Strategic outcome, program or core responsibility descriptions
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Privy Council Office
Strategic outcome 1
The Government's agenda and decision making are supported and implemented and the institutions of government are supported and maintained.
Program 1.1: Advice and support to the Prime Minister and portfolio ministers
Privy Council Office provides professional, non-partisan advice and support to the Prime Minister and portfolio ministers on the full spectrum of domestic and international issues they address on a daily basis. Privy Council Office also provides advice and support on: the structure and organization of government; government-wide communications; Governor in Council appointments; the development and implementation of parliamentary and legislative programs; the reform of democratic institutions; intergovernmental relations; and legal issues. In addition, Privy Council Office provides administrative advice and support pertaining to the budgets of the Prime Minister's Office and those of the offices of portfolio ministers.
Program 1.2: Advice and support to Cabinet and Cabinet committees
Privy Council Office supports the efficient and effective functioning of Cabinet and Cabinet committees on a day-to-day basis. As part of this work, Privy Council Office coordinates: departmental policy; legislative and government administration proposals going to Cabinet and its committees; performs a challenge function during the policy development process; and prepares briefing materials and accompanying policy analysis to facilitate Cabinet's decision-making process. Privy Council Office also provides a secretariat function for Cabinet and its committees, which includes scheduling and support services for meetings, as well as preparation and distribution of Cabinet documents. In addition, Privy Council Office supports effective policy integration across the federal government so that proposals take into account the full range of departmental and Public Service-wide perspectives and issues related to implementation, such as communications, parliamentary affairs, intergovernmental relations and fiscal impacts.
Program 1.3: Public Service leadership and direction
Privy Council Office supports the development and maintenance of a high-quality Public Service that meets the highest standards of accountability, transparency and efficiency. As part of this work, Privy Council Office provides advice to the Clerk of the Privy Council and the Prime Minister on the renewal of Public Service and government operations in order to position the Public Service workforce and workplace for the future as more adaptable, innovative and streamlined. Privy Council Office also supports the human resources management of senior leaders across the government, including performance management and leadership development.
Program 1.4: Commissions of inquiry
Privy Council Office provides commissions of inquiry with financial and administrative support. As part of this work, Privy Council Office can, when necessary, provide ongoing administrative advice and support in the following areas: staffing; acquisition services; contracting; financial services; access to funding; records management; payroll support; publishing information online; translation; legal services; security; and systems support.
Strategic outcome 2
The following program supports all strategic outcomes within this organization.
Program 2.1: Internal Services
Internal Services are those groups of related activities and resources that the Federal Government considers to be services in support of programs and/or required to meet corporate obligations of an organization. Internal Services refer to the activities and resources of ten distinct services that support program delivery in the organization, regardless of the Internal Services delivery model in a department. These services are: Acquisition Management Services, Communications Services, Financial Management Services, Human Resources Management Services, Information Management Services, Information Technology Services, Legal Services, Materiel Management Services, Management and Oversight Services, Real Property Management Services.
Canadian Intergovernmental Conference Secretariat
Strategic outcome 1
Senior-level intergovernmental conference services are professionally and successfully delivered.
Program 1.1: Conference Services
Provision of expert, impartial support services for the planning and conduct of First Ministers, Ministers and Deputy Ministers' level federal-provincial-territorial and provincial-territorial conferences.
Strategic outcome 2
The following program supports all strategic outcomes within this organization.
Program 2.1: Internal Services
Internal Services are those groups of related activities and resources that the Federal Government considers to be services in support of programs and/or required to meet corporate obligations of an organization. Internal Services refer to the activities and resources of ten distinct services that support program delivery in the organization, regardless of the Internal Services delivery model in a department. These services are: Acquisition Management Services, Communications Services, Financial Management Services, Human Resources Management Services, Information Management Services, Information Technology Services, Legal Services, Materiel Management Services, Management and Oversight Services, Real Property Management Services.
Canadian Transportation Accident Investigation and Safety Board
This organization has implemented the Policy on results, therefore it is reporting by core responsibility.
Core responsibility 1.1: Independent safety investigations and communication of risks in the transportation system
The Transportation Safety Board's sole objective is to advance air, marine, rail and pipeline transportation safety. This mandate is fulfilled by conducting independent investigations into selected transportation occurrences to identify the causes and contributing factors, and the safety deficiencies evidenced by these occurrences. The Transportation Safety Board makes recommendations to reduce or eliminate any such safety deficiencies and reports publicly on its investigations. The Transportation Safety Board then follows up with stakeholders to ensure that safety actions are taken to reduce risks and improve safety.
Core responsibility 1.2: Internal Services
Internal Services are those groups of related activities and resources that the Federal Government considers to be services in support of programs and/or required to meet corporate obligations of an organization. Internal Services refer to the activities and resources of ten distinct services that support program delivery in the organization, regardless of the Internal Services delivery model in a department. These services are: Acquisition Management Services, Communications Services, Financial Management Services, Human Resources Management Services, Information Management Services, Information Technology Services, Legal Services, Materiel Management Services, Management and Oversight Services, Real Property Management Services.
Office of the Chief Electoral Officer
Strategic outcome 1
An Accessible Electoral Framework that Canadians Trust and Use.
Program 1.1: Electoral Operations
This program allows Elections Canada to deliver fair and efficient electoral events whenever they may be required so that Canadians are able to exercise their democratic right to vote during a federal general election, by-election or referendum by providing an accessible and constantly improved electoral process responsive to the needs of electors.
Program 1.2: Regulation of Electoral Activities
This program provides Canadians with an electoral process that is fair, transparent and in compliance with the Canada Elections Act. Within this program, Elections Canada is responsible for administering the political financing provisions of the Act. This includes monitoring compliance, disclosure and reporting of financial activities, and enforcing electoral legislation.
Program 1.3: Electoral Engagement
This program promotes and sustains the Canadian electoral process. It provides Canadians with electoral education and information activities so that they can make informed decisions about their engagement in the electoral process. It also aims to improve the electoral framework by consulting and sharing electoral practices with other stakeholders.
Strategic outcome 2
The following program supports all strategic outcomes within this organization.
Program 2.1: Internal Services
Internal Services are those groups of related activities and resources that the Federal Government considers to be services in support of programs and/or required to meet corporate obligations of an organization. Internal Services refer to the activities and resources of ten distinct services that support program delivery in the organization, regardless of the Internal Services delivery model in a department. These services are: Acquisition Management Services, Communications Services, Financial Management Services, Human Resources Management Services, Information Management Services, Information Technology Services, Legal Services, Materiel Management Services, Management and Oversight Services, Real Property Management Services.
Office of the Commissioner of Official Languages
Strategic outcome 1
Rights guaranteed by the Official Languages Act are protected and linguistic duality is promoted as a fundamental value of Canadian society.
Program 1.1: Protection of Language Rights
Through this program, the Office of the Commissioner of Official Languages investigates complaints filed by citizens who believe their language rights have not been respected, evaluates compliance with the Official Languages Act by federal institutions and other organizations subject to the Act through performance measurements and audits, and intervenes proactively to prevent non-compliance with the Act. As well, the Commissioner may intervene before the courts in cases that deal with non-compliance with the Official Languages Act.
Program 1.2: Promotion of Linguistic Duality
Through this program, the Office of the Commissioner of Official Languages works with Parliamentarians, federal institutions and other organizations subject to the Official Languages Act, official language communities and the Canadian public in promoting linguistic duality. Office of the Commissioner of Official Languages builds links between federal institutions, official language communities and the different levels of government to help them better understand the needs of official language communities, the importance of bilingualism and the value of respecting Canada's linguistic duality. To fulfill its role in that promotion, Office of the Commissioner of Official Languages conducts research, studies and public awareness activities as well as intervenes with senior federal officials so that they instill a change in culture to fully integrate linguistic duality in their organizations.
Strategic outcome 2
The following program supports all strategic outcomes within this organization.
Program 2.1: Internal Services
Internal Services are those groups of related activities and resources that the Federal Government considers to be services in support of programs and/or required to meet corporate obligations of an organization. Internal Services refer to the activities and resources of ten distinct services that support program delivery in the organization, regardless of the Internal Services delivery model in a department. These services are: Acquisition Management Services, Communications Services, Financial Management Services, Human Resources Management Services, Information Management Services, Information Technology Services, Legal Services, Materiel Management Services, Management and Oversight Services, Real Property Management Services.
Security Intelligence Review Committee
Strategic outcome 1
Canadian Security Intelligence Service performs its duties and functions in accordance with the law, policy and ministerial direction.
Program 1.1: Reviews
Security Intelligence Review Committee conducts reviews of Canadian Security Intelligence Service activities to evaluate their effectiveness, appropriateness and compliance. The Committee develops an annual research plan identifying reviews to be conducted each year, examines Canadian Security Intelligence Service operations, provides a retrospective examination and assessment of specific Canadian Security Intelligence Service investigations and functions, examines information concerning Canadian Security Intelligence Service's activities, assesses Canadian Security Intelligence Service compliance, and issues findings and recommendations. The objective is to provide Parliament, the Minister of Public Safety and Canadians with a comprehensive picture of Canadian Security Intelligence Service's operational activities, and assurance that Canadian Security Intelligence Service is acting in accordance with the rule of law.
Program 1.2: Investigations
The Committee conducts investigations into complaints made against Canadian Security Intelligence Service, denials of security clearances, Minister's reports in regards to the Citizenship Act and matters referred pursuant to the Canadian Human Rights Act. If jurisdiction is established, investigations include a quasi-judicial hearing presided over by one or more Committee members. The time required to complete an investigation will vary in length depending on the complexity of the file, the quantity of documents to be examined, the number of hearing days required, the availability of the participants and the various procedural matters raised by the parties. On completion of an investigation, Security Intelligence Review Committee issues a final report containing its findings and recommendations, if applicable.
Strategic outcome 2
The following program supports all strategic outcomes within this organization.
Program 2.1: Internal Services
Internal Services are those groups of related activities and resources that the Federal Government considers to be services in support of programs and/or required to meet corporate obligations of an organization. Internal Services refer to the activities and resources of ten distinct services that support program delivery in the organization, regardless of the Internal Services delivery model in a department. These services are: Acquisition Management Services, Communications Services, Financial Management Services, Human Resources Management Services, Information Management Services, Information Technology Services, Legal Services, Materiel Management Services, Management and Oversight Services, Real Property Management Services.