practices. The Commission also conducts reviews of specified RCMP activities, reports to provinces which contract RCMP services, conducts research, program outreach and public education, and provides independent observers to investigations of serious incidents involving RCMP members.

The Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness is responsible for this organization.

Additional information can be found in the Organization’s Departmental Plan.

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The Communications Security Establishment (CSE) is Canada’s national authority for foreign intelligence (Signals Intelligence) and the national technical authority for cyber security and information assurance.

CSE provides critical foreign intelligence to help inform the Government of Canada’s decision making on a wide range of issues, including national security.

CSE’s sophisticated cyber and technical expertise helps identify, prepare for, and defend against threats to Canada’s most important systems and networks. CSE may also proactively stop or impede foreign cyber threats before they can damage Canadian systems, and conduct online operations to advance national objectives.

In addition, CSE provides technical and operational assistance to federal law enforcement, security partners, the Department of National Defence, and the Canadian Armed Forces.

The Minister of National Defence is responsible for CSE.

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The Copyright Board (the Board) is an economic regulatory body empowered to establish, at the request of an interested party, the royalties to be paid for the use of copyrighted works, when the administration of such copyright is entrusted to a collective society. Moreover, the Board has the right to scrutinize agreements between users and collective societies that are filed with the Board, issue licences when the copyright owner cannot be located, and determine the compensation to be paid by a copyright owner to a user when the coming into force of a new copyright might adversely affect the latter.

The Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry is responsible for this organization.

Additional information can be found in the Board’s Departmental Plan.

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The Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness is responsible for the Correctional Service of Canada.

The purpose of the federal correctional system, as defined in law, is to contribute to the maintenance of a just, peaceful and safe society by carrying out sentences imposed by courts through the safe and humane custody and supervision of offenders; and by assisting the rehabilitation of offenders and their reintegration into the community as law-abiding citizens through the provision of programs in penitentiaries and in the community (Corrections and Conditional Release Act, s. 3).

The Correctional Service of Canada, as part of the criminal justice system and respecting the rule of law, contributes to public safety by actively encouraging and assisting offenders to become law-abiding citizens, while exercising reasonable, safe, secure and humane control.

Additional information can be found in the Organization’s Departmental Plan.

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The Courts Administration Service (CAS) was established in 2003 with the coming into force of the Courts Administration Service Act. The role of CAS is to provide effective and efficient judicial, registry and corporate services to four superior courts of record – the Federal Court of Appeal, the Federal Court, the Court Martial Appeal Court of Canada and the Tax Court of Canada. The Act enhances judicial independence by placing administrative services at arm’s length from the Government of Canada and enhances accountability for the use of public money.

The Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada is responsible for this organization.

Additional information can be found in CAS’ Departmental Plan.

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The Department for Women and Gender Equality works to advance gender equality through an intersectional gendered lens. Working in partnership with key stakeholders, including civil society organizations, labour groups, the private sector, other orders of government, and First Nations, Inuit and Metis peoples, the Department actively promotes the inclusion of all people in Canada’s economic, social, and political life. The Department for Women and Gender Equality works to uphold its mandate to advance gender equality by performing a central coordination function within the Government of Canada by developing and implementing policies, providing grants and contributions, delivering programs, investing in research, and providing advice to achieve equality for people of all genders, including women.

The Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Rural Economic Development is responsible for this organization.

Additional information can be found in the Organization’s Departmental Plan.

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The Department of Agriculture and Agri-Food (AAFC) was created in 1868 — one year after Confederation — because of the importance of agriculture to the economic, social and cultural development of Canada. Today, the Department helps create the conditions for the long-term profitability, sustainability and adaptability of the Canadian agricultural sector. AAFC supports the sector through initiatives that promote innovation and competitiveness, and that proactively manage risk. The Department’s goal is to position agriculture, agri-food and agri-based product industries to realize their full potential by seizing new opportunities in the growing domestic and global marketplace.

The Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food is responsible for this organization.

Additional information can be found in Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada’s Departmental Plan.

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The Minister of Canadian Heritage is responsible for this organization.

The Department of Canadian Heritage and its portfolio organizations play a vital role in the cultural, civic and economic life of Canadians. Our policies and programs promote an environment where Canadians can experience dynamic cultural expressions, celebrate our history and heritage, and build strong communities. The Department invests in the future by supporting the arts, our official and Indigenous languages, and our athletes and the sport system.

Additional information can be found in the Organization’s Departmental Plan.

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Canada is a country that has been greatly impacted by immigration, welcoming 15 million people since Confederation and home to over 200 ethnic communities. Immigration has been crucial in shaping Canada into the diverse and prosperous nation it is today and, looking forward, stands to be equally fundamental to Canada’s future social cohesion and economic prosperity. To this end, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada facilitates the entry of temporary residents, manages the selection, settlement and integration of newcomers, grants citizenship and issues passports to eligible citizens.

The Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship is responsible for this organization.

Note: Until the establishing legislation is amended, the legal name of the department for the purposes of Appropriation Acts remains Department of Citizenship and Immigration.

Additional information can be found in the Organization’s Departmental Plan.

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Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC) continues to renew the nation-to-nation, Inuit-Crown, government-to-government relationship between Canada and First Nations, Inuit and Métis; modernize Government of Canada structures to enable Indigenous peoples to build capacity and support their vision of self-determination; and lead the Government of Canadaʼs work in the North.

The Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations and the Minister of Northern Affairs are responsible for this organization.

Additional information can be found in the Organization’s Departmental Plan.

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The Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, the Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Disability Inclusion, the Minister of Labour and the Minister of Seniors are responsible for this organization.

The mission of Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC), including the Labour Program and Service Canada, is to build a stronger and more inclusive Canada, to support Canadians in helping them live productive and rewarding lives and improving Canadians’ quality of life.

ESDC delivers a range of programs and services that affect Canadians throughout their lives. The Department provides seniors with basic income security, supports unemployed workers, helps students finance their post-secondary education and assists parents who are raising young children. The Labour Program is responsible for labour laws and policies in federally regulated workplaces. Service Canada helps citizens access ESDC’s programs, as well as other Government of Canada programs and services. Additional information can be found in the Organization’s Departmental Plan.

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The Department of Finance Canada (Department) contributes to a strong economy and sound public finances for Canadians. It does so by monitoring developments in Canada and around the world to provide first-rate analysis and advice to the Government of Canada and by developing and implementing fiscal and economic policies that support the economic and social goals of Canada and its people.

The Department also plays a central role in ensuring that government spending is focused on results and delivers value for taxpayer dollars. The Department interacts extensively with other federal organizations and acts as an effective conduit for the views of participants in the economy from all parts of Canada.

The Minister of Finance is responsible for this organization.

Additional information can be found in the Organization’s Departmental Plan.

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Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) supports environmentally, economically and socially sustainable fisheries and contributes to a prosperous economy by supporting exports and advancing safe maritime trade. The Department supports the innovation needed for a knowledge-based economy through research in sectors such as aquaculture and biotechnology.

The Department contributes to a clean and healthy environment and sustainable aquatic ecosystems for Canadians through habitat protection, oceans management and ecosystems research.

The Canadian Coast Guard (CCG) is responsible for services and programs that contribute to the safety, security, and accessibility of Canada’s waterways. The CCG also provides a civilian fleet and a broadly distributed shore-based infrastructure.

The Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard is responsible for this organization.

Additional information can be found in the Organization’s Departmental Plan.

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Global Affairs Canada, under the leadership of the Minister of Foreign Affairs, the Minister of International Development, and the Minister of Small Business, Export Promotion and International Trade, is responsible for advancing Canada’s international relations, including: developing and implementing foreign policy; fostering the development of international law, international trade and commerce; providing international assistance (encompassing humanitarian, development, and peace and security); ensuring Canada’s strong and sustained engagement in La Francophonie’s institutions; providing consular services for Canadians; and overseeing the Government of Canada’s global network of missions abroad.

Additional information can be found in Global Affairs Canada’s Departmental Plan.

Note: Until the establishing legislation is amended, the legal name of the department for the purposes of Appropriation Acts remains Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development.

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Health Canada regulates specific products and controlled substances and supports innovation and information sharing in Canada’s health system to help Canadians maintain and improve their health.

The Minister of Health is responsible for this organization.

Additional information can be found in Health Canada’s Departmental Plan.

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The Department of Indian Affairs and Northern Development ceased to exist upon the coming into force of relevant parts of Bill C-97, effective July 15, 2019. The responsibilities of the Department of Indian Affairs and Northern Development are assumed by the Department of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs and the Department of Indigenous Services under the Department of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Act and Department of Indigenous Services Act, respectively.

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