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SECTION II - ANALYSIS OF PROGRAM ACTIVITIES BY STRATEGIC OUTCOME

Main Estimates and Planned Spending

The Planned Spending amount by Program Activity has been adjusted to reflect a better internal allocation of PCO's resources between activities. The 2008-2009 Main Estimates amounts will be readjusted accordingly to better reflect this allocation.

Strategic Outcome

Towards effective government policies and operations, the Privy Council Office ensures that decision making by the Prime Minister and Cabinet is well supported, and the institutions of executive government are well supported and maintained.

Analysis of Program Activities

A.1 Support for Cabinet decision making and the legislative agenda

Financial Resources (thousands of dollars)

	2007-2008	2008-2009	2009-2010
Main Estimates	5,435	5,434	5,434
Planned Spending	5,661	5,658	5,658

Human Resources (full-time equivalents)

	2007-2008	2008-2009	2009-2010
Main Estimates	48	48	48
Planned	49	49	49

Description

PCO is the guardian of the Cabinet decision-making process and carries out a coordination function, providing Cabinet and its committees with the support required to prepare for and conduct meetings.

PCO provides consultations, research and advice to facilitate decision making and legislation. PCO also provides advice and support on the management of the Government's legislative and parliamentary agenda to the Prime Minister, the Leader of the Government in the House of Commons and Minister for Democratic Reform, the Leader of the Government in the Senate and Secretary of State (Seniors), and the Secretary of State and Chief Government Whip.

Expected Result	Priorities Supported	Performance Indicators
Cabinet decision making and legislative agenda are supported	Support the Prime Minister in exercising his overall leadership responsibility	Report in the Departmental Performance Report (DPR) on the consultation, coordination and integration mechanisms managed by PCO in support of Cabinet decision making and the development of legislation Report in the DPR legislative achievements in relation to the legislative agenda  Report in the DPR on changes made to Cabinet decision-making structures

A.2 Advice to the Prime Minister and ministers on issues, policies, machinery and appointments

Financial Resources (thousands of dollars)

	2007-2008	2008-2009	2009-2010
Main Estimates	59,216	59,280	59,280
Planned Spending	55,869	55,828	55,828

Human Resources (full-time equivalents)

	2007-2008	2008-2009	2009-2010
Main Estimates	437	437	437
Planned	419	419	419

Description 

PCO serves as the department for the Prime Minister and also supports ministers in the Prime Minister's portfolio including the President of the Queen's Privy Council for Canada, Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs and Minister of Western Economic Diversification, the Leader of the Government in the House of Commons and Minister for Democratic Reform, the Leader of the Government in the Senate and Secretary of State (Seniors), and the Secretary of State and Chief Government Whip. It consults with key stakeholders, coordinates advice across government departments and agencies, and provides strategic policy, expenditure and communications advice on social, economic, environment, security and intelligence, foreign and defence issues and intergovernmental relations.

PCO also provides advice to the Prime Minister in respect of the exercise of prerogative matters, including those related to machinery of government, legislation and appointments of senior personnel.

Expected Result	Priorities Supported	Performance Indicators
The Prime Minister and ministers receive informed and sound advice in support of decision making	Support the Prime Minister in exercising his overall leadership responsibility  Focus on key policy areas and strengthen medium-term policy planning  Improve the management and accountability of government	Report in the DPR on the consultation, coordination and integration mechanisms managed by PCO in support of Cabinet decision making  Report in the DPR on issues managed by the Prime Minister and Cabinet with PCO support

A.3    Provide Cabinet with sound advice on the development, coordination and implementation of the policy agenda

Financial Resources (thousands of dollars)

	2007-2008	2008-2009	2009-2010
Main Estimates	22,557	22,555	22,555
Planned Spending	23,738	23,725	23,725

Human Resources (full-time equivalents)

	2007-2008	2008-2009	2009-2010
Main Estimates	169	169	169
Planned	186	186	186

Description

PCO staff consult with stakeholders, research issues and prepare briefing material on the Government's policy agenda. PCO staff provide guidance to departments and agencies on the Government's policy agenda; advice to Cabinet and the Prime Minister on the development and coordination of the Government's policy agenda and the Speech from the Throne; support for democratic reform and the management of the parliamentary and legislative agenda; and assistance for the development of forward-looking, coherent and integrated medium-term policy advice. PCO also exercises a challenge function in respect of policy proposals being brought forward by departments.

Expected Result	Priorities Supported	Performance Indicators
Cabinet receives informed and sound advice on the development and implementation of the policy agenda	Focus on key policy areas and strengthen medium-term policy planning	Report in the DPR on the consultation, coordination and integration mechanisms managed by PCO in support of policy development  Report in the DPR on policy achievements and activities

A.4    As its head, the Clerk leads the Public Service in effectively supporting Cabinet and serving Canadians

Financial Resources (thousands of dollars)

	2007-2008	2008-2009	2009-2010
Main Estimates	7,183	7,183	7,183
Planned Spending	9,218	9,215	9,215

Human Resources (full-time equivalents)

	2007-2008	2008-2009	2009-2010
Main Estimates	56	56	56
Planned	58	58	58

Description

PCO staff consult stakeholders, research issues, and work with responsible agencies to provide advice on the development and implementation of the overall management agenda for the Public Service and its human resources management policies and programs.

The Clerk established the following five focus areas to be used in building the future of the federal public service: clarity around roles, responsibilities and accountabilities; teamwork; the quest for excellence; leadership and a commitment to renewal of the Public Service; and capacity to think and plan for Canada's future. PCO staff promote and work with all departments and agencies to ensure that these five areas are implemented successfully across government

Expected Result	Priorities Supported	Performance Indicators
The overall development of the Public Service is fostered	Improve the management and accountability of government	Annual Report to the Prime Minister on the Public Service of Csanada Report in the DPR on the consultation, coordination and integration mechanisms managed by PCO to provide advice on Public Service human resources management Report in the DPR on achievements and activities

A.5    Provide the Prime Minister's Office and the offices of the portfolio ministers with financial and administrative support

Financial Resources (thousands of dollars)

	2007-2008	2008-2009	2009-2010
Main Estimates	27,204	27,200	27,200
Planned Spending	27,757	26,813	26,833

Human Resources (full-time equivalents)

	2007-2008	2008-2009	2009-2010
Main Estimates	271	269	269
Planned	218	216	216

Description

PCO staff provide financial and administrative support to the PMO and to the offices of portfolio ministers.

Expected Result	Priorities Supported	Performance Indicators
The Prime Minister's Office and the offices of the portfolio ministers receive appropriate financial and administrative support	Strengthen PCO's internal management practices	Report in the DPR on the results of the client survey

A.6    Provide commissions of inquiry with appropriate administrative support

Financial Resources (thousands of dollars)

	2007-2008	2008-2009	2009-2010
Main Estimates	5,708	0	0
Planned Spending	5,708	0	0

Human Resources (full-time equivalents)

	2007-2008	2008-2009	2009-2010
Main Estimates	7	0	0
Planned	7	0	0

Description

PCO staff provide the required services to commissions of inquiry (from initial start-up to conclusion). A new commission of inquiry, known as the Internal Inquiry into the Actions of Canadian Officials in Relation to Abdullah Almaki, Ahmad Abou-Elmaati and Muayyed Nurreddin, was created on December 11, 2006, and funding for it will be sought through a Treasury Board Submission and Supplementary Estimates. Estimated resource requirements are not known at this time.

Expected Result	Priorities Supported	Performance Indicators
Commissions of inquiry receive appropriate support	Strengthen PCO's internal management practices	Report in the DPR on the results of the client feedback

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