Reporting of Federal Institutions - Departments

Agriculture & Agri-food

Appropriate Minister

The Honourable Chuck Strahl, P.C., M.P. Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food

Institutional Head

Yaprak Baltacioglu, Deputy Minister

Constituent Act

Department of Agriculture and Agri-Food Act (R.S., 1985, c. A-9)

Year of Incorporation/Commencement

1984

Mandate

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada provides information, research and technology, and policies and programs to achieve security of the food system, health of the environment and innovation for growth.

Head Office

Sir John Carling Building

Canadian Heritage

Appropriate Minister

The Honourable Beverley J. Oda, P.C., M.P. Minister of Canadian Heritage, and Status of Women

Institutional Head

Judith A. LaRocque, Deputy Minister

Constituent Act

Department of Canadian Heritage Act (1995, c. 11)

Year of Incorporation/Commencement

1996

Mandate

To build a strong society in which Canadians participate, celebrate and give expression to their values and heritage.

Head Office

Jules Léger Building, Les Terrasses de la Chaudière
25 Eddy Street
Gatineau QC  K1A 0M5
Telephone: 819-997-0055 or 1‑866‑811‑0055
Website: www.pch.gc.ca

Citizenship and Immigration

Appropriate Minister

The Honourable Diane Finley, P.C., M.P. Minister of Citizenship and Immigration

Institutional Head

Richard B. Fadden, Deputy Minister

Constituent Act

Department of Citizenship and Immigration Act (1994, c. 31)

Year of Incorporation/Commencement

1994

Mandate

Created in 1994, pursuant to the Department of Citizenship and Immigration Act, Citizenship and Immigration (CIC) brings together the government's citizenship and immigration programs in order to promote the specific ideals shared by all Canadians and help build a stronger Canada. CIC's mandate is based on the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (IRPA), enacted in 2002 as a result of major legislative reform, and on the Citizenship Act of 1977. Pursuant to the Constitution Act of 1867, immigration is an area of shared jurisdiction with the provinces and territories.  With the creation of the Canada Border Services Agency on December 12, 2003, responsibility for the enforcement of the IRPA was transferred to the Minister of Public Safety Canada.

Head Office

365 Laurier Ave West Jean Edmonds South Tower
Ottawa ON K1A 1L1    
Telephone: 1-888-242-2100
Fax:
E-mail:
Website: www.cic.gc.ca

Environment

Appropriate Minister

The Honourable John Baird, P.C., M.P. Minister of Environment

Institutional Head

Michael J. Horgan, Deputy Minister

Constituent Act

Department of the Environment Act (R.S., 1985, c. E-10)

Year of Incorporation/Commencement

1971

Mandate

Environment Canada's mandate is to preserve and enhance the quality of the natural environment; conserve Canada's renewable resources; conserve and protect Canada's water resources; forecast weather and environmental change; enforce rules relating to boundary waters; and coordinate environmental policies and programs for the federal government.

Head Office

10 Wellington Street
Gatineau, Quebec K1A 0H3
Telephone: 819-997-2800
Fax:
E-mail:
Website: www.ec.gc.ca

Finance

Appropriate Minister

The Honourable James M. Flaherty, P.C., M.P. Minister of Finance

Institutional Head

Robert A. Wright, Deputy Minister

Constituent Act

Financial Administration Act (R.S., 1985, c. F-11)

Year of Incorporation/Commencement

1867

Mandate

The Department is committed to making a difference for Canadians by helping the Government of Canada develop and implement strong and sustainable economic, fiscal, social, security, and financial sector policies and programs.

The Department serves as the government's primary source of analysis and advice on the economic, fiscal, and tax implications of key government priorities. Its responsibilities include preparing the federal budget, developing tax and tariff policy and legislation, managing federal borrowing on financial markets, administering major transfers of federal funds to the provinces and territories, developing regulatory policy for the country's financial sector, and representing Canada within international financial institutions.

Head Office

140 O'Connor Street
Ottawa (Ontario) K1A 0G5
Telephone: 613 992-1573
Fax:
E-mail: consltcomm@fin.gc.ca
Website: www.fin.gc.ca

Fisheries & Oceans

Appropriate Minister

The Honourable Loyola Hearn, P.C., M.P. Minister of Fisheries and Oceans

Institutional Head

Michelle d'Auray, Deputy Minister

Constituent Act

Department of Fisheries and Oceans Act (R.S., 1985, c. F-15)

Year of Incorporation/Commencement

1979

Mandate

On behalf of the Government of Canada, DFO is responsible for developing and implementing policies and programs in support of Canada's scientific, ecological, social and economic interests in oceans and fresh waters.

Head Office

200 Kent Street
13th Floor, Station 13E28
Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0E6
Telephone: 613-993-0999
Fax: 613-990-1866
E-mail: info@dfo-mpo.gc.ca
Website: www.dfo-mpo.gc.ca

Foreign Affairs & International Trade

Appropriate Minister

The Honourable  Peter G. Mackay, P.C., M.P. Minister of Foreign Affairs

The Honourable David Emerson, P.C., M.P. Minister of International Trade

Institutional Head

Leonard Edwards, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs

Marie-Lucie Morin, Deputy Minister of International Trade

Constituent Act

Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade Act (R.S., 1985, c. E-22)

Year of Incorporation/Commencement

1909

Mandate

To ensure that Canada's foreign policy reflects true Canadian values and advances Canada's national interests; To strengthen rules based trading arrangements and to expand free and fair market access at bilateral, regional and global levels; and to work with a range of partners inside and outside government to achieve increased economic opportunity and enhanced security for Canada and for Canadians at home and abroad.

Head Office

Lester B. Pearson Building,
125 Sussex Drive
Ottawa ON K1A 0G2
Telephone: 613-944-4000 or 1-800-267-8376
Fax: 613 996-9709
E-mail: enqserv@dfait-maeci.gc.ca
Website: www.international.gc.ca

Health

Appropriate Minister

The Honourable Tony Clement, P.C., M.P. Minister of Health

Institutional Head

Morris Rosenberg, Deputy Minister

Constituent Act

Department of Health Act (1996, c.8)

Year of Incorporation/Commencement

1993

Mandate

Health Canada is the Federal department responsible for helping Canadians maintain and improve their health, while respecting individual choices and circumstances.

Head Office

Brooke Claxton Building, Tunney's Pasture
Postal Locator: 0906C
Ottawa ON K1A 0K9
Telephone: 613-957-2991 or 1-866-225-0709
Fax: 613-941-5366
E-mail: Info@hc-sc.gc.ca
Website: www.hc-sc.gc.ca

Human Resources & Social Development

Appropriate Minister

The Honourable Monte Solberg, P.C., M.P. Minister of Human Resources and Social Development

Institutional Head

Janice Charette, Deputy Minister

Constituent Act

Department of Human Resources and Skills Development Act ( 2005, c. 34 ) and

Department of Social Development Act

(2005, c. 35)

Year of Incorporation/Commencement

2006

Mandate

The mandate of HRSDC is to improve the standard of living and quality of life of all Canadians by promoting a highly skilled and mobile labour force and an efficient and inclusive labour market, and also to promote social well-being and security.

Head Office

140 Promenade du Portage, Phase IV
Gatineau (Québec)  K1A 0J9
Telephone: 819-994‑0416
Fax: 819-953‑7260
Website: www.hrsdc.gc.ca

Indian Affairs & Northern Development

Appropriate Minister

The Honourable Chuck Strahl Minister of Indian Affairs & Northern Development and Federal Interlocutor for Métis and Non-Status Indians

Institutional Head

Michael Wernick, Deputy Minister

Constituent Act

Department of Indian Affairs and Northern Development Act (R.S., 1985, c. I-6)

Year of Incorporation/Commencement

1966

Mandate

In general, INAC has primary, but not exclusive, responsibility for meeting the federal government's constitutional, treaty, political and legal responsibilities to First Nations, Inuit and Northerners. To fulfill this mandate, INAC must work collaboratively with First Nations, Inuit and Northerners, as well as with other federal departments and agencies, provinces and territories. Increasingly, INAC's role has become one of facilitating change and bringing together the partners and interests needed to implement Gathering Strength — Canada's Aboriginal Action Plan.

Head Office

Terrasses de la Chaudière
10 Wellington, North Tower
Gatineau, Québec
(Postal Address)
Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0H4
Telephone: 1-800-567-9604
Fax: 1-866-817-3977
E-mail: InfoPubs@ainc-inac.gc.ca
Website: www.ainc-inac.gc.ca 

Industry

Appropriate Minister

The Honourable Maxime Bernier, P.C., M.P Minister of Industry

Institutional Head

Richard Dicerni, Deputy Minister

Constituent Act

Department of Industry Act (1995, c. 1)

Year of Incorporation/Commencement

1892*

Mandate

To help make Canadians more productive and competitive in the knowledge-based economy, thus improving the standard of living and quality of life in Canada.

Head Office

C.D. Howe Building
235 Queen Street
Ottawa, Ontario  K1A 0H5
Telephone: 613-954-5031
Fax: 613-954‑2340
E-mail: info@ic.gc.ca
Website: www.ic.gc.ca

*The original name of Industry Canada was the Department of Trade and Commerce, which was created on December 3, 1892.

Justice

Appropriate Minister

The Honourable Robert D. Nicholson, P.C., Q.P., M.P. Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada

Institutional Head

John H. Sims, Deputy Minister and Deputy Attorney General

Constituent Act

Department of Justice Act (R.S., 1985, c. J-2)

Year of Incorporation/Commencement

1868

Mandate

The Department of Justice has a dual mandate in support of the dual roles of the Minister of Justice and the Attorney General of Canada.

In support of the Minister of Justice, the Department supports the Minister in his responsibilities for 45 statutes and areas of federal law including human rights law, family and youth law, administrative law, Aboriginal justice, general public law and private international law.  

The Department also supports the Minister's capacity to introduce policies and programs that not only change the law but are intended to influence the way the law is applied, how the legal system functions and how individuals interact with the system.  The Department enacts reform and provides advice on all reforms related to criminal law.

The Department of Justice also supports the Minister of Justice as the legal advisor to Cabinet.

In support of the Attorney General, the Department is responsible for advising federal departments and agencies on behalf of the Crown including the provision of policy and program advice and direction through the development of the legal content of bills, regulations and guidelines, and representing the Crown whenever legal actions are taken against a federal body.

Note that since December 12, 2006, the Attorney General is also supported by the Public Prosecution Service of Canada (PPSC).  The PPSC was created as an entity independent of the Department of Justice, taking over the duties of the former Federal Prosecution Service (FPS) relating to the prosecution of violations of federal law in all the provinces, as well as the prosecution of all federal offences, including Criminal Code violations, in the territories.

Head Office

284 Wellington Street
Ottawa (Ontario) K1A 0H8
Telephone: 613-957-4222
Fax: (613) 954-0811
E-mail: webadmin@justice.gc.ca
Website: www.justice.gc.ca

National Defence

Appropriate Minister

The Honourable Peter MacKay, P.C., M.P. Minister of National Defence

Institutional Head

Ward Elcock, Deputy Minister

Constituent Act

National Defence Act (R.S., 1985, c. N-5)

Year of Incorporation/Commencement

1923

Mandate

Our mission is to defend Canada and Canadian interests and values while contributing to international peace and security. Under Canadian defence policy, the Canadian Forces are called upon to undertake three roles: protect Canadians at home; defend North America in co-operation with the United States; and defend Canadian interests abroad.

Head Office

Major-General George R. Pearkes Building
101 Colonel By Drive
Ottawa ON K1A 0K2
Telephone: 613-995-2534
Fax: 613-992-4739
E-mail:
Website: www.forces.gc.ca

Natural Resources

Appropriate Minister

The Honourable Gary Lunn, P.C., M.P. Minister of Natural Resources

Institutional Head

Cassie Doyle, Deputy Minister

Constituent Act

Department of Natural Resources Act (1994, c. 41)

Year of Incorporation/Commencement

1994

Mandate

NRCan's mandate is to develop, implement and deliver policies, programs, science and technology (S&T) for the sustainable development and responsible use of Canada's mineral, energy and forestry resources. The department is also responsible for developing an understanding of Canada's landmass and collecting and disseminating information on sustainable resource development. NRCan also maintains key roles related to the safety and security of people and natural resources, including security of natural resource infrastructure and supply.

Head Office

580 Booth Street
Ottawa ON K1A 0E4
Telephone: 613-995-0947
Fax: 613-992‑7211
E-mail: webmaster@nrcan.gc.ca
Website: www.nrcan-rncan.gc.ca

Public Safety Canada

Appropriate Minister

The Honourable Stockwell Day, P.C., M.P. Minister of Public Safety

Institutional Head

Suzanne Hurtubise, Deputy Minister

Constituent Act

Department of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness Act (S.C. 2005, c. 10)

Year of Incorporation/Commencement

2005

Mandate

To keep Canadians safe from a range of risks such as natural disasters, crime and terrorism.

Head Office

269 Laurier Avenue West
Ottawa ON K1A 0P8
Telephone: 613-991-3301
Fax: 613-998-9589
E-mail: communications@ps.gc.ca
Website: PublicSafety.gc.ca or ps-sp.gc.ca

Public Works and Government Services

Appropriate Minister

The Honourable Michael Fortier, P.C., M.P. Minister of Public Works and Government Services

Institutional Head

François Guimont, Deputy Minister

Constituent Act

Department of Public Works and Government Services Act (1996, c. 16)

Year of Incorporation/Commencement

1996

Mandate

To ensure optimum value to government and to Canadians in the provision of common, central and shared services. PWGSC plays a critical role in providing the core infrastructure and services needed for the delivery of the Government's programs and for responding to the evolving needs and expectations of colleague departments and Canadians.

Head Office

Place du Portage Phase III,
11 Laurier Street
Gatineau, Quebec K1A 0S5
Telephone: 1-800-622-6232
Fax: 1‑800‑926‑9105
E-mail:
Website: www.tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca

Transport

Appropriate Minister

The Honourable Lawrence Cannon, P.C., M.P. Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities

Institutional Head

Louis Ranger, Deputy Minister

Constituent Act

Department of Transport Act (R.S., 1985, c. T-18)

Year of Incorporation/Commencement

1936

Mandate

Transport Canada is responsible for the transportation policies and programs set by the Government of Canada. The department works to ensure that all parts of the transportation system work effectively and in an integrated manner.

Head Office

330 Sparks Street
Ottawa ON K1A 0N5
Telephone:  613-990-2309
Fax:  613-954-4731 or 613-998-8620
E-mail: webfeedback@tc.gc.ca
Website: www.tc.gc.ca

Treasury Board Secretariat

Appropriate Minister

The Honourable Vic Toews, P.C., M.P. President of the Treasury Board

Institutional Head

Wayne G. Wouters, Secretary

Constituent Act

Financial Administration Act (R.S., 1985, c. F-11)

Year of Incorporation/Commencement

1967

Mandate

The Secretariat has a mandate to support the Treasury Board as a committee of ministers in fulfilling its statutory responsibilities.

Head Office

L'Esplanade Laurier
140 O'Connor Street
Ottawa ON  K1A 0R5
Telephone:  613-957-2400 or 1-877-636-0656
Fax: 613-998-9071
E-mail: publicenquiries-demandesderenseignement@tbs-sct.gc.ca 
Website: www.tbs-sct.gc.ca

Veterans Affairs Canada

Appropriate Minister

The Honourable Gregory F. Thompson, P.C., M.P. Minister of Veterans Affairs

Institutional Head

Suzanne Tining, Deputy Minister

Constituent Act

Department of Veterans Affairs Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. V-1, as amended

Year of Incorporation/Commencement

1923

Mandate

"...the care, treatment, or re-establishment in civil life of any person who served in the Canadian Forces or merchant navy or in the naval, army or air forces or merchant navies of Her Majesty, of any person who has otherwise engaged in pursuits relating to war, and of any other person designated ... and the care of the dependants or survivors of any person referred to ..."

* note, Veterans Affairs shares in the cost of the operation of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission in partnership with other Commonwealth Countries. The mandate of the Commission is to mark and maintain graves and memorials and keep records of the members of the Forces of the Commonwealth who died in the two World Wars.

Head Office

Veterans Affairs Canada
P.O. Box 7700
Charlottetown PEI C1A 8M9
Telephone:  1-866-522-2122
Fax:
E-mail: information@vac-acc.gc.ca
Website: www.vac-acc.gc.ca

Western Economic Diversification

Appropriate Minister

The Honourable Rona Ambrose, P.C., M.P. Minister of Western Economic Diversification

Institutional Head

Oryssia J. Lennie, Deputy Minister

Constituent Act

Western Economic Diversification Act (1985, c. 11 (4th Supp.))(1988, c.17, assented to 8th June 1988)

Year of Incorporation/Commencement

1988

Mandate

Western Economic Diversification Canada's (WD) mandate is to promote the development and diversification of the economy of Western Canada and to advance the interests of Western Canada in national economic policy, program and project development and implementation.

Head Office

Suite 1500, Canada Place
9700 Jasper Avenue Northwest
Edmonton AB T5J 4H7
Telephone: 1 888-338-9378
Fax: 780-495-6876
E-mail: jim.saunderson@wd.gc.ca
Website: www.wd-deo.gc.ca