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People management
Management of a high-performing, diverse and inclusive workforce and a modern, healthy and respectful work environment to achieve business objectives. People management includes compensation, organization and classification, labour relations, pensions and benefits, executive management, values and ethics, diversity and inclusion, occupational safety and health, wellness, performance and talent management, and employee recourse.
Government security
Protection of government programs and services, along with the people, information and assets that support them from threats and compromise.
Access to information and privacy
Protection of individual's privacy and personal information held by the government. Access to information that is contained in government records.
Assets and acquired services
Sound stewardship and the achievement of best value through life-cycle management of assets and acquired services, including investment planning, and the management of projects, programmes, procurement, real property and materiel.
Communications and Federal Identity
Management of communications, federal identity, managing government communications and requirements for advertising, public opinion research, social media and web communications
Financial management
Financial resources of the Government of Canada are well managed in the delivery of programs to Canadians and safeguarded through balanced controls that enable flexibility and manage risk.
Results, Evaluation, and Internal Audit
Improving performance and decision making by assessing risks, measuring and evaluating results, and providing management oversight.
Service and digital
Supports the integrated management of service delivery, information and data, information technology, and cyber security in the digital era.
Official languages
Implementation of the Official Languages Act and equality of status of English and French in federal institutions through communications, services, and language of work.
Transfer payments
Informs the design and delivery of transfer payment programs.