Reporting of Federal Institutions - Statutory and Other Agencies

Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency

Appropriate Minister

The Honourable Peter Gordon MacKay, P.C., Q.C., M.P. Minister of the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency

Institutional Head

Monique Collette, President

Constituent Act

ACOA ACT (Government Organization Act, Atlantic Canada, 1987, Part I, Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency)

Year of Incorporation/Commencement

1987

Mandate

The ACOA Act, identifies the Agency's responsibility to "increase opportunity for economic development in Atlantic Canada and, more particularly, to enhance the growth of earned income and employment opportunities within the region." This is accomplished through the Agency's progress toward three strategic outcomes: competitive and sustainable Atlantic enterprises, with emphasis on those of small and medium size; dynamic and sustainable communities for Atlantic Canada; and policies and programs that strengthen the Atlantic economy.

Head Office

Blue Cross Centre, 3rd Floor
644 Main Street
PO Box 6051
Moncton, New Brunswick E1C 9J8
Telephone: 506-851-2271
Toll-free:  800-561-7862 
Fax: 506-851-7403 
E-mail:
Website: www.acoa-apeca.gc.ca

Canada Industrial Relations Board

Appropriate Minister

The Honourable Jean-Pierre Blackburn, P.C., M.P. Minister of Labour

Institutional Head

Warren Edmondson, Chairperson

Constituent Act

Canada Labour Code (R.S., 1985, c. L-2)

Year of Incorporation/Commencement

1999

Mandate

The Canada Industrial Relations Board's mandate is to contribute to and promote effective industrial relations in any work, undertaking or business that falls within the authority of the Parliament of Canada.

Head Office

C.D. Howe Building
240 Sparks Street, 4th Floor West
Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0X8  
Telephone: 1-800-575-9696
Fax: 613-947-5407
E-mail: info@cirb-ccri.gc.ca
Website: www.cirb-ccri.gc.ca

Canada Public Service Agency

Appropriate Minister

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

Institutional Head

Nicole Jauvin, President

Constituent Act

Financial Administration Act

Year of Incorporation/Commencement

2003

Mandate

To serve as the focal point for people management, and support workforce and workplace excellence across the Public Service.

The Agency exercises leadership through policy and partnerships; delivers services that support departments, public servants, managers and the human resource community; and maintains the integrity of the human resource management system through monitoring, measuring and reporting.  These are the tools the Agency uses to support federal departments, agencies and institutions in delivering advice to the Government and services to Canadians.

Head Office

269 Laurier Avenue
10th Floor
Ottawa, Ontario K1A OR3  
Telephone: 1-800-622-6232
Fax:
E-mail: hr-info-rh@cpsa-afpc.gc.ca
Website: www.psagency-agencefp.gc.ca

Canadian Artists and Producers Professional Relations Tribunal

Appropriate Minister

The Honourable Jean-Pierre Blackburn, P.C., M.P. Minister of Labour

Institutional Head

Peter Annis, Chairperson and Chief Executive Officer

Constituent Act

Part II of Status of the Artist Act (1992, c. 33)

Year of Incorporation/Commencement

1993

Mandate

To define the sectors of cultural activity suitable for collective bargaining between artists' associations and producers within CAPPRT's jurisdiction, to certify artists' associations to represent self-employed artists working in these sectors, to deal with complaints of unfair labour practices and other matters brought forward by artists, artists' associations or producers, and to prescribe appropriate remedies for contraventions of Part II of the Act.

Head Office

240 Sparks Street, 1st Floor West
Ottawa, Ontario K1A 1A1
Telephone: 613-996-4052
Fax: 613-947-4125
E-mail: info@capprt-tcrpap.gc.ca
Website: www.capprt-tcrpap.gc.ca

Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency

Appropriate Minister

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

Institutional Head

Jean-Claude Bouchard, President

Constituent Act

Canadian Environmental Assessment Act (1992, c. 37)

Year of Incorporation/Commencement

1994

Mandate

The Agency works to provide Canadians with high-quality environmental assessments that contribute to informed decision making, in support of sustainable development.

Head Office

22nd Floor, Place Bell
160 Elgin Street
Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0H3
Telephone: 613-957-0700
Fax: 613-957-0862
E-mail: info@ceaa-acee.gc.ca
Website: www.ceaa-acee.gc.ca

Canadian Forces Grievance Board

Appropriate Minister

The Honourable Gordon O'Connor, P.C., M.P. Minister of National Defence^[1]

Institutional Head

Diane Laurin, Chairperson

Constituent Act

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

Year of Incorporation/Commencement

2000

Mandate

The Canadian Forces Grievance Board is an administrative tribunal with quasi-judicial powers, independent from the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Forces.

The Board's statutory mandate is to review grievances from members of the Canadian Forces and to issue, in an expeditious manner, fair, impartial and transparent findings and recommendations to the Chief of the Defence Staff.

Head Office

60 Queen Street, 10th floor
Ottawa, Ontario K1P 5Y7 
Telephone: 613-996-8529
Fax: 613-996-6491
E-mail:
Website: www.cfgb-cgfc.gc.ca

Canadian Grain Commission

Appropriate Minister

The Honourable Chuck Strahl, P.C., M.P. Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food^[2]

Institutional Head

Chris Hamblin, Chief Commissioner

Constituent Act

Canada Grain Act (R.S., 1985, c. G-10)

Year of Incorporation/Commencement

1912

Mandate

The Canada Grain Act mandates that the Canadian Grain Commission shall, in the interests of grain producers, provide the following: establish and maintain standards of quality for Canadian grain, regulate grain handling in Canada, and ensure a dependable commodity for domestic and export markets.

Head Office

600-303 Main Street
Winnipeg, Manitoba R3C 3G8
Telephone: 1-800-853-6705 or 204-983-2770
Fax: 204-983-2751
E-mail: contact@grainscanada.gc.ca
Website: www.grainscanada.gc.ca

Canadian Human Rights Commission

Appropriate Minister

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

Institutional Head

Jennifer Lynch, Q.C. / c.r., Chief Commissioner

Constituent Act

Canadian Human Rights Act (R.S., 1985, c. H-6)

Year of Incorporation/Commencement

1977

Mandate

The Canadian Human Rights Commission both administers the Canadian Human Rights Act and has a monitoring and enforcement role under the Employment Equity Act. 

The Commission is composed of a Chief Commissioner, a Deputy Chief Commissioner and not less than three, or more than six others.  It meets regularly to decide on individual complaints, employment equity audits, and approves Commission policies.

The Canadian Human Rights Commission (CHRC)'s founding legislation inspires a vision for Canada where "all individuals should have an opportunity equal with other individuals to make for themselves the lives that they are able and wish to have", free from discrimination. The CHRC works with employers, service providers, individuals, unions, governmental and non-governmental organizations, provincial and territorial human rights bodies -- to foster understanding and commitment for achieving a society where human rights are respected in everyday practices.

The Commission is working within a new service delivery model that provides discrimination prevention initiatives, modern dispute resolution approaches for addressing inquiries and complaints, as well as regulatory, policy and knowledge development. Enhancing employment equity in federally regulated employment sectors for women, Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities is also a key function. Internationally, the Commission's strong leadership role includes chairing the International Coordinating Committee of National Institutions for the Promotion and Protection of Human Rights, within the United Nations.

Head Office

Canadian Human Rights Commission
344 Slater Street, 8th Floor
Ottawa, Ontario K1A 1E1
Telephone: 613-995-1151
Toll Free: 1-888-214-1090
TTY:  1-888-643-3304
Fax: 613-996-9661
E-mail: info.com@chrc-ccdp.ca
Website: http://www.chrc-ccdp.ca

Canadian Human Rights Tribunal

Appropriate Minister

The Honourable Robert Douglas Nicholson, P.C., Q.C., M.P. Minister of Justice

Institutional Head

J. Grant Sinclair, Chairperson

Constituent Act

Canadian Human Rights Act (R.S., 1985, c. H-6)

Year of Incorporation/Commencement

1977

Mandate

The Canadian Human Rights Tribunal is a quasi-judicial body that hears complaints of discrimination referred to it by the Canadian Human Rights Commission and determines whether the activities complained of violate the Canadian Human Rights Act (CHRA).  The Canadian human Rights tribunal also decides cases brought under the Employment Equity Act and, pursuant to section 11 of the CHRA, determines allegation of wage disparity between men and women doing work of equal value in the same establishment.

Head Office

160 Elgin Street, 11th Floor
Ottawa, Ontario K1A 1J4
Telephone: 613-995-1707
Fax: 613-995-3484
E-mail: registrar@chrt-tcdp.gc.ca
Website: www.chrt-tcdp.gc.ca

Canadian Intergovernmental Conference Secretariat

Appropriate Minister

The Honourable Rona Ambrose, P.C., M.P. President of the Queen's Privy Council for Canada

Institutional Head

André M. McArdle, Secretary

Constituent Act

Financial Administration Act (R.S., 1985, c. F-11), Order in Council (November 29, 1973)

Year of Incorporation/Commencement

1973

Mandate

The Canadian Intergovernmental Conference Secretariat (CICS) is a neutral conference support body which provides the administrative services required for the planning and conduct of federal-provincial-territorial or provincial-territorial conferences or meetings of First Ministers, Ministers and Deputy Ministers.

Head Office

222 Queen Street, 10th Floor, Ottawa, Ontario K1P 5V9
P.O. Box 488, Station A, Ottawa, Ontario K1N 8V5
Telephone: 613-995-2341
Fax: 613-996-6091
E-mail: webmaster@scics.gc.ca
Website: www.scics.gc.ca

Canadian International Development Agency

Statutory and Other Agency

Appropriate Minister

The Honourable Beverley J. Oda, P.C., M.P. Minister of International Cooperation

Institutional Head

Robert Greenhill, President

Constituent Act

Financial Administration Act (Schedule 1.1)

Year of Incorporation/Commencement

1968

Mandate

As approved in its Program Activity Architecture CIDA's goal is to reduce poverty, promote human rights, and support sustainable development

Head Office

Canadian International Development Agency
200 Promenade du Portage
Gatineau, Québec K1A 0G4
Telephone: 819-997-5006
Fax: 819-953-6088
E-mail: info@acdi-cida.gc.ca
Website: http://www.acdi-cida.gc.ca/index.htm

Canadian International Trade Tribunal

Appropriate Minister

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

Institutional Head

Pierre Gosselin, Chairperson

Constituent Act

Canadian International Trade Tribunal Act R.S.C. 1985 (4th Supp.), c.47

Year of Incorporation/Commencement

Mandate

Conducts inquiries into whether dumped or subsidized imports have caused, or are threatening to cause, material injury to a domestic industry; hear appeals of decisions of the Canada Border Services Agency made under the Customs Act and the Special Import Measures Act, and decisions of the Canada Revenue Agency under the Excise Tax Act; conduct inquiries into complaints by potential suppliers concerning procurement by the federal government that is covered by the North American Free Trade Agreement, the Agreement on Internal Trade and the World Trade Organization Agreement on Government Procurement; conduct safeguard inquiries into complaints by domestic producers that increased imports are causing, or threatening to cause, serious injury to domestic producers; pursuant to a safeguard inquiry where the Tribunal finds injury to a Canadian industry, the Governor in Council may seek recommendations for appropriate measures to alleviate injury to domestic producers; conduct inquiries and provide advice on such economic, trade and tariff issues as are referred to the Tribunal by the Governor in Council or the Minister of Finance; and conducts investigations into requests from Canadian producers for tariff relief on imported textile inputs that they use in their production operations.

Head Office

Standard Life Centre
333 Laurier Avenue West, 15th Floor
Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0G7
Telephone: 613-990-2452
Fax: 613-990-2439
E-mail: secretary@citt-tcce.gc.ca
Website: www.citt-tcce.gc.ca

Canadian Radio-Television and Telecommunications Commission

Appropriate Minister

The Honourable Beverley J. Oda, P.C., M.P.
Minister of Canadian Heritage^[3]

Institutional Head

Konrad von Finckenstein, Chairperson

Constituent Act

Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission Act (R.S. 1985, c. C-22, as amended)

Year of Incorporation/Commencement

1968

Mandate

The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) was established by Parliament in 1968. It is an independent public authority constituted under the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission Act (R.S. 1985, c. C-22, as amended) and reports to Parliament through the Minister of Canadian Heritage.

Head Office

Les Terrasses de la Chaudière, Central Building
1 Promenade du Portage
Gatineau, Quebec J8X 4B1
Telephone: 819-997-0313
Fax: 819-994-0218
E-mail:
Website: www.crtc.gc.ca

Canadian Security Intelligence Service

Appropriate Minister

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

Institutional Head

Jim Judd, Director

Constituent Act

Canadian Security Intelligence Service Act (R.S., 1985, c. C-23)

Year of Incorporation/Commencement

1984

Mandate

CSIS is at the forefront of Canada's national security establishment and as such, its programs are proactive and pre-emptive. The Service's role is to investigate threats, analyze information and produce intelligence; it then reports to, and advises, the Government of Canada, so as to protect the country and its citizens. Key threats include terrorism, the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, espionage, foreign interference and cyber-tampering affecting critical infrastructure.

Head Office

1941 Ogilvie Rd
Ottawa, Ontario K1J 1B7
Telephone: 613-993-9620
Fax:
E-mail:
Website: www.csis-scrs.gc.ca

Canadian Space Agency

Appropriate Minister

The Honourable Maxime Bernier, C.P., M.P. Minister of Industry^[4]

Institutional Head

Laurier Boisvert, President and Chief Executive Officer

Constituent Act

Canadian Space Agency Act (1990, c.13)

Year of Incorporation/Commencement

1989

Mandate

To promote the peaceful use and development of space, to advance the knowledge of space through science and to ensure that space science and technology provide social and economic benefits for Canadians.

Head Office

John H. Chapman Space Centre
6767 Route de l'Aéroport
Longueuil (Saint-Hubert) Quebec  J3Y 8Y9
Telephone: 450-926-4800
Fax: 450-926-4352
E-mail:
Website: www.space.gc.ca

Canadian Transportation Agency

Appropriate Minister

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

Institutional Head 

Geoffrey C. Hare, Chairperson

Constituent Act

Canada Transportation Act (S.C. 1996, c. 10)

Year of Incorporation/Commencement

1903

Mandate

Administers the economic regulatory provisions affecting all modes of transport under federal jurisdiction. Among other responsibilities the Agency: licenses air and rail carriers; resolves complaints between shippers and railways concerning rail rates, service and other matters as well as complaints between travellers and airlines concerning air tariff matters; removes undue obstacles to persons with disabilities who travel via the air, rail and marine networks; approves proposed construction of railway lines; administers the railway revenue cap regime concerning western grain transportation; protects the interests of Canadian marine vessel operators when authorizing foreign vessels to operate in Canadian waters; and participates in international bilateral negotiations and administers bilateral agreements as the Canadian aeronautical authority.

Head Office

Canadian Transportation Agency
Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0N9
Telephone: 1-888-222-2592
Fax: 819-997-6727
E-mail: cta.comment@cta-otc.gc.ca
Website: www.cta-otc.gc.ca

Copyright Board

Appropriate Minister

The Honourable Maxime Bernier, P.C., M.P. Minister of Industry^[5]

Institutional Head

Stephen J. Callary, Vice-Chairman and Chief Executive Officer

Constituent Act

Copyright Act (R.S., 1985, c. C-42)

Year of Incorporation/Commencement

1989

Mandate

The Board is an economic regulatory body empowered to establish, either mandatorily or at the request of an interested party, the royalties to be paid for the use of copyrighted works, when the administration of such copyright is entrusted to a collective-administration society. The Board also has the right to supervise agreements between users and licensing bodies and issues licences when the copyright owner cannot be located.

Head Office

Suite 800, 56 Sparks Street
Ottawa, Ontario  K1A 0C9
Telephone: 613-952-8621
Fax: 613-952-8630
E-mail: secretariat@cb-cda.gc.ca
Website: www.cb-cda.gc.ca

Correctional Service of Canada

Appropriate Minister

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

Institutional Head

Keith Coulter, Commissioner

Constituent Act

Corrections and Conditional Release Act (1992, c. 20)

Year of Incorporation/Commencement

1986

Mandate

The Correctional Service of Canada, as part of the criminal justice system and respecting the rule of law, contributes to public safety by actively encouraging and assisting offenders to become law-abiding citizens, while exercising reasonable, safe, secure and humane control.

Head Office

340 Laurier Avenue West
Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0P9
Telephone: 613-992-5891
Fax: 613-943-1630
E-mail:
Website: www.csc-scc.gc.ca

Courts Administration Service

Appropriate Minister

The Honourable Robert D. Nicholson, P.C., M.P. Minister of Justice

Institutional Head 

Raymond P. Guenette, Acting Chief Administrator

Constituent Act

Courts Administration Service Act (S.C., 2002, c. 8)

Year of Incorporation/Commencement

2003

Mandate

The role of the Service is to provide registry, judicial and corporate services to the Federal Court of Appeal, the Federal Court, the Court Martial Appeal Court of Canada and the Tax Court of Canada. In providing these services, the Service also ensure to enhance the judicial independence of the courts by placing them at arm's length from the Government of Canada as well as enhancing accountability for the use of public money in support of court administration.

The Service makes it easier for individuals, companies, organizations, and the Government of Canada to submit disputes and other matters to the courts. It also enables the courts to hear and resolve the cases before them fairly, expeditiously and as efficiently as possible.

Head Office

434 Queen Street
Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0H9
Telephone: 613-996-4778
Fax: 613-941-6197
E-mail:
Website: www.cas-satj.gc.ca

Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec

Appropriate Minister

The Honourable Jean-Pierre Blackburn, P.C., M.P. Minister of the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec

Institutional Head

Guy McKenzie, Deputy Minister/President

Constituent Act

Bill C-9 establishing the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec received Royal Assent on June 23, 2005

Year of Incorporation/Commencement

2005

Mandate

To promote the economic development of the regions of Quebec, by paying special attention to those experiencing slow economic growth and inadequate employment, with a view to the enhancement of prosperity and employment in the long term.

Head Office

Tour de la Bourse
800, Victoria Square
Suite 3800, P.O. Box 247
Montreal, Quebec H4Z 1E8
Telephone: 514-283-6412
Fax: 514-283-3302
E-mail:
Website: www.dec-ced.gc.ca

Financial Consumer Agency of Canada

Appropriate Minister

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

Institutional Head

Jim Callon, Acting Commissioner

Constituent Act

Financial Consumer Agency of Canada Act (2001, c.9)

Year of Incorporation/Commencement

2001

Mandate

Our mandate consists of two key responsibilities: Consumer protection. This involves overseeing and reporting on the compliance of federally regulated financial institutions with legislative requirements. It also involves monitoring self-regulatory initiatives that are designed to protect consumer interests. These institutions include all banks and all federally incorporated or registered insurance, trust and loan companies and co-operative retail associations.  Consumer education. This includes activities to help build financial knowledge and consumers' awareness of their rights.

Head Office

Financial Consumer Agency of Canada
427 Laurier Avenue West, 6th floor
Ottawa, Ontario K1R 1B9
Telephone: 1-866-461-3222
TTY: 1-866-914-6097
Fax: 1-866-814-2224
E-mail:
Website: www.fcac-acfc.gc.ca

Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre of Canada

Appropriate Minister

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

Institutional Head

Horst Intscher, Director

Constituent Act

Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) and Terrorist Financing Act (as amended)

Year of Incorporation/Commencement

2000

Mandate

The Centre was created in July 2000. Its mandate is to facilitate the detection, deterrence and prevention of money laundering and terrorist activity financing in Canada and abroad by analyzing suspect transactions and making case disclosures of financial intelligence to the appropriate law enforcement agency or to the Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS) or to international partners, when there are reasonable grounds to do so.

More specifically, FINTRAC's mandate is to:

provide law enforcement with financial intelligence that would be relevant to the investigation or prosecution of money laundering offences and terrorist activity financing offences as well as to provide Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS), with financial intelligence that would be relevant to threats to the security of Canada;

provide strategic intelligence on patterns and trends that will assist domestic and international partners in their understanding of money laundering and terrorist activity financing;

ensure compliance by financial intermediaries and other reporting entities with their obligations under the Act and regulations;

ensure that personal information under its control is protected from unauthorized disclosure; and

enhance public awareness and understanding of matters related to money laundering and terrorist financing.

Head Office

24th floor, 234 Laurier Avenue West
Ottawa, Ontario K1P 1H7
Telephone: 1-866-346-8722
Fax: 613-943-7931
E-mail: guidelines@fintrac.gc.ca
Website: www.fintrac.gc.ca

Hazardous Materials Information Review Commission

Appropriate Minister

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

Institutional Head

Sharon Watts, President and Chief Executive Officer

Constituent Act

Hazardous Materials Information Review Act (R.S.C. 1985 c. 24 (3rd Supp.))

Year of Incorporation/Commencement

1987

Mandate

To formally register claims for trade secret exemptions, and issue registry numbers; to issue decisions on the validity of claims for exemption using prescribed regulatory criteria; to make decisions on the compliance of material safety data sheets (MSDSs) and labels within the Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) requirements as set out in the Hazardous Products Act and Controlled Products Regulations and various provincial and territorial occupational health and safety acts; and to convene independent, tripartite boards to hear appeals from claimants or affected parties on decisions and orders issued by the Commission

Head Office

427 Laurier Avenue West, 7th Floor
Ottawa, Ontario K1A 1M3
Telephone: 613-993-4331
Fax: 613-993-5016
E-mail: hmirc-ccrmd@hc-sc.gc.ca
Website: www.hmirc-ccrmd.gc.ca

Immigration and Refugee Board

Appropriate Minister

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

Institutional Head

Brian Goodman, Chairperson

Constituent Act

Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (S.C. 2001, c. 27, as amended)

Year of Incorporation/Commencement

1989

Mandate

The Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada is an independent tribunal established by the Parliament of Canada. Its mission, on behalf of Canadians, is to make well-reasoned decisions on immigration and refugee matters, efficiently, fairly, and in accordance with the law.

Head Office

Minto Place, Canada Building
344 Slater Street, 12th Floor
Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0K1
Telephone: 613-995-6486
Fax: 613-943-1550
E-mail: info@irb-cisr.gc.ca
Website: www.irb-cisr.gc.ca

Indian Specific Claims Commission

Appropriate Minister

The Honourable Jim Prentice, P.C., M.P. Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development^[6]

Institutional Head

Renée Dupuis, Chief Commissioner

Constituent Act

Inquiries Act (R.S., 1985, c. I-11)

Year of Incorporation/Commencement

1991

Mandate

Advise that our Commissioners on the basis of Canada's Specific Claims Policy published in 1982 and subsequent formal amendments or additions as announced by the Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development (hereinafter "the Minister"), by considering only those matters at issue when the dispute was initially submitted to the Commission, inquire into and report on: a) whether a claimant has a valid claim for negotiation under the Policy where that claim has already been rejected by the Minister; and b) which compensation criteria apply in negotiation of a settlement, where a claimant disagrees with the Minister's determination of the applicable criteria.

Head Office

400 - 427 Laurier Avenue West
Minto Enterprise Building
P.O. Box 1750, Station "B"
Ottawa, Ontario K1P 1A2
Telephone: 613-943-2737
Fax: 613-943-0157
E-mail: feedback@indianclaims.ca
Website: www.indianclaims.ca

Library and Archives of Canada

Appropriate Minister

The Honourable Josée Verner, P.C., M.P.
Minister of Canadian Heritage, Status of Woman and Official Languages*

Institutional Head

Ian E. Wilson, Librarian and Archivist of Canada

Constituent Act

Library and Archives of Canada Act (2004, c. 11)

Year of Incorporation/Commencement

2004

Mandate

To preserve the documentary heritage of Canada for the benefit of present and future generations; to be a source of enduring knowledge accessible to all, contributing to the cultural, social and economic advancement of Canada; to facilitate in Canada cooperation among communities involved in the acquisition, preservation and diffusion of knowledge; and to serve as the continuing memory of the government of Canada and its institutions.

Head Office

550 Place de la Cité Boulevard
Gatineau, QC K1A 0N4
Telephone: 613-996-5115 or 1-866-578-7777
Fax: 613-995-6274
E-mail:
Website: www.collectionscanada.ca

* As of August 14, 2007

Military Police Complaints Commission

Appropriate Minister

The Honourable Gordon O'Connor, P.C., M.P. Minister of National Defence^[7]

Institutional Head

Peter A. Tinsley, Chairperson

Constituent Act

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

Year of Incorporation/Commencement

1998    

Mandate

The Complaints Commission was created by Parliament to ensure independent, impartial, thorough and expeditious consideration of complaints about the conduct of the Canadian Forces Military Police and of complaints of interference with Military Police investigations.

Head Office

270 Albert Street, 10th Floor
Ottawa, Ontario K1P 5G8
Telephone: 613-947-5625
Fax: 613-947-5713
E-mail: commission@mpcc-cppm.gc.ca
Website: www.mpcc-cppm.gc.ca

NAFTA Secretariat- Canadian Section

Appropriate Minister

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

Institutional Head

Françoy Raynauld, Ph.D., Secretary

Constituent Act

North American Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act (1993, c. 44)

Year of Incorporation/Commencement

1994    

Mandate

Provides assistance to the Commission; provides administrative assistance to: panels and committees established under Chapter Nineteen (Review and Dispute Settlement in Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Matters), in accordance with the procedures established pursuant to Article 1908, and panels established under this Chapter, in accordance with procedures established pursuant to Article 2012; and as the Commission may direct: supports the work of other committees and groups established under this Agreement, and otherwise facilitates the operation of this Agreement.

Head Office

90 Sparks Street, Suite 705
Ottawa, Ontario K1P 5B4
Telephone: 613-992-9388
Fax: 613-992-9392
E-mail: canada@nafta-sec-alena.org
Website: www.nafta-sec-alena.org

National Energy Board

Appropriate Minister

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

Institutional Head

Gaetan Caron, Acting Chairperson

Constituent Act

National Energy Board Act (R.S., 1985, c. N-7)

Year of Incorporation/Commencement

1959

Mandate

The National Energy Board is an independent federal agency that regulates several aspects of Canada's energy industry. Its purpose is to promote safety and security, environmental protection and efficient energy infrastructure and markets in the Canadian public interest within the mandate set by Parliament in the regulation of pipelines, energy development and trade.

Head Office

444 Seventh Avenue SW
Calgary, Alberta T2P 0X8
Telephone: 403-292-4800
Fax: 403-292-5503
E-mail:
Website: www.neb.gc.ca

National Farm Products Council

Appropriate Minister

The Honourable Gerry Ritz, P.C., M.P. Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food

Institutional Head

A/Mr. Gordon Hunter, Chairperson

Constituent Act

Farm Products Marketing Agencies Act, 1972

 Year of Incorporation/Commencement

1972

Mandate

The mandate of the NFPC is to: Advise the Minister on all matters relating to the establishment and operation of agencies under this Act with a view to maintaining and promoting an efficient and competitive industry;

Review the operations of agencies with a view to ensuring that they carry on their operations in accordance with their objects;

Work with agencies in promoting more effective marketing of farm products in inter-provincial and export trade and in the case of promotion-research agencies, in promoting marketing in import trade and in connection with research and promotion activities;

and Consult on a continuing basis, with the governments of all provinces and territories having an interest in the establishment or the exercise of the powers of one or more agencies under the Act.

Flowing from its formal mandate, Council is responsible for approving Agency orders and regulations, hearing complaints against agency decisions, enquiring into the establishment of new agencies and reporting regularly to the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food.

The Council also undertakes discretionary activities that, in partnership with stakeholders, aim to promote the strength and competitiveness of the sectors the Council oversees.

Head Office

10th Floor, 344 Slater Street
Ottawa, Ontario K1R 7Y3
Telephone: 613-995-6752
Fax: 613-995-2097
E-mail:
Website: http://nfpc-cnpa.gc.ca/index.php?lang=english

National Film Board

Appropriate Minister

The Honourable Beverley J. Oda, P.C., M.P. Minister of Canadian Heritage^[8]

Institutional Head

Tom Perlmutter, Government Film Commissioner

Constituent Act

National Film Act (R.S., 1985, c. N-8)

Year of Incorporation/Commencement

1939    

Mandate

The mandate of the National Film Board of Canada (NFB), as set forth in the National Film Act, 1950, is "to produce and distribute and to promote the production and distribution of films designed to interpret Canada to Canadians and to other nations." The NFB's mandate has been revised several times over the years to take into account the changing audiovisual environment and financial and social situation. The 2002-2006 strategic plan set forth the NFB's original mandate with the following mission statement: "The NFB's mandate is to produce and distribute distinctive, culturally diverse, challenging and relevant audiovisual works that provide Canada and the world with a unique Canadian perspective." This interpretation of the mandate reflects the new vision of the NFB's role: "The NFB is recognized as being indispensable to all Canadians as the world-renowned public producer and distributor of audiovisual works that are socially relevant and innovative."

Head Office

Constitution Square
360 Albert Street, Suite 1005
Ottawa (Ontario) K1A 0M9
Telephone: 1-800-267-7710
Fax: 514-283-7564
E-mail:
Website: www.nfb.ca

National Parole Board

Appropriate Minister

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

Institutional Head

Mario Dion, Chairperson

Constituent Act

Corrections and Conditional Release Act

(S.C. 1992, c.20, as amended and its Regulations)

Year of Incorporation/Commencement

1959

Mandate

The National Parole Board, as part of the criminal justice system, makes independent, quality conditional release and pardon decisions and clemency recommendations. The Board contributes to the protection of society by facilitating, as appropriate, the timely integration of offenders as law-abiding citizens.

Head Office

410 Laurier Avenue West
Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0R1
Telephone: 613-954-1154
Fax: 613-941-9426
E-mail: Info@npb-cnlc.gc.ca
Website: www.npb-cnlc.gc.ca

Northern Pipeline Agency

Appropriate Minister

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

Institutional Head

Cassie J. Doyle, Commissioner

Constituent Act

Northern Pipeline Act (R.S.C. 1985, c. N-26)

Year of Incorporation/Commencement

1978

Mandate

Carry out federal responsibilities in relation to the pipeline and facilitate the efficient and expeditious planning and construction of the pipeline taking into account local and regional interests, in particular those of native people. It is also responsible for maximizing the social and economic benefits from the construction and operation of the pipeline while at the same time minimizing any adverse effect on the social and environmental conditions of the areas most directly affected by the pipeline.

Head Office

615 Booth Street,
Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0E9
Telephone: 613-995-1150
Fax: 613-996-5354
E-mail:
Website:

Office of Indian Residential Schools Resolution of Canada

Appropriate Minister

The Honourable Chuck Strahl, P.C., M.P. Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development

Institutional Head

Dr. Peter Harrison, Senior Associate Deputy Minister

Constituent Act

Order in Council (P.C. 2001-0995)

Year of Incorporation/Commencement

2001

Mandate

To work with former students, families and communities in support of projects that promote healing and reconciliation; to move cases away from the courts and into other methods of dispute resolution that are faster and less painful for the individuals; to resolve claims in a more timely fashion, though where necessary, to also represent the Government of Canada in litigation; and to liaise with federal departments, provincial governments, Aboriginals, churches and other interested groups in implementing the federal government's wider objectives of healing and reconciliation

In addition, the Office is required to inform and educate Canadians about the impacts of Indian residential schools; and to work with church organizations to reach an agreement concerning their shared liability to compensate victims of sexual and physical abuse.

Head Office

90 Sparks Street (Room 341)
Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0H4
Telephone: 613-996-2686
Fax:
E-mail:
Website: www.irsr-rqpi.gc.ca

Office of the Commissioner of Federal Judicial Affairs

Appropriate Minister

The Honourable Rob Nicholson, P.C., M.P. Minister of Justice

Institutional Head

Marc Giroux, Acting Commissioner

Constituent Act

Judges Act (R.S., 1985, c. J-1)

Year of Incorporation/Commencement

1978

Mandate

The Office of the Commissioner for Federal Judicial Affairs (FJA) was created in 1978 under an Act of the Parliament of Canada to safeguard the independence of the judiciary and put federally appointed judges at arm's length from the Department of Justice.  Its mandate extends to promoting better administration of justice and providing support for the federal judiciary.

Head Office

99 Metcalfe Street, 8th Floor
Ottawa ON K1A 1E3
Telephone: 613-995-5140
Fax: 613-995-5615
E-mail: info@fja.gc.ca
Website: www.fja.gc.ca

Office of the Coordinator, Status of Women Canada

Appropriate Minister

The Honourable Beverly J. Oda, P.C., M.P. Minister of Canadian Heritage, Status of Women^[9]

Institutional Head

Clare Beckton, Coordinator

Constituent Act

Order in Council 1976-779

Appropriation Act 1976-1977

Year of Incorporation/Commencement

1976

Mandate

The legal mandate for Status of Women Canada, provided by Order in Council 1976-779 and the Appropriation Act 1976-1977, is to "co-ordinate policy with respect to the status of women and administer related programs."

Head Office

MacDonald Building
123 Slater Street, 10th Floor
Ottawa, Ontario K1P 1H9
Telephone: 613-995-8795
Fax: 613-943-0449
E-mail: trudy.brummer@swc-cfc.gc.ca
Website: www.swc-cfc.gc.ca

Office of the Correctional Investigator of Canada

Appropriate Minister

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

Institutional Head

Howard Sapers, Correctional Investigator

Constituent Act

Corrections and Conditional Release Act (1992, c. 20)

Year of Incorporation/Commencement

1992

Mandate

The Correctional Investigator is mandated by Part III of the Corrections and Conditional Release Act as an Ombudsman for federal offenders. The primary function of the Office is to investigate and bring resolution to individual offender complaints. The Office as well, has a responsibility to review and make recommendations on the Correctional Service of Canada's policies and procedures associated with the areas of individual complaints to ensure that systemic areas of concern are identified and appropriately addressed.

Head Office

P. O. Box 3421, Station "D"
Ottawa, Ontario K1P 6L4
Telephone: 613-990-2692 or 1-877-885-8848
Fax: 613-990-9091
E-mail: org@oci-bec.gc.ca
Website: www.oci-bec.gc.ca

Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions

Appropriate Minister

The Honourable Rob Nicholson, P.C., M.P. Attorney General

Institutional Head

Brian Saunders, Acting Director of Public Prosecutions

Constituent Act

Federal Accountability Act (2006, c. 9)

Year of Incorporation/Commencement

2006

Mandate

The creation of the Public Prosecution Service of Canada (PPSC) reflects the decision to make transparent the principle of prosecutorial independence, free from any improper influence.  The mandate of the PPSC is set out in the Director of Public Prosecutions Act. The Act calls on the PPSC to provide prosecutorial advice to law enforcement agencies, and to act as prosecutor in matters prosecuted by the Attorney General of Canada on behalf of the Crown.  In fulfilling its mandate, the PPSC benefits Canadians by

• promoting effective investigations, the rule of law, and respect for the rights of Canadians by providing pre-charge legal advice to investigative agencies;
• upholding federal laws through principled and independent decisions by prosecutors; and
• instilling confidence in the administration of justice by conducting prosecutions that result in a judicial determination on the merits of the case.

Head Office

284 Wellington Street
Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0H8
Telephone: 613-957-6489
Fax: 613-954-2958
E-mail: info@ppsc.gc.ca
Website: www.ppsc.gc.ca

Office of the Governor General's Secretary

Appropriate Minister

The Right Honourable Stephen Harper, P.C., M.P. Prime Minister

Institutional Head

Sheila-Marie Cook, Secretary to the Governor General

Constituent Act

Letters Patent October 1, 1947

Governor's General's Act (R.S., 1985, c.G-9)

Year of Incorporation/Commencement

1947

Mandate

The Office of the Secretary to the Governor General (OSGG) is the government agency that supports the Governor General in delivering his/her mandate and in fulfilling his/her constitutional, state, ceremonial and other traditional responsibilities.

The Office is also responsible for planning and implementing the Governor General's program and the many activities he/she undertakes with, and on behalf of, Canadians in communities across the country and abroad, as well as with the Canadian Forces as Commander-in-Chief. These activities serve to recognize outstanding achievement and the pursuit of excellence by Canadians, and to foster national identity, unity and pride. They also promote Canadian values such as respect for diversity, community participation and public education.

Head Office

1 Sussex Drive
Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0A1
Telephone: 613-993-0259
Fax: 613-993-1967
E-mail: info@gg.ca
Website: www.gg.ca

Office of the Registrar of Lobbyists

Appropriate Minister

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

Institutional Head

Michael Nelson, Registrar of Lobbyists

Constituent Act

Lobbyists Registration Act (1985, c. 44 (4th Supp.))

Year of Incorporation/Commencement

2006

Mandate

The Registrar of Lobbyists is responsible for establishing and maintaining the registry under the Lobbyists Registration Act, which includes the information on all registered lobbyists and their activities that are required under the Act. The Registrar issues advisory opinions and interpretation bulletins regarding the Act. The Registrar has assumed the former roles of the Ethics Counsellor under the Act, including responsibility for the development of the Lobbyists Code of Conduct and for overseeing compliance with the Code of Conduct. As part of this, the Registrar has the authority to investigate alleged breaches of the Code of Conduct and is required under the Act to prepare a report which will be tabled by the President of the Treasury Board before Parliament.

Head Office

255 Albert Street, 10th Floor
Ottawa (Ontario) K1A 0R5
Telephone: 613-957-2760
Fax: 613-957-3078
E-mail: QuestionsLobbying@orl-bdl.gc.ca
Website: www.orl-bdl.gc.ca

Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions

Appropriate Minister

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

Institutional Head

Julie Dickson, Superintendent

Constituent Act

Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions Act (1985, c. 18 (3rd Supp.))

Year of Incorporation/Commencement

1987

Mandate

Supervise institutions and pension plans to determine whether they are in sound financial condition and meeting minimum plan funding requirements respectively, and are complying with their governing law and supervisory requirements; promptly advise institutions and plans in the event there are material deficiencies and take or require management, boards or plan administrators to take necessary corrective measures expeditiously; advance and administer a regulatory framework that promotes the adoption of policies and procedures designed to control and manage risk; monitor and evaluate system-wide or sectoral issues that may impact institutions negatively.

OSFI's legislation has due regard to the need to allow institutions to compete effectively and take reasonable risks. Its legislation also recognizes that management, boards of directors and plan administrators are ultimately responsible and that financial institutions and pension plans can fail.

The Office of the Chief Actuary, which is part of OSFI, provides actuarial services to the Government of Canada.

Head Office

255 Albert Street, 16th Floor
Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0H2
Telephone: 613-990-7788
Fax: 613-952-8219
E-mail: extcomm@osfi-bsif.gc.ca
Website: www.osfi-bsif.gc.ca

Patented Medicine Prices Review Board

Appropriate Minister

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

Institutional Head

Brien G. Benoit, MD, Chairperson

Constituent Act

Patent Act (R.S., 1985, c. P-4)

Year of Incorporation/Commencement

1987

Mandate

To ensure that prices charged by patentees for patented medicines sold in Canada are not excessive thereby protecting consumers and contributing to Canadian health care; and to report on pharmaceutical trends of all medicines, and on research and development spending by pharmaceutical patentees thereby contributing to informed decisions and policy making.

Head Office

Box L40
Standard Life Centre
333 Laurier Avenue West, Suite 1400
Ottawa, Ontario K1P 1C1
Telephone: 613-952-7360
Fax: 613-952-7626
E-mail: pmprb@pmprb-cepmb.gc.ca
Website: www.pmprb-cepmb.gc.ca

Privy Council Office

Appropriate Minister

The Right Honourable Stephen Harper, P.C., M.P. Prime Minister

Institutional Head

Kevin G. Lynch, Clerk of the Privy Council and Secretary to the Cabinet

Constituent Act

Constitution Act, 1867, s. 130 and Order in Council P.C. 1940-1121

Year of Incorporation/Commencement

1867

Mandate

Providing professional, non-partisan advice to the Prime Minister and Cabinet; managing the Cabinet's decision-making system (including coordinating departmental policy proposals and conducting policy analysis); arranging and supporting meetings of Cabinet and Cabinet committees; advancing the development of the Government's agenda across federal departments and agencies and with external stakeholders; providing advice on the government's structure and organization; managing the appointment process for senior positions in federal departments, Crown corporations and agencies; preparing Orders-in-Council and other statutory instruments to give effect to Government decisions; fostering a high-performing and accountable public service; submitting an annual report to the Prime Minister on the state of the Public Service.

Head Office

85 Sparks Street, Room 1000
Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0A3
Telephone: 613-957-5153
Fax: 613-957-5043
E-mail: info@pco-bcp.gc.ca
Website: www.pco-bcp.gc.ca

Public Appointments Commission Secretariat*

Appropriate Minister

The Right Honourable Steven Harper, P.C., M.P. Prime Minister of Canada

Institutional Head

Peter Harrison, Executive Director

Constituent Act

Order in Council (C.P. 2006-0226)

Year of Incorporation/Commencement

2006

Mandate

The Secretariat was created in order to support the government in achieving its objective of a more open, transparent and competency-based selection process for Governor-in-Council appointments to agencies, boards, commissions and Crown corporations. The Secretariat will continue to lay the groundwork in preparation for the establishment of the Public Appointments Commission, which is provided for in the Federal Accountability Act. Once commissioners have been appointed, the Secretariat will provide policy and operational support to the chair and members.

Head Office

Address
Telephone:
Fax:
E-mail:
Website:

* This entity is not currently operational, and the data presented was not approved by responsible Deputy Head.

Public Health Agency of Canada

Appropriate Minister

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

Institutional Head

Dr. David Butler-Jones, Chief Public Health Officer

Constituent Act

Public Health Agency of Canada Act (2006, c. 5)

Year of Incorporation/Commencement

2004

Mandate

The Public Health Agency of Canada has been created to deliver on the Government of Canada's commitment to help protect the health and safety of all Canadians. Its activities focus on preventing chronic diseases, like cancer and heart disease, preventing injuries and responding to public health emergencies and infectious disease outbreaks.

Head Office

130 Colonnade Road
A.L. 6501H
Ottawa, Ontario   K1A 0K9
Telephone:
Fax:
E-mail:
Website: www.phac-aspc.gc.ca

Public Service Commission

Appropriate Minister

The Honourable Beverley Oda, P.C., M.P.
Minister of Canadian Heritage

Institutional Head

Maria Barrados, PhD, President

Constituent Act

Public Service Employment Act (2003, c.22, ss. 12, 13)

Year of Incorporation/Commencement

1908

Mandate

The PSC safeguards the integrity of staffing in the Public Service and the political impartiality of public servants. The PSC has the authority to appoint, or provide for the appointment of, persons to or from within the public service. We develop policies and guidance for Public Service managers and hold them accountable for their staffing decisions. We provide staffing and assessment services to departments and agencies subject to the jurisdiction of the PSC for their appointment. We conduct audits and investigations to confirm the effectiveness of the staffing system and to make improvements. As an independent agency, we report our results to Parliament.

Head Office

300 Laurier Avenue West
Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0M7
Telephone: 613-992-9562
Fax: 613-992-9352
E-mail:
Website: www.psc-cfp.gc.ca

Public Service Labour Relations Board

Statutory and Other Agencies

Appropriate Minister

The Honourable Beverley J. Oda, P.C., M.P. Minister of Canadian Heritage, Status of Women^[10]

Institutional Head

Casper M. Bloom, Q.C., Ad. E., Chairperson

Constituent Act

Public Service Labour Relations Act (2003, c. 22, s.2)

Year of Incorporation/Commencement

2005

Mandate

The Board is mandated by the Public Service Labour Relations Act to provide grievance adjudication, mediation and compensation analysis and research services in the federal Public Service. It also administers the collective bargaining and grievance adjudication systems in Parliament as mandated by the Parliamentary Employment and Staff Relations Act. 

Head Office

C.D. Howe Building

240 Sparks Street, West Tower, 6th Floor

Ottawa, Ontario

Telephone: 613-990-1800

Fax: 613-990-1849

E-mail: mail.courrier@pslrb-crtfp.gc.ca

Website: www.pslrb-crtfp.gc.ca

Public Service Staffing Tribunal

Appropriate Minister

The Honourable Beverley Oda, P.C., M.P. Minister of Canadian Heritage

Institutional Head

Guy Giguère, Chairperson

Constituent Act

Public Service Employment Act (2003, c. 22, s.12, 13)

Year of Incorporation/Commencement

2003

Mandate

The new Public Service Staffing Tribunal was established through the Public Service Modernization Act which enacted a new Public Service Employment Act.  The Tribunal has the authority to deal with complaints related to: internal appointments, lay-offs, the implementation of corrective measures ordered by the Tribunal, and revocations of appointments.

Head Office

240 Sparks Street, West Tower, 6th floor
Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0A5  
Telephone: 613-949-6516 or 1-866-637-4491
Fax: 613-949-6551
E-mail: Info@psst-tdfp.gc.ca
Website: www.psst-tdfp.gc.ca

Registrar of the Supreme Court of Canada

Appropriate Minister

The Honourable Robert Nicholson, P.C., M.P. Minister of Justice

Institutional Head

Anne Roland, Registrar

Constituent Act

Supreme Court Act (R.S., 1985, c. S-26)

Year of Incorporation/Commencement

1875

Mandate

To provide the best possible decision-making environment for the Supreme Court of Canada, the final court of appeal in Canada, which hears and decides legal questions of public importance.

Head Office

Supreme Court of Canada
301 Wellington Street
Ottawa, Ontario KIA OJ1
Telephone: 613-995-4330
Fax: 613-996-3063
E-mail: reception@scc-csc.gc.ca
Website: www.scc-csc.gc.ca

Registry of the Competition Tribunal

Appropriate Minister

The Honourable Maxime Bernier, P.C., M.P.
Minister of Industry^[11]

Institutional Head

Raynald Chartrand, Deputy Head

Constituent Act

Competition Tribunal Act (1985, c. 19 (2nd Supp.))

Year of Incorporation/Commencement

1986

Mandate

The Registry of the Competition Tribunal (RCT) is a small federal organization with one service line – providing support to the Competition Tribunal in support of its business line – the hearing of applications and the issuance of orders related to the civil reviewable matters set out in Parts VII.1 and VIII of the Competition Act, whose purpose is to maintain and encourage competition in Canada, and to ensure that firms compete fairly and markets operate efficiently. The Court has but one function, which it discharges solely independent from government and its departments.

Head Office

Thomas D'Arcy McGee Building
90 Sparks Street, Suite 600
Ottawa, Ontario K1P 5B4
Telephone: 613-957-7851
Fax: 613-957-3170
E-mail: tribunal@ct-tc.gc.ca
Website: www.ct-tc.gc.ca

Royal Canadian Mounted Police

Appropriate Minister

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

Institutional Head

William J.S. Elliott, Commissioner

Constituent Act

Royal Canadian Mounted Police Act (R.S., 1985, c. R-10)

Year of Incorporation/Commencement

1873

Mandate

Based on the authority and responsibility assigned under Section 18 of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Act, in its simplest form, the RCMP's mandate is: to enforce laws, prevent crime, and maintain peace, order and security in Canada and for all Canadians and to protect Canadian and foreign dignitaries in Canada and abroad.

Head Office

1200 Vanier Parkway
Ottawa, ON K1A 0R2
Telephone: 613-993-0400
Fax: 613-993-0309
E-mail:
Website: www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca

Royal Canadian Mounted Police External Review Committee

Appropriate Minister

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

Institutional Head

Catherine Ebbs, Chair

Constituent Act

Royal Canadian Mounted Police Act (R.S., 1985, c. R-10)

Year of Incorporation/Commencement

1986

Mandate

The RCMP External Review Committee is an independent agency reporting to Parliament through the Minister of Public Safety Canada. The functions of the Committee are defined in the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Act. The Committee reviews certain types of grievances as well as appeals of disciplinary decisions and discharge or demotions decisions affecting members of the RCMP. The external adjudicative review by the Committee in this labour relations system aims to promote the transparency of the decision-making process in the RCMP as it ensures a neutral and impartial review of cases.

Head Office

P.O. Box 1159, Station B
Ottawa, ON K1P 5R2
Telephone: 613-998-2134
Fax: 613-990-8969
E-mail: org@erc-cee.gc.ca
Website: www.erc-cee.gc.ca

Royal Canadian Mounted Police Public Complaints Commission

Appropriate Minister

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

Institutional Head

Paul E. Kennedy, Chair

Constituent Act

Royal Canadian Mounted Police Act (R.S., 1985, c. R-10)

Year of Incorporation/Commencement

1988

Mandate

To receive complaints from the public about the conduct of RCMP members. To conduct reviews when complainants are not satisfied with the RCMP's handling of their complaints.

To hold hearings and carry out investigations, and to report findings and make recommendations.

Head Office

P.O. Box 3423, Station D
Ottawa, Ontario K1P 6L4
Telephone: 1-800-665-6878
Fax: 604-501-4095
E-mail: org@cpc-cpp.gc.ca
Website: www.cpc-cpp.gc.ca

Security Intelligence Review Committee

Appropriate Minister

The Honourable Stephen Harper, P.C., M.P. Prime Minister of Canada

Institutional Head

The Honourable Gary Filmon, P.C., O.M., Chairman

Constituent Act

The Canadian Security Intelligence Service Act

Year of Incorporation/Commencement

1984

Mandate

The Committee's mandate is to review generally the performance by CSIS of its duties and functions and conduct investigations pursuant to complaints made to the Committee about CSIS.

Head Office

122 Bank Street
Jackson Building, 4th floor
Ottawa, Ontario K1P 5N6
Telephone: 613-990-8441
Fax: 613-990-5230
E-mail:
Website: www.sirc-csars.gc.ca

Statistics Canada

Appropriate Minister

The Honourable Maxime Bernier, P.C., M.P. Minister of Industry^[12]

Institutional Head

Ivan P. Fellegi, Chief Statistician of Canada

Constituent Act

Statistics Act (R.S., 1985, c. S-19)

Year of Incorporation/Commencement

1918^[13]

Mandate

Statistics Canada produces statistics that help Canadians better understand their country—its population, resources, economy, society and culture. In Canada, providing statistics is a federal responsibility. As Canada's national statistical agency, Statistics Canada is legislated to serve this function for the whole of Canada and each of the provinces. Objective statistical information is vital to an open and democratic society. It provides a solid foundation for informed decisions by elected representatives, businesses, unions and non-profit organizations, as well as individual Canadians. In addition to conducting a Census every five years, there are about 350 active surveys on virtually all aspects of Canadian life. Statistics Canada is committed to protecting the confidentiality of all information entrusted to it and to ensuring that the information it delivers is timely and relevant to Canadians.

Head Office

Mailing Address
150 Tunney's Pasture Driveway
Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0T6
Office of the Chief Statistician of Canada
100 Tunney's Pasture Driveway
Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0T6
Telephone: 613-951-8116
Fax: 613-951-0581
E-mail: infostats@statcan.ca
Website: www.statcan.ca

Transportation Appeal Tribunal of Canada

Appropriate Minister

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

Institutional Head

Faye Smith, Chairperson

Constituent Act

Transportation Appeal Tribunal of Canada Act (2001, c. 29)

Year of Incorporation/Commencement

2003[14]

Mandate

The Transportation Appeal Tribunal of Canada (TATC) is a quasi-judicial body established pursuant to the Transportation Appeal Tribunal of Canada Act, Statutes of Canada 2001, Chapter 29. The TATC replaces the Civil Aviation Tribunal which was established under Part IV of the Aeronautics Act in 1986, and its jurisdiction extends to the marine and railway sectors.

Head Office

333 Laurier Avenue West, Room 1201
Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0N5
Telephone: 613-990-6906
Fax: 613-990-9153
E-mail: info@tatc.gc.ca
Website: www.tatc.gc.ca

[1] As of August 14, 2007, Peter MacKay was appointed Minister of National Defence.

[2] As of August 14, 2007, Gerry Ritz was appointed Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food.

[3] As of August 14, 2007, Josée Verner was appointed Minister of Canadian Heritage.

[4] As of August 14, 2007, Jim Prentice was appointed Minister of Industry.

[5] As of August 14, 2007, Jim Prentice was appointed as Minister of Industry.

[6] As of August 14, 2007, Chuck Strahl was appointed Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development.

[7]As of August 14, 2007, Peter G. MacKay was appointed minister of National Defence.

[8] As of August 14, 2007, Josée Verner was appointed Minister of Canadian Heritage.

[9] As of August 14, 2007, Josée Vernerwas appointed Minister of Canadian Heritage, Status of Women and Official Languages.

[10] As of August 14, 2007, Josée Verner was appointed Minister of Canadian Heritage and Status of Women.

[11] As of August 14, 2007, Jim Prentice was appointed Minister of Industry.

^[12] As of August 14, 2007, Jim Prentice was appointed Minister of Industry.

^[13]The agency was established in 1918 as the Dominion Bureau of Statistics. It was given full departmental status by Order in Council in 1965. Its name was changed to Statistics Canada in 1971.

[14]On the recommendation of the Minister of Transport, pursuant to section 73 of the Transportation Appeal Tribunal of Canada Act, S.C. 2001, c. 29, assented to on December 18, 2001, the Act officially came into force on June 30, 2003.