The Social Development Policy Secretariat provides support and advice to the Prime Minister, the Cabinet and the Clerk of the Privy Council on key policy issues relating to social affairs. The secretariat also plays a challenge function in reviewing departmental policy proposals to Cabinet.
One of the secretariat's major responsibilities is to support the Cabinet Committee for Social Affairs and related ad hoc committees.
The secretariat's functions include:
Key policy sectors covered:
Memoranda to Cabinet (Templates)
The Role and Structure of the Privy Council Office (November 2008)
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