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Governor General
Ministry Summary
| Vote | (thousands of dollars) | 2008-2009 | 2007-2008 | Difference |
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| 1 | Program expenditures | 16,455 | 16,503 | (48) |
| (S) | Contributions to employee benefit plans | 1,989 | 2,019 | (30) |
| (S) | Salary of the Governor General | 123 | 119 | 4 |
| (S) | Annuities payable under the Governor General's Act | 413 | 413 | . . . . . |
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| Total Department | 18,980 | 19,054 | (74) | |
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| Note: Details in the “Ministry Summary” and “Program by Activities” tables may not add to totals due to rounding. | ||||
Governor General
Strategic Outcome
The Governor General, representing the Crown in
Canada, is enabled to fulfill constitutional, state, ceremonial
and public duties, including the recognition of
excellence.
Program Activity Descriptions
Constitutional, State, Ceremonial and Public Programs
Support to the Governor General for events, visitor services, public affairs, and to support activities performed by former Governors General.
Canadian Honours Program
The Honours program includes the administration of Canadian Orders, Decorations, Medals and Awards as well as the Canadian Heraldic Authority.
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| Constitutional, State, Ceremonial and Public Programs | 14,149 | 424 | 14,573 | 14,023 |
| Canadian Honours Program | 4,407 | . . . . . | 4,407 | 5,031 |
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| 18,556 | 424 | 18,980 | 19,054 | |
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| Grants | ||
| (S) Annuities payable under the Governor General's Act | 413,000 | 413,000 |
| Grants to surviving spouses of former Governors General to provide for | ||
| expenses incurred in the performance of Crown-related activities | 11,000 | 11,000 |
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| Total | 424,000 | 424,000 |
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