About this report—2015 to 2016 Annual report on Government of Canada advertising activities

This annual report on advertising provides information on the process used to manage Government of Canada advertising activities, expenditures and the major campaigns undertaken in fiscal year 2015 to 2016. All figures are exclusive of Goods and services tax (GST) and apply to government institutions included in Schedules I, I.1 and II of the Financial Administration Act.

This is the 14th report of its kind. The first was published in 2002 to 2003. The Annual Report on Government of Canada Advertising Activities is produced by Public Works and Government Services Canada, which provides mandatory contracting and coordination services to departments engaged in advertising. Beginning this year, Public Works and Government Services Canada will be publishing this and future advertising annual reports by January 31.