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2004 Annual Report to Parliament - Crown Corporations and Other Corporate Interests of Canada
VII. Corporate Profiles
Introduction
The corporate profile for each parent Crown corporation describes the corporation's mandate and activities. It begins by identifying the key individuals presently responsible for the corporation, including the appropriate minister, the chairperson of the board of directors, the chief executive officer and the external auditors. Each corporation's mailing address, telephone and facsimile numbers, Web site and e-mail addresses, where available, are also provided.
The profiles identify the legislative authority under which the corporation was incorporated and its scheduling under the Financial Administration Act. In addition, information is provided on whether or not the corporation is an agent of Her Majesty. A corporation that has agency status enjoys the immunities, privileges and prerogatives that are enjoyed by the Crown and can bind the Crown by its acts.
Readers wishing to obtain information on how Crown corporations performed during the year under review should refer to the corporation's annual report and summary of the corporate plan1 approved at the beginning of the year under review and tabled in Parliament pursuant to subsection 125(4) of the Financial Administration Act. These reports can be accessed from the individual corporation's Web site or by contacting the corporation directly.
Agriculture and Agri-Food
Canadian Dairy Commission
Appropriate MinisterThe Honourable Andrew Mitchell, P.C., M.P. Chairperson and Chief Executive OfficerJohn Core Head OfficeBuilding 55 |
AuditorAuditor General of Canada Incorporation and Status1966 by the Canadian Dairy Commission Act (R.S.C. 1985, c. C-15) (S.C. 1994, c. 26 and c. 38) (S.C. 1995, c. 23); Schedule III, Part I of the Financial Administration Act; an agent of Her Majesty. MandateTo provide efficient producers of milk and cream with the opportunity to obtain a fair return for their labour and investment while providing consumers with a continuous and adequate supply of high quality dairy products. |
Corporate Profile
The Canadian Dairy Commission (CDC) has the authority to purchase, store, process or sell dairy products within Canada's World Trade Organization commitments; to investigate matters relating to the production, processing or marketing of any dairy product; and to help promote the use of dairy products.
CDC advises the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food on matters relating to dairy policy and determines domestic requirements for industrial milk and cream for purposes of establishing Market Sharing Quota. It also establishes the target price for industrial milk, sets support prices for butter and skim milk powder, and offers to purchase products at these prices.
Through its research and advisory functions, as well as its facilitative efforts on behalf of the Canadian Milk Supply Management Committee, CDC helps to build the consensus among industry players and governments that underlies the orderly marketing of dairy products in Canada.
Farm Credit Canada
Appropriate MinisterThe Honourable Andrew Mitchell, P.C., M.P. ChairpersonRosemary Davis President and Chief Executive OfficerJohn J. Ryan Head Office1800 Hamilton Street |
AuditorAuditor General of Canada Incorporation and Status1959 by the Farm Credit Act; continued on April 2, 1993, under the Farm Credit Corporation Act (S.C. 1993, c. 14); and continued on June 14, 2001, under the Farm Credit Canada Act (S.C. 2001, c. 22), Schedule III, Part I of the Financial Administration Act; an agent of Her Majesty. MandateTo enhance rural Canada by providing specialized and personalized business and financial services and products to farming operations, including family farms, and to those businesses in rural Canada, including small and medium-sized businesses, that are related to farming. |
Corporate Profile
Farm Credit Canada (FCC) offers flexible solutions to primary producers and agribusinesses. The Farm Credit Canada Act, allows FCC to offer financial and business management services that meet and anticipate the emerging needs of the agricultural industry. Through FCC, producers and agribusinesses across rural Canada will have increased access to a broader range of services to help them achieve long-term success.
FCC maintains a corporate office in Regina and serves clients from 100 offices across Canada, primarily based in farming communities.
Canadian Heritage
Canada Council for the Arts
Appropriate MinisterThe Honourable Liza Frulla, P.C., M.P. ChairpersonKaren Kain Director and Chief Executive OfficerJohn Hobday Head Office12th Floor |
AuditorAuditor General of Canada Incorporation and Status1957 by the Canada Council Act (R.S.C. 1995, c. C-2); exempt from Divisions I to IV of Part X of the Financial Administration Act; not an agent of Her Majesty; a charitable organization for the purposes of the Income Tax Act. MandateTo foster and promote the study, enjoyment and production of works in the arts. |
Corporate Profile
The Canada Council for the Arts (the Council) provides grants and services to Canadian artists and arts organizations in dance, interdisciplinary work and performance art, media arts, music, theatre, visual arts, and writing and publishing. In addition, the Council administers the Art Bank, endowment funds, the Killam Program of scholarly awards and prizes, the Governor General's Literary Awards and the Governor General's Awards in Visual and Media Arts.
The Council is also responsible for the Canadian Commission for the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), as well as for the Public Lending Right Commission.
Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
Appropriate MinisterThe Honourable Liza Frulla, P.C., M.P. ChairpersonCarole Taylor President and Chief Executive OfficerRobert Rabinovitch Head Office181 Queen Street |
AuditorAuditor General of Canada Incorporation and StatusEstablished by the 1936 Canadian Broadcasting Act and continued by the 1958, 1968 and 1991 Broadcasting Acts (R.S.C. 1991, c. 11); exempt from Divisions I to IV of Part X of the Financial Administration Act; an agent of Her Majesty. MandateAs Canada's national public broadcaster, the corporation's mission is to inform, enlighten and entertain; to contribute to the development of a shared national consciousness and identity; to reflect the regional and cultural diversity of Canada; and to contribute to the development of Canadian talent and culture. |
Corporate Profile
The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC) produces, procures and distributes Canadian programming in English, French and eight Aboriginal languages. It also offers a selection of programs from around the world.
As of March 31, 2004, CBC's programs are distributed via satellite in combination with microwave and landline, feeding 107 CBC owned stations, 1,210 CBC rebroadcasters, 20 private affiliated stations and 272 affiliated or community-owned rebroadcasters and stations.
Canadian Museum of Civilization
Appropriate MinisterThe Honourable Liza Frulla, P.C., M.P. ChairpersonClaudette Roy President and Chief Executive OfficerVictor Rabinovitch Head Office100 Laurier Street |
AuditorAuditor General of Canada Incorporation and Status1990 by the Museums Act (S.C. 1990, c.3); Schedule III, Part I of the Financial Administration Act; an agent of Her Majesty. MandateTo increase interest in, knowledge of, and appreciation for human cultural achievements and behaviour throughout Canada and internationally. This involves establishing, for research and posterity, a collection of objects of historical or cultural interest with special but not exclusive reference to Canada. |
Corporate Profile
The Canadian Museum of Civilization Corporation (CMCC) comprises the Canadian Museum of Civilization (CMC) - Canada's national museum of social and cultural human history - and its affiliate museums: the Canadian War Museum (CWM) - Canada's national museum of military history, and the entirely virtual Museum of New France.
CMCC also houses four major permanent exhibition spaces: the Canada Hall, the First Peoples Hall, the Canadian Children's Museum, and the Canadian Postal Museum as well as an IMAX® theatre and multiple special exhibition areas.
Canadian Museum of Nature
Appropriate MinisterThe Honourable Liza Frulla, P.C., M.P. Acting ChairpersonLouise Beaudoin Lepage President and Chief Executive OfficerJoanne DiCosimo Head OfficeVictoria Memorial Museum Building |
AuditorAuditor General of Canada Incorporation and Status1990 by the Museums Act (S.C. 1990, c. 3); Schedule III, Part I of the Financial Administration Act; an agent of Her Majesty. MandateTo increase throughout Canada and internationally, interest in, knowledge of and appreciation and respect for the natural world by establishing, maintaining and developing for research and posterity a collection of natural history objects, with special but not exclusive reference to Canada, and by demonstrating the natural world, the knowledge derived from it and the understanding it represents. |
Corporate Profile
The Canadian Museum of Nature (CMN) acquires and maintains collections of a wide variety of plants, animals and minerals. In addition to conducting research and publishing scientific articles, CMN educates the public through various programs. These educational products include a variety of interactive, travelling and multimedia exhibits, lectures, broadcasts and a Web site.
Canadian Race Relations Foundation
Appropriate MinisterThe Honourable Liza Frulla, P.C., M.P. Chairperson/PresidentPatrick Case Executive DirectorKaren R. Mock Head OfficeSuite 701 |
AuditorHilborn Ellis Grant LLP Incorporation and Status1996 under the Canadian Race Relations Foundation Act; exempt from Part X of the Financial Administration Act; not an agent of Her Majesty; a registered charity for the purposes of the Income Tax Act. MandateTo facilitate, throughout Canada, the development, sharing and application of knowledge and expertise to contribute to the elimination of racism and all other forms of racial discrimination in Canadian society. |
Corporate Profile
The Canadian Race Relations Foundation's (CRRF's) work focuses on raising public awareness of the causes and manifestations of racism in Canada. It is a source of information, providing perspective and research data to contribute to the elimination of racism.
The Foundation focuses on a variety of issues through the contract research program and conferences, forums and workshops placing particular emphasis on eliminating racism in employment and education. Information and resource development include disseminating information through the CRRF's Web site, annotated bibliographies and published materials.
The Foundation was proclaimed by the federal government on October 29, 1996 and, in accordance with the Japanese Canadian Redress Agreement, the government provided the Foundation with a one-time endowment fund of $24 million. CRRF operates on income generated by investing the endowment fund, and donations.
National Arts Centre Corporation
Appropriate MinisterThe Honourable Liza Frulla, P.C., M.P. ChairpersonDavid S. R. Leighton President and Chief Executive OfficerPeter A. Herrndorf Head Office53 Elgin Street |
AuditorAuditor General of Canada Incorporation and Status1966 by the National Arts Centre Act (R.S.C. 1985, c. N-3); exempt from Divisions I to IV of Part X of the Financial Administration Act; not an agent of Her Majesty; a charitable organization for the purposes of the Income Tax Act. MandateTo play a leadership role in fostering artistic excellence in all of the performing arts disciplines. |
Corporate Profile
The National Arts Centre Corporation (NAC) was created in 1966 by an Act of Parliament as a national showcase for the performing arts. It co-produces with other organizations throughout the country. It also hosts festivals and, through media and its tours, reaches out to audiences across Canada and around the world.
The NAC is home to the National Arts Centre Orchestra, and fulfills its artistic mandate through the presentation of classical music, dance, English language theatre, French language theatre, variety and community programming.
In addition to ticket sales and donations, the NAC generates half of its total revenue from facilities rentals, catering, and restaurant and parking services. The balance comes from an annual Parliamentary appropriation.
National Capital Commission
Appropriate MinisterThe Honourable Liza Frulla, P.C., M.P. Chairperson and Chief Executive OfficerMarcel Beaudry Head Office40 Elgin Street |
AuditorAuditor General of Canada Incorporation and Status1958 by the National Capital Act (R.S.C. 1985, c. N-4; amended in 1988 S.C. 1988, c. 54); Schedule III, Part X of the Financial Administration Act; an agent of Her Majesty. MandateTo prepare plans for and assist in the development, conservation and improvement of the National Capital Region; to organize, sponsor, or promote public activities and events in the National Capital Region to enrich the cultural and social fabric of Canada, the equality of status of the official languages of Canada, and the heritage of the people of Canada. |
Corporate Profile
The National Capital Commission (NCC) fosters Canadian pride and contributes to awareness and understanding of, and participation in, Canada's National Capital Region (NCR). The NCC animates and interprets the Capital as a place to experience Canadian heritage, culture and achievements through the presentation of major events including Canada Day and Winterlude, through the Capital Infocentre and other orientation programs to inform visitors about the Capital, and through outreach and marketing activities to increase awareness of the Capital outside the NCR.
The NCC also plans the development and use of federal lands in the NCR. As well, the Corporation manages and protects its own physical assets to optimize their contribution to the NCC's programs and mandate, and looks after other key federal lands and buildings for future generations, including six Official Residences, urban lands, parks, parkways and bridges, Gatineau Park and the Greenbelt.
National Gallery of Canada
Appropriate MinisterThe Honourable Liza Frulla, P.C., M.P. ChairpersonDonald R. Sobey Director and Chief Executive OfficerPierre Théberge Head Office380 Sussex Drive |
AuditorAuditor General of Canada Incorporation and Status1990 by the Museums Act (S.C. 1990, c. 3); Schedule III, Part I of the Financial Administration Act; an agent of Her Majesty. MandateTo develop, maintain and make known, throughout Canada and internationally, a collection of historic and contemporary works of art with special, but not exclusive, reference to Canada; and to further the knowledge, understanding and enjoyment of art among Canadians. |
Corporate Profile
The National Gallery of Canada carries out its mandate through four broad activity areas: researching, developing and preserving collections that record Canada's visual arts heritage; furthering knowledge, understanding and enjoyment of the visual arts among all Canadians and making the collections better known in Canada and abroad though exhibitions, education and communication; assuring secure and suitable facilities for the collections, visitors and staff; and managing its staff and resources. The Gallery also has an affiliate, the Canadian Museum of Contemporary Photography in Ottawa.
National Museum of Science and Technology
Appropriate MinisterThe Honourable Liza Frulla, P.C., M.P. ChairpersonVirender K. Handa Director and Chief Executive OfficerChristopher J. Terry Head Office2380 Lancaster Road |
AuditorAuditor General of Canada Incorporation and Status1990 by the Museums Act (S.C. 1990, c. 3); Schedule III, Part I of the Financial Administration Act; an agent of Her Majesty. MandateTo foster scientific and technological literacy throughout Canada by establishing, maintaining and developing a collection of scientific and technological objects with special, but not exclusive, reference to Canada, and by demonstrating the products and processes of science and technology, as well as their economic, social and cultural relationships with society. |
Corporate Profile
The National Museum of Science and Technology (which now uses Canada Science and Technology Museum Corporation as its operating name) is responsible for the development and management of a representative collection of scientific and technological artifacts and materials which focuses on seven major subject areas - aviation, communications, industrial technology, natural resources, renewable resources including agriculture, scientific instrumentation and transportation.
The Corporation manages three museum sites: the Canada Science and Technology Museum, the Canada Agriculture Museum and the Canada Aviation Museum. Each museum sets its own public programming activities and strategies in recognition of the different markets and clientele each serves. The museums operate under a common set of corporate policies. Support services such as human resources, finance and facilities management are provided centrally.
Telefilm Canada
Appropriate MinisterThe Honourable Liza Frulla, P.C., M.P. ChairpersonCharles Bélanger Acting Executive DirectorCarolle Brabant Head OfficeSuite 700 |
AuditorAuditor General of Canada Incorporation and Status1967 by the Canadian Film Development Corporation Act (R.S.C. 1985, c. C-16); exempt from Divisions I to IV of Part X of the Financial Administration Act; an agent of Her Majesty. MandateTo foster and promote an independent film and television production industry in Canada. |
Corporate Profile
Telefilm Canada is dedicated primarily to the development and promotion of the Canadian film, television, new media and music industries.
The Corporation provides financial assistance and strategic leverage to the industry in producing high-quality works - e.g. feature films, drama series, documentaries, children's shows, variety/performing arts programs, and new media products - that reflect Canadian society, including its linguistic duality and cultural diversity.
Telefilm Canada maintains four offices in Canada (in Montréal, Toronto, Vancouver and Halifax), along with a European office, located in Paris.
Finance
Bank of Canada
Appropriate MinisterThe Honourable Ralph E. Goodale, P.C., M.P. GovernorDavid A. Dodge Head Office234 Wellington Street |
AuditorsRaymond Chabot Grant Thornton Incorporation and Status1934 by the Bank of Canada Act (R.S.C. 1985, c. B-2); acts as the fiscal agent of the Government of Canada; exempt from Divisions I to IV of Part X of the Financial Administration Act. MandateTo formulate and implement monetary policy in Canada; and to act as the government's fiscal agent. The Bank has the sole right to issue paper currency for circulation in Canada. |
Corporate Profile
The Bank of Canada's responsibilities focus on the goals of low and stable inflation, a safe and secure currency, financial stability, and the efficient management of government funds and public debt. These responsibilities are carried out as part of the following primary functions:
- Monetary policy: The goal of monetary policy is to contribute to solid economic performance and rising living standards for Canadians by keeping inflation low, stable and predictable.
- Currency: The Bank issues bank notes in Canada. This involves note design as well as distribution of bank notes, and their eventual replacement.
- Central banking services: The Bank promotes financial system stability and provides efficient funds-management services to the federal government.
- Retail debt services: The Bank is responsible for ensuring that all holders of Canada Savings Bonds and Canada Premium Bonds have their information registered and their accounts serviced through efficient operations and systems support.
Canada Deposit Insurance Corporation
Appropriate MinisterThe Honourable Ralph E. Goodale, P.C., M.P. ChairpersonRonald N. Robertson President and Chief Executive OfficerJean Pierre Sabourin Head Office17th Floor |
AuditorAuditor General of Canada Incorporation and Status1967 by the Canada Deposit Insurance Corporation Act (R.S.C. 1985, c. C-3; R.S.C. 1985, c. 18 (2nd Supp.); S.C. 1992, c. 26); Schedule III, Part I of the Financial Administration Act; an agent of Her Majesty. MandateTo provide insurance for eligible deposits with member institutions; to promote standards of sound business and financial practices for member institutions, and to promote and otherwise contribute to the stability of the Canadian financial system; and to pursue the foregoing for the benefit of depositors and in such a manner as will minimize CDIC's exposure to loss. |
Corporate Profile
In providing deposit insurance, the Canada Deposit Insurance Corporation (CDIC) undertakes a wide range of initiatives to increase understanding of deposit insurance, to assess and monitor the risks of insuring deposits in collaboration with regulators, to manage relationships with federal and provincial governments, member institutions and their associations, and other interested parties, to keep abreast of economic and policy issues, and to minimize the cost of deposit insurance. The primary functions of CDIC involve insurance and risk management, claims and recoveries, and depositor communications and awareness.
At March 31, 2004, CDIC had 86 member institutions, 2 less than the previous year.
Canada Development Investment Corporation
Appropriate MinisterThe Honourable Ralph E. Goodale, P.C., M.P. ChairpersonDonald McQ. Shaver Head OfficeL'Esplanade Laurier |
AuditorsAuditor General of Canada Incorporation and Status1982 under the Canada Business Corporations Act. Articles of incorporation, May 26, 1982; Schedule III, Part II of the Financial Administration Act; an agent of Her Majesty. MandateTo manage Crown corporations and investments assigned to it, and to privatize its holdings when appropriate. In January 1995, the government completed an assessment of the Corporation's future role. As a result, the Corporation's current mandate is to wind down its operations by divesting its remaining assets in an orderly fashion and reducing its operating costs to a minimum as soon as possible. |
Corporate Profile
The Canada Development Investment Corporation (CDIC) manages two wholly owned subsidiaries: Canada Eldor Inc. and Canada Hibernia Holding Corporation. The latter manages the federal government's 8.5-per-cent interest in the Hibernia Oil and Gas Offshore Development Project.
CDIC also administers outstanding issues pursuant to prior divestitures, including the sale of the operating assets of Canada Eldor Inc. (CEI) to Cameco Corporation (Cameco). These issues, include certain waste contingencies and outstanding litigation.
Canada Pension Plan Investment Board
Appropriate MinisterThe Honourable Ralph E. Goodale, P.C., M.P. ChairpersonGail Cook-Bennett President and Chief Executive OfficerJohn A. MacNaughton Head OfficeSuite 2700 |
AuditorDeloitte & Touche LLP Incorporation and Status1998 by the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board Act (S.C. 1997, c. 40); exempt from Divisions I to IV of Part X of the Financial Administration Act; not an agent of Her Majesty. MandateTo manage prudently and professionally in the best interests of contributors and beneficiaries, with a view to achieving a maximum rate of return without undue risk of loss, funds transferred to the CPP Investment Board from the Canada Pension Plan account. |
Corporate Profile
The role of the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPP Investment Board) is to increase the long-term value of the Canada Pension Plan (CPP) assets by prudently investing in capital markets funds not required to pay current pensions.
Fisheries and Oceans
Freshwater Fish Marketing Corporation
Appropriate MinisterThe Honourable Geoff Regan, P.C., M.P. ChairpersonJim Bear President and Chief Executive OfficerRobert F. Hand Head Office1199 Plessis Road AuditorAuditor General of Canada |
Incorporation and Status1969 by the Freshwater Fish Marketing Act (R.S.C. 1985, c. F-13); Schedule III, Part I of the Financial Administration Act; an agent of Her Majesty. MandateTo market fish in an orderly manner, to maximize returns to fish producers and to promote international markets and increase trade in fish. Established with the participation of each of the provinces and the territory in which it operates for the purpose of marketing and trading in and outside of Canada in fish, fish products and fish by-products produced within its mandated region. The participation of the provinces of Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta and Ontario, and the Northwest Territories was established by agreement with the Government of Canada. |
Corporate Profile
The Freshwater Fish Marketing Corporation operates on a self-sustaining basis with no appropriations from Parliament. In practice, the Corporation operates much like a producers' co-operative, with the beneficiaries being the commercial fish producers in Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta, the Northwest Territories and Northwestern Ontario. The Corporation has the exclusive right to trade and market the products of the commercial fishery on an interprovincial and export basis. Its primary goal is to achieve the greatest economic returns possible for the commercial fish producers it serves, by providing a range of products and services to its customers.
Foreign Affairs
International Development Research Centre
Appropriate MinisterThe Honourable Pierre S. Pettigrew, P.C., M.P. ChairpersonGordon S. Smith President and Chief Executive OfficerMaureen O'Neil Head Office250 Albert Street |
AuditorAuditor General of Canada Incorporation and Status1970 by the International Development Research Centre Act, (R.S.C. 1985, c. I-19); exempt from Divisions I to IV of Part X of the Financial Administration Act; not an agent of Her Majesty. MandateTo initiate, encourage, support and conduct research into the problems of the developing regions of the world and into the means for applying and adapting scientific, technical and other knowledge for the economic and social advancement of those regions. |
Corporate Profile
The International Development Research Centre (IDRC) is one of the world's leading institutions in the generation and application of new knowledge to meet the challenges facing developing countries. IDRC funds applied research by researchers from developing countries on the problems they identify as crucial to their communities. It also provides technical support to those researchers. IDRC builds local capacity in developing countries to undertake research and create innovations. IDRC also fosters alliances and knowledge sharing between scientific, academic and development communities in Canada and developing countries.
IDRC's core mission supports Canada's foreign policy and innovation policy goals, including the long-term commitment of devoting no less than 5% of Canada's research and development investment to a knowledge-based approach to development assistance.
Human Resources and Skills Development
Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation
Appropriate MinisterThe Honourable Joseph F. Fontana, P.C., M.P. Acting ChairpersonDino Chiesa President and Chief Executive OfficerKaren Kinsley Head Office700 Montreal Road AuditorsAuditor General of Canada |
Incorporation and Status1946 by the Central Mortgage and Housing Corporation Act; amended March 16, 1979, to Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation Act (R.S.C. 1985, c. C-7); Schedule III, Part I of the Financial Administration Act; an agent of Her Majesty except when s.14 of its Act applies. MandateTo promote the construction, repair and modernization of housing, the improvement of housing and living conditions, housing affordability and choice, the availability of low-cost financing for housing and the national well-being of the housing sector. |
Corporate Profile
As Canada's national housing agency, the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation's (CMHC's) mission is to promote housing quality, affordability and choice for Canadians. CMHC delivers its products and services to Canadians and supports federal policy objectives through four business pillars: Insurance and Securitization, Assisted Housing, Research and Information Transfer, and CMHC International.
The Corporation: ensures the availability, accessibility and choice of housing funding to Canadians; improves housing and supports the housing market; participates in assisted housing initiatives; and supports and promotes the export of Canadian housing products and expertise by providing practical information and advice to the housing industry.
Industry
Business Development Bank of Canada
Appropriate MinisterThe Honourable David Emerson, P.C., M.P. ChairpersonCedric E. Ritchie Acting President and Chief Executive OfficerAndré Bourdeau Head OfficeBDC Building |
AuditorsAuditor General of Canada Incorporation and Status1974 by the Federal Business Development Bank Act (R.S.C. 1985, c. F-6) and continued by the Business Development Bank of Canada Act (S.C. 1995, c. 28); Schedule III, Part I of the Financial Administration Act; an agent of Her Majesty. MandateTo promote and assist in the development of business enterprises in Canada, especially small and medium-sized, by providing a wide range of financial and business management consulting products and services. |
Corporate Profile
The Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC)'s mission is to help create and develop Canadian small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) through timely and relevant financial and consulting services. BDC provides complementary financial services and is a pan-Canadian source of equity financing.
BDC aims to make a unique and significant contribution to the success of dynamic and innovative entrepreneurship for the benefit of all Canadians. In carrying out its mandate, the Bank gives special consideration to supporting the innovative capacity of SMEs through its array of financial and consulting solutions.
Canadian Tourism Commission
Appropriate MinisterThe Honourable David Emerson, P.C., M.P. ChairpersonThe Honourable Charles Lapointe, P.C., Interim President and Chief Executive OfficerDoug Fyfe Head OfficeSuite 600 |
AuditorAuditor General of Canada Incorporation and Status2001 by the Canadian Tourism Commission Act (S.C. 2000, c. C-5); Schedule III, Part I of the Financial Administration Act; an agent of Her Majesty. MandateTo sustain a vibrant and profitable tourism industry in Canada, market Canada as a desirable tourist destination, support a co-operative relationship between the private sector and the governments of Canada, the provinces and the territories with respect to Canadian tourism; and provide information about Canadian tourism to the private sector and to the federal, provincial and territorial governments. |
Corporate Profile
The Canadian Tourism Commission's (CTC) activities include marketing Canada within Canada and internationally as a world class, all-season tourism destination, and providing Canada's tourism industry with the tools and strategic information it needs to succeed. In pursuit of its objectives, and working with its public- and private-sector partners, the CTC undertakes:
- Joint advertising and promotional activities in markets across Canada, United States, Asia-Pacific, and Europe/Latin America;
- Macroeconomic, market and industry research;
- Industry relations and Product Innovation and Enhancement activities;
- Production of TOURISM Daily; TOURISM online, sent out monthly; and TOURISM, Canada's tourism business magazine, published every two months.
Cape Breton Growth Fund Corporation
Appropriate MinisterThe Honourable Joseph McGuire, P.C., M.P. Chairperson and Chief Executive OfficerRick Beaton Head Office15 Dorchester Street |
AuditorAuditor General of Canada Incorporation and StatusAugust 25, 2000, pursuant to the Canada Business Corporations Act, as a wholly owned subsidiary of the Enterprise Cape Breton Corporation and directed to report as if it were a parent Crown corporation (P.C. 2000-1341); an agent of Her Majesty. MandateTo promote and assist, either alone or in conjunction with any person or the governments of Canada or of Nova Scotia or any agency of either of those governments, the financing and development of industry on Cape Breton Island to provide employment outside the coal producing industry and to broaden the base of the economy of Cape Breton Island. |
Corporate Profile
The Cape Breton Growth Fund Corporation (CBGF) was incorporated on August 25, 2000 as a wholly owned subsidiary of the Enterprise Cape Breton Corporation (ECBC), a federal Crown corporation with a mandate for economic development on Cape Breton Island and in the Mulgrave area. As such, the CBGF is vested with the same broad economic mandate and flexible powers as ECBC. Although established as a wholly owned subsidiary, CBGF has been deemed to be a parent Crown corporation for the purposes of Part X of the Financial Administration Act and therefore has its own board of directors and is required to report separately to Parliament through its own corporate plan summary and annual report.
The Governor in council has directed that after the Corporation's funding is fully committed, the remaining assets and liabilities are to be transferred to Enterprise Cape Breton Corporation and the Corporation is to be dissolved.
Enterprise Cape Breton Corporation
Appropriate MinisterThe Honourable David Emerson, P.C., M.P. President and Chief Executive OfficerMonique Collette Head OfficeCommerce Tower |
AuditorAuditor General of Canada Incorporation and Status1988 by the Enterprise Cape Breton Corporation Act (Part II of the Government Organization Act, Atlantic Canada, 1987 [S.C. 1988, c. 50]); Schedule III, Part I of the Financial Administration Act; an agent of Her Majesty. MandateTo promote and assist the financing and development of industry on Cape Breton Island and a portion of mainland Nova Scotia in and around the Town of Mulgrave; to provide employment outside the coal-producing sector; and to broaden the base of the local economy. |
Corporate Profile
The Enterprise Cape Breton Corporation (ECBC) takes a lead role in creating a business environment that fosters sustainable job creation and economic growth on Cape Breton Island and the Mulgrave area of Nova Scotia. It promotes these objectives in cooperation with the private and public sectors.
Part of ECBC's role in the economic development of Cape Breton Island is the delivery of the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA) programs. A portion of ECBC staff and time is dedicated to the delivery of these programs. ECBC strives to ensure that its development activities do not duplicate the programs of ACOA or other government departments.
ECBC has received additional allocations due to the closure of the Cape Breton Development Corporation (Devco), the federal Crown corporation responsible for coal mining on Cape Breton Island. ECBC has received an additional $10 million to be used for community economic development in those communities most affected by the closure.
Standards Council of Canada
Appropriate MinisterThe Honourable David Emerson, P.C., M.P. ChairpersonHugh A. Krentz Executive DirectorPeter D. Clark Head OfficeSuite 200 |
AuditorAuditor General of Canada Incorporation and Status1970 by the Standards Council of Canada Act (R.S.C. 1996, c. 24); Schedule III, Part I of the Financial Administration Act; not an agent of Her Majesty. MandateTo oversee Canada's National Standards System by promoting efficient and effective voluntary standardization in Canada where standardization is not expressly provided for by law. These activities are aimed at advancing the national economy, supporting sustainable development, and benefiting the health, safety and welfare of workers and the public. These functions are also intended to assist and protect consumers, facilitate domestic and international trade, and further international cooperation in relation to standardization. |
Corporate Profile
The Standards Council of Canada's (SCC's) work falls into three principal areas: accreditation of Canadian standards development organizations and conformity assessment organizations in Canada and other countries as designated in the Standards Council of Canada Act; representation of Canadian interests in international and regional standardization and trade forums; and dissemination of all types of standardization information.
SCC also serves as Canada's World Trade Organization/North American Free Trade Agreement (WTO/NAFTA) Enquiry Point.
Infrastructure and Communities
Canada Lands Company Limited
Appropriate MinisterThe Honourable John F. Godfrey, P.C., M.P. ChairpersonMarc Rochon President and Chief Executive OfficerVacant Head OfficeSuite 1500 |
AuditorAuditor General of Canada Incorporation and Status1956 by letters patent; reorganized under the Canada Business Corporations Act, September 19, 1977; Certificate of Continuance under the Canada Business Corporations Act, July 7, 1981; Schedule III, Part I of the Financial Administration Act; an agent of Her Majesty. MandateTo create value, through its active subsidiary, from strategic properties no longer required for program purposes by the Government of Canada. |
Corporate Profile
Canada Lands Company Limited (Canada Lands) is the parent company of three wholly owned subsidiaries: Canada Lands Company CLC Limited, which handles the real estate operations; Parc Downsview Park Inc., which reports as a parent Crown corporation and is responsible for the development and management of an urban recreational greenspace on the former CFB Toronto lands; and the Old Port of Montreal Corporation Inc., which reports as a parent Crown corporation and is responsible for redeveloping the Old Port of Montreal.
The property holdings of the Corporation fall into three categories, namely, rental properties, properties under development and land held for development or sale. Its principal managed property is Canada's National Tower ("CN Tower") in Toronto.
Old Port of Montreal Corporation Inc.
Appropriate MinisterThe Honourable John F. Godfrey, P.C., M.P. ChairpersonBernard Lamarre President and Chief Executive OfficerMme Claude Benoit Head Office333, rue de la Commune Ouest |
AuditorAuditor General of Canada Incorporation and Status1981 under the Canada Business Corporations Act; a wholly owned subsidiary of the Canada Lands Company Limited; directed by Order in Council (P.C. 1987-86) to report as if it were a parent Crown corporation; an agent of Her Majesty. MandateTo develop and promote the Old Port of Montreal site; and to manage and maintain the Crown property in that location intended for recreational, tourist and cultural activities for the general public. |
Corporate Profile
The Old Port of Montreal Corporation Inc. manages and develops a riverside urban park for recreation, tourism and cultural activities. The 54-hectare Old Port site has seen significant developments, mainly over the past ten years, and it can now accommodate over seven million visitors a year.
Besides the spaces for recreation and games, the Corporation provides parking services, a port of call for pleasure boats, and a heritage interpretation trail promoting various products. Also, each year it presents a program of over 300 events.
The Corporation also manages the Montreal Science Centre, with three interactive exhibition halls, the IMAX® theatre and the IMMERSION movie game, along with cultural and educational action programs.
Parc Downsview Park Inc.
Appropriate MinisterThe Honourable John F. Godfrey, P.C., M.P. ChairpersonDavid V. J. Bell President and Chief Executive OfficerVacant Head Office35 Carl Hall Road |
AuditorAuditor General of Canada Incorporation and StatusJuly 17, 1998, pursuant to the Canada Business Corporations Act as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Canada Lands Company Limited and directed to report as if it were a parent Crown corporation (P.C. 2003-1304); an agent crown corporation. MandateTo develop and manage Downsview Park on most of the former Canadian Forces Base Toronto lands as a unique urban recreational green space, to be held in perpetuity and in trust for the enjoyment of future generations. |
Corporate Profile
Parc Downsview Park was incorporated (as CLC Downsview Inc.) on July 17, 1998, under the Canada Business Corporations Act as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Canada Lands Company Limited. Amendments filed January 12, 1999 and February 2, 1999; March 23, 2000, changed the registered name of the Corporation from CLC Downsview Inc. to Parc Downsview Park Inc. Although established as a wholly owned subsidiary, PDP has been deemed to be a parent Crown corporation for the purposes of Part X of the Financial Administration Act (FAA) and therefore is required to report separately to Parliament through its own corporate plan summary and annual report.
The Corporation is to be entirely self-financing, with its principal source of revenues derived from the sale or lease of land and facilities, as well as from donations through a Foundation.
Queens Quay West Land Corporation
Appropriate MinisterThe Honourable John F. Godfrey, P.C., M.P. ChairpersonVacant Head OfficeSuite 1500 |
AuditorAuditor General of Canada Incorporation and Status1936 as Terminal Warehouses Ltd. under the Ontario Companies Act; July 14, 1978 as Harbourfront Corporation under the Business Corporations Act of Ontario; continued under the Canada Business Corporations Act, December 21, 1984; Schedule III, Part I of the Financial Administration Act; not an agent of Her Majesty. MandateTo provide solutions to all outstanding business issues, which would allow QQWLC to dispose of its real estate assets and to be dissolved. |
Corporate Profile
Queens Quay West Land Corporation manages the remaining federal properties at the Harbourfront site in Toronto under an agreement with the federal government. Most of the original 100-acre site has been conveyed to the City of Toronto.
In August 1996, the management of the Corporation was transferred from the Canada Development Investment Corporation to Canada Lands Company CLC Limited, which provides staff, facilities and corporate administration. In addition, as the need arises, it continues to retain consultants and advisors to assist with the implementation of its mandate.
International Trade
Canadian Commercial Corporation
Appropriate MinisterThe Honourable James S. Peterson, P.C., M.P. ChairpersonAlan R. Curleigh Acting President and
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AuditorAuditor General of Canada Incorporation and Status1946 by the Canadian Commercial Corporation Act (R.S.C. 1985, c. C-14); Schedule III, Part I of the Financial Administration Act; an agent of Her Majesty. MandateTo assist in the development of trade between Canada and other nations. |
Corporate Profile
As Canada's export contracting agency, the Canadian Commercial Corporation (CCC) brings international buyers and Canadian exporters together through contracts built on the best possible terms and conditions. CCC is a member of Team Canada Inc.
As the export contracting arm of the federal government, CCC:
- Provides privileged access for Canadian exports to the U.S. Department of Defense and National Aeronautics and Space Administration markets through formal agreements signed by the Government of Canada;
- Negotiates commercial sales on behalf of Canadian exporters by acting as Prime Contractor, thus providing a platform for government to government transactions;
- Facilitates access to commercial sources of export pre-shipment financing; and Offers assistance and expertise in bid or proposal preparation, export contract negotiations and contract management.
Export Development Canada
Appropriate MinisterThe Honourable James S. Peterson, P.C., M.P. ChairpersonPaul Gobeil Acting President and Chief Executive OfficerGilles Ross Head Office151 O'Connor Street |
AuditorAuditor General of Canada Incorporation and Status1969 by the Export Development Act (R.S.C. 1985, c. E-20); (S.C. 1993, c. 26, in force June 10, 1993); (S.C. 2001, c. 33, in force December 21, 2001); Schedule III, Part I of the Financial Administration Act; an agent of Her Majesty. MandateTo support and develop Canada's export trade and Canadian capacity to engage in that trade and respond to international business opportunities. |
Corporate Profile
Export Development Canada's (EDC) mandate is to support and develop Canada's export trade and Canadian capacity to engage in that trade and respond to international business opportunities. In order to fulfil its mandate, EDC has a wide range of trade finance and risk management services that are available to Canadian companies. These services fall into five general categories: accounts receivable insurance; financing services; bonding services; political risk insurance; and equity.
EDC also shares its risk management knowledge via several services including on-line economic summaries, country market analyses and Let's Talk Workshops. These services ensure that Canadian exporters and investors have information on world conditions which may affect their business.
Through its sector- and product-based business teams and specialized customer support groups, EDC provides a full range of trade finance services to assist Canadian exporters and investors.
Natural Resources
Atomic Energy of Canada Limited
Appropriate MinisterThe Honourable R. John Efford, P.C., M.P. ChairpersonJ. Raymond Frenette President and Chief Executive OfficerRobert G. Van Adel Head Office2251 Speakman Drive |
AuditorsAuditor General of Canada Incorporation and Status1952 under Part I of the Canada Corporations Act; continued July 8, 1977, under a certificate, amended July 5, 1982, under the Canada Business Corporations Act; Schedule III, Part I of the Financial Administration Act; an agent of Her Majesty. MandateSustain and enhance nuclear technology to safely and securely support Canada's nuclear energy supply; manage nuclear wastes and legacy liabilities; and maximize return on investment in nuclear technology by supplying innovative products and services. |
Corporate Profile
AECL is an integrated nuclear technology company providing services to nuclear utilities worldwide. AECL's commercial operations include reactor development, design, engineering, special equipment, manufacturing, project management and construction of CANada Deuterium Uranium (CANDU®) power plants, and provision of reactor services and technical support to operating CANDU reactors. AECL also operates nuclear laboratories and performs research, produces isotopes used in nuclear medicine and other applications, stores and manages nuclear wastes and decommissions nuclear facilities.
Cape Breton Development Corporation
Appropriate MinisterThe Honourable R. John Efford, P.C., M.P. ChairpersonGordon M. MacInnis President and Chief Executive OfficerMerrill D. Buchanan Head Office2920 Hinchey Avenue |
AuditorAuditor General of Canada Incorporation and Status1967 by the Cape Breton Development Corporation Act, (R.S.C. 1985, c. C-25); Schedule III, Part I of the Financial Administration Act; an agent of Her Majesty. MandateTo administer and fund the closure of the mining operations and related workforce reduction programs. |
Corporate Profile
The Cape Breton Development Corporation (Devco) was formed by an Act of Parliament in 1967 and is wholly owned by the Government of Canada. The Corporation, which is located on Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia, closed its last remaining coal mine in the fall of 2001. Also, at that time, a sale of surface assets including the pier, railway and other associated assets was concluded. The residual activities of the Corporation involve addressing significant obligations for benefits to former employees and for environmental remediation as well as the disposal of remaining assets.
National Revenue
Canada Post Corporation
Appropriate MinisterThe Honourable John McCallum, P.C., M.P. ChairpersonGordon Feeney Acting President and Chief Executive OfficerAnne Joynt Head OfficeCanada Post Place |
AuditorDeloitte & Touche LLP Incorporation and Status1981 by the Canada Post Corporation Act (R.S.C. 1985, c. C-10); Schedule III, Part II of the Financial Administration Act; an agent of Her Majesty. MandateTo operate Canada's postal service on a self-sustaining basis with a standard of service that meets the needs of Canadians. |
Corporate Profile
The Canada Post Corporation's vision is to be a world leader in providing innovative physical and electronic delivery solutions, creating value for customers, employees and all Canadians. The Corporation is entrusted with approximately 10.5 billion messages and parcels annually. These items are processed through 26 major plants and many other facilities for delivery to 14 million addresses in Canada. In so doing, it serves approximately 32 million Canadians and over one million businesses and public institutions. There are over 23,500 retail points of purchase where customers can access postal services.
Royal Canadian Mint
Appropriate MinisterThe Honourable John McCallum, P.C., M.P. ChairpersonEmmanuel Triassi President/CEO and Master of the MintThe Honourable David Dingwall, P.C. Head Office320 Sussex Drive |
AuditorAuditor General of Canada Incorporation and Status1969 by the Royal Canadian Mint Act (R.S.C. 1985, c. R-9); Schedule III, Part II of the Financial Administration Act; an agent of Her Majesty. MandateTo mint coins in anticipation of profit and to carry out other related activities. |
Corporate Profile
The Royal Canadian Mint (the Mint) is responsible for minting the nation's circulation coins. Founded in 1908 as a branch of the Mint of the United Kingdom, its operations were devolved to the Crown in right of Canada in 1931. Initially a departmental agency of the government, the Mint was incorporated by legislation in 1969. In 1987, a share-capital structure was created for the Mint, and shares were issued to Canada. In 1999, the legislation was further amended to give the Mint the rights, powers and privileges and the capacity of a natural person.
As a fully commercial Crown corporation, the Mint generates commercial revenue by offering a wide range of specialized coin products and related services, both nationally and internationally.
The Mint owns two facilities - one in Ottawa and the other in Winnipeg. The Ottawa facility houses the corporate head office, the gold refinery, and the production facilities for numismatic and bullion coins, medals and medallions. The Winnipeg Plant, which includes a plating facility, produces all of Canada's circulation coins as well as circulation coins for foreign countries.
Public Works and Government Services
Defence Construction (1951) Limited
Appropriate MinisterThe Honourable Scott Brison, P.C., M.P. ChairpersonJohn D. McLure President and Chief Executive OfficerRoss Nicholls Head OfficePlace de Ville, Tower B |
AuditorAuditor General of Canada Incorporation and Status1951 by the Defence Production Act (R.S.C. 1985, c. D-1); continued under the Canada Business Corporations Act, November 21, 1978; Schedule III, Part I of the Financial Administration Act; an agent of Her Majesty. MandateDefence Construction (1951) Limited was created in 1951 to provide a wide variety of property-related services to support the Department of National Defence in the management of its facilities infrastructure needs. |
Corporate Profile
Defence Construction (1951) Limited (DCC) provides service in the areas of contracting, contract management and other property related services in support of defence projects. DCC's involvement includes supporting the environmental programs of the Department of National Defence (DND), as well as its construction programs at home and abroad. All infrastructure work is implemented by private industry and DCC serves as an interface between DND and the contractors and suppliers contracted to complete the work. DCC's function is to ensure the financial and competitive integrity of the contracting process; devise sound contracts that protect the interests of both the government and those entrusted with implementation; and monitor and influence the time, cost and quality aspects of projects.
Transport
Atlantic Pilotage Authority
Appropriate MinisterThe Honourable Jean-C. Lapierre, P.C., M.P. ChairpersonAnne Soucie Chief Executive OfficerR. Anthony McGuinness Head OfficeSuite 910 |
AuditorAuditor General of Canada Incorporation and Status1972 pursuant to the Pilotage Act (R.S.C. 1985, c. P-14); Schedule III, Part I of the Financial Administration Act; not an agent of Her Majesty. MandateTo establish, operate, maintain and administer, in the interest of safety, an efficient pilotage service within the designated waters set out in respect of the Authority. These objectives are to be achieved by establishing a fair and reasonable tariff. |
Corporate Profile
In addition to providing pilotage services, the Atlantic Pilotage Authority (the Authority) with the approval of the Governor in Council makes regulations that prescribe the compulsory pilotage areas; the ships or classes of ships that are subject to compulsory pilotage; when compulsory pilotage may be waived; the tariff rates for pilotage; and the classes of licences and classes of pilotage certificates that may be issued.
Of the 33 pilotage areas in the Atlantic region, 16 are compulsory pilotage areas. The criteria for determining which ports should become compulsory are: the degree of difficulty and hazard in the approaches and within the port itself; the amount of vessel movement and the manoeuvrability of those vessels; the design of wharves and slips; the nature of the cargo; and environmental concerns and the preservation of the ecosystem.
Blue Water Bridge Authority
Appropriate MinisterThe Honourable Jean-C. Lapierre, P.C., M.P. ChairpersonDouglas G. Keddy President and CEODan M. Elash Head Office1 Bridge Street |
AuditorAuditor General of Canada Incorporation and Status1964 by the Blue Water Bridge Authority Act; became a federal Crown corporation listed in Schedule III, Part I of the Financial Administration Act on April 26, 2002; not an agent of Her Majesty. MandateTo operate, maintain and repair the Canadian halves of the two bridges spanning the St. Clair River between Sarnia, Ontario and Port Huron, Michigan and the approaches and structures. |
Corporate Profile
The Blue Water Bridge Authority (BWBA) owns and operates the Canadian half of the Blue Water Bridge, located between Sarnia/Point Edward, Ontario, and Port Huron, Michigan. The American half is owned and operated by the Michigan Department of Transportation. The BWBA was created in 1964 by the Blue Water Bridge Authority Act, and was expected to become a bi-national authority. However, the U.S. has never exercised its option to appoint members, which would have created the bi-national authority. Because all members of the board of directors are appointed by the Governor in Council, the Blue Water Bridge Authority was deemed as a federal Crown corporation on April 26, 2002. The BWBA has the authority to set and charge tolls for the use of the bridge structures.
The Authority is in the process of preparing a renewable long-term plan for the Canadian Plaza. The plan is intended to guide development over the twenty-year period to 2022 and will include a staged implementation plan responsive to forecasted growth and financial resources in order to ensure BWBA's ability to meet future traffic demand.
Canadian Air Transport Security Authority
Appropriate MinisterThe Honourable Jean-C. Lapierre, P.C., M.P. ChairpersonBrian Flemming President and Chief Executive OfficerJacques Duchesneau Head Office13th Floor |
AuditorAuditor General of Canada Incorporation and Status2002 pursuant to the Canadian Air Transport Security Authority Act, as part of Bill C-49, the Budget Implementation Act, 2001; Schedule III, Part I of the Financial Administration Act; an agent of Her Majesty. MandateTo be responsible for the effective and efficient delivery of several key aviation security services in Canada. |
Corporate Profile
The Canadian Air Transport Security Authority (CATSA) is responsible for:
- Pre-board screening of passengers and their belongings;
- Acquisition, deployment, and maintenance of explosives detection equipment at airports;
- Federal contributions for airport policing related to civil aviation security measures;
- Implementation and oversight of the Canadian Air Carrier Protective Program, working with the RCMP to provide police on-board aircraft;
- Restricted Area Identification Card; and
- Non-Passenger screening.
CATSA is also responsible for any other air transport security functions that the Minister of Transport may assign to it, subject to any terms and conditions that the Minister may establish.
Federal Bridge Corporation Limited, The
Appropriate MinisterThe Honourable Jean-C. Lapierre, P.C., M.P. President and Chief Executive OfficerMichel Fournier Head OfficeSuite 1210 |
AuditorAuditor General of Canada Incorporation and Status1998 under the Canada Business Corporations Act; Schedule III, Part I of the Financial Administration Act; an agent of Her Majesty. MandateTo provide users with safe and effective infrastructures at its two wholly owned subsidiaries, Jacques Cartier and Champlain Bridges Incorporated and The Seaway International Bridge Corporation Ltd., as well as at the Canadian facilities of the Thousand Islands Bridge. |
Corporate Profile
The Federal Bridge Corporation Limited (FBCL) was incorporated in 1998 to assume the non-navigational management responsibilities of the St. Lawrence Seaway Authority.
FBCL is also responsible for the Jacques Cartier and Champlain Bridges Incorporated, the Seaway International Bridge Corporation, Ltd. and the activities of the Canadian half of the Thousand Islands International Bridge and also the Canadian half of the Sault Ste. Marie International Bridge.
The Corporation and its subsidiary, St. Mary's River Bridge Company, as well as its joint venture, the Seaway International Bridge Corporation, Ltd., finance their activities through their operating revenue, while the subsidiary, the Jacques Cartier and Champlain Bridges Incorporated, depends on the Government of Canada for its financing.
Great Lakes Pilotage Authority
Appropriate MinisterThe Honourable Jean-C. Lapierre, P.C., M.P. ChairpersonBrian C. Ducharme Chief Executive OfficerRobert F. Lemire Head Office2nd Floor |
AuditorAuditor General of Canada Incorporation and Status1972 by the Pilotage Act (R.S.C. 1985, c. P-14); incorporated under the Canada Corporations Act in May 1972 as a subsidiary of The St. Lawrence Seaway Authority; deemed to be a parent corporation within the meaning of the Financial Administration Act and listed in Schedule III, Part I of that Act; became a parent corporation on October 1, 1998 pursuant to the Canada Marine Act; not an agent of Her Majesty. MandateTo establish, maintain and administer a safe and efficient pilotage service in all Canadian waters in Ontario and Manitoba, as well as in Quebec south of the northern entrance to the St. Lambert Lock. |
Corporate Profile
In addition to providing pilotage services, the Great Lakes Pilotage Authority, with the approval of the Governor in Council, makes regulations that prescribe the compulsory pilotage areas; the ships or classes of ships that are subject to compulsory pilotage; when compulsory pilotage may be waived; the tariff rates for pilotage; and the classes of licences and classes of pilotage certificates that may be issued.
The Authority coordinates its operations with a number of other organizations such as the St. Lawrence Seaway Management Corporation and the United States Seaway Development Corporation which operate the lock facilities and maintain a traffic control system within the region. Other organizations involved are the Canadian Coast Guard, which provides aids to navigation, and the United States Coast Guard, which is responsible for United States pilotage matters in international waters.
Laurentian Pilotage Authority
Appropriate MinisterThe Honourable Jean-C. Lapierre, P.C., M.P. ChairpersonGilles Champagne President and Chief Executive
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AuditorAuditor General of Canada Incorporation and Status1972 by the Pilotage Act (R.S.C. 1985, c. P-14); Schedule III, Part I of the Financial Administration Act; not an agent of Her Majesty. MandateTo operate, maintain and administer a safe and efficient pilotage service in the St. Lawrence River between Les Escoumins and the north end of the St. Lambert Lock, in the Saguenay River and in Chaleur Bay north of Cap d'Espoir. |
Corporate Profile
The Laurentian Pilotage Authority serves three mandatory pilotage districts: one for the Port of Montreal, another for the navigable waters between Montreal and Quebec City, and a third for the navigable waters between Quebec City and Les Escoumins including the Saguenay River. The Authority owns and operates a pilot station at Les Escoumins with pilot boats capable of carrying pilots year round. The pilot boat services at Quebec City, Trois-Rivières, Sorel, Lanoraie and Montreal are served by private companies under contract to the Authority.
In addition to providing pilotage services, the Authority with the approval of the Governor in Council makes regulations that prescribe the compulsory pilotage areas; the ships or classes of ships that are subject to compulsory pilotage; when compulsory pilotage may be waived; the tariff rates for pilotage; and the classes of licences and classes of pilotage certificates that may be issued.
Marine Atlantic Inc.
Appropriate MinisterThe Honourable Jean-C. Lapierre, P.C., M.P. Acting ChairpersonVincent MacLean President and Chief Executive OfficerRoger Flood Head Office10 Fort William Place, Suite 802 |
AuditorAuditor General of Canada Incorporation and Status1979 by the Canada Business Corporations Act; status and ownership changed as of December 31, 1986, pursuant to the Marine Atlantic Inc. Acquisition Authorization Act (S.C. 1986, c. 36); Schedule III, Part I of the Financial Administration Act; not an agent of Her Majesty. MandateTo provide our customers with a safe, environmentally responsible and quality Newfoundland-mainland ferry service in a reliable, courteous and cost-effective manner. |
Corporate Profile
Marine Atlantic Inc. has provided continuous ferry services between Newfoundland and Nova Scotia for over 100 years. In addition to the constitutionally guaranteed ferry link between North Sydney, Nova Scotia and Port aux Basques, Newfoundland, Marine Atlantic continues to operate a seasonal alternative service between Argentia, Newfoundland and North Sydney.
The federal government through operating contracts with Transport Canada financially supports the Corporation's operations. Marine Atlantic Inc. owns and operates four ocean-going ferry vessels and three ferry terminals.
Marine Atlantic Inc. continues to have a strong economic presence in the region; it plays an important role in Newfoundland's commerce and tourism industry.
Pacific Pilotage Authority
Appropriate MinisterThe Honourable Jean-C. Lapierre, P.C., M.P. ChairpersonMaurice Fellis Chief Executive OfficerDennis B. McLennan Head Office1000-1130 West Pender Street |
AuditorAuditor General of Canada Incorporation and Status1972 pursuant to the Pilotage Act (R.S.C. 1985, c. P-14); Schedule III, Part I of the Financial Administration Act; not an agent of Her Majesty. MandateTo establish, operate, maintain and administer a safe, reliable and efficient pilotage service in the coastal waters of British Columbia including the Fraser River. |
Corporate Profile
The Pacific Pilotage Authority provides pilotage services within a commercially oriented framework directed towards maintaining financial self-sufficiency through tariffs. Coastal pilotage services are provided by the British Columbia Coast Pilots Ltd., under an agreement for services. Pilotage services on the Fraser River are provided by employee pilots.
In addition to providing pilotage services, the Authority with the approval of the Governor in Council makes regulations that prescribe the compulsory pilotage areas; the ships or classes of ships that are subject to compulsory pilotage; when compulsory pilotage may be waived; the tariff rates for pilotage; and the classes of licences and classes of pilotage certificates that may be issued.
Ridley Terminals Inc.
Appropriate MinisterThe Honourable Jean-C. Lapierre, P.C., M.P. Chairperson and Chief Executive OfficerMichael Tarr President and Chief Operating OfficerGregory A. Slocombe Head OfficePO Bag 8000 |
AuditorAuditor General of Canada Incorporation and Status1981 under the Canada Business Corporations Act; became a wholly owned subsidiary of the Canada Ports Corporation in 1991; on November 1, 2000 pursuant to section 177 of the Canada Marine Act (R.S.C. 1998, c.10), Ridley Terminals Inc. became a parent Crown corporation; Schedule III, Part I, Financial Administration Act; not an agent of Her Majesty. MandateAs a marine terminal, to provide continuous, high quality and high performance rail car unloading, product storage and loading services. |
Corporate Profile
Ridley Terminals Inc. (RTI) owns and operates a marine terminal on Ridley Island in Prince Rupert, B.C. Its train unloading and ship loading infrastructure and equipment are located on land leased from the Prince Rupert Port Authority. RTI plays an important role in supporting Canada's export coal business and is pursuing diversification into sulphur and other commodities.
The company's focus is to increase the value of Canada's investment in the terminal, to support the local community of Prince Rupert, and to help Canadian shippers compete more effectively in the international market by minimizing transportation costs.
In 2003, the federal government invited proposals for Ridley Terminals Inc. to access the level of commercial interest in the terminal, as the government proceeds with its consideration of options for the future of Ridley Terminals Inc.
VIA Rail Canada Inc.
Appropriate MinisterThe Honourable Jean-C. Lapierre, P.C., M.P. Acting ChairpersonAnthony Friend Acting President and
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AuditorAuditor General of Canada Incorporation and Status1977 under the Canada Business Corporations Act; Schedule III, Part I of the Financial Administration Act; not an agent of Her Majesty. MandateTo manage and provide a safe and efficient passenger rail service. |
Corporate Profile
VIA Rail Canada Inc. (VIA Rail) is Canada's national passenger rail company. Since its creation in 1977, the Corporation has operated passenger trains on a cross-Canada network stretching from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean and from the Great Lakes to Hudson Bay. VIA Rail operates more than 480 trains weekly on 14,000 kilometres of track, connecting over 450 communities across the country.
VIA Rail's network is made up of four main products groups:
- In Western Canada, providing year round inter city passenger transportation services while also catering to domestic and foreign tourism markets;
- In the Quebec City-Windsor Corridor, providing intercity passenger service between central Canada's largest business centers;
- In Atlantic Canada, linking the region with central Canada via the Montreal and Halifax, and Montreal through the Gaspé Peninsula routes; and
- In rural and remote areas, where VIA operates services mandated by the government to meet regional transportation needs.
Treasury Board
Public Sector Pension Investment Board
Appropriate MinisterThe Honourable Reg Alcock, P.C., M.P. ChairpersonPaul Cantor President and Chief Executive OfficerGordon J. Fyfe Head OfficeSuite 1500 Montreal OfficeSuite 2030 |
AuditorDeloitte & Touche LLP Incorporation and Status1999 pursuant to the Public Sector Pension Investment Board Act (S.C. 1999, c. 34); exempt from Part X of the Financial Administration Act; not an agent of Her Majesty. MandateTo manage the amounts that are transferred to the Investment Board pursuant to sections of the Canadian Forces Superannuation Act, the Public Service Superannuation Act and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Superannuation Act in the best interests of the contributors and beneficiaries under those Acts and to maximize investment returns without undue risk of loss. |
Corporate Profile
The Public Sector Pension Investment Board (the Investment Board) was established pursuant to the Public Sector Pension Investment Board Act to invest in financial markets the funds transferred to it, after April 1, 2000, by the Government of Canada for the Canadian Forces, federal Public Service and Royal Canadian Mounted Police pension plans.
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