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SECTION II ANALYSIS OF PROGRAM ACTIVITIES BY STRATEGIC OUTCOME

Program Activity Architecture (PAA) Crosswalk

NEW PAA STRUCTURE

The Privy Council Office modified its PAA to better reflect its program activities across the organization. The revised PAA was approved by TB ministers on August 30, 2005.

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.

PCO plans to revise its PAA to reflect its reorganization to focus on its core functions. At the same time, PCO will develop a performance measurement strategy that will be linked to the new PAA and address PCO's operating environment.

Analysis of Program Activities

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

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 stakeholder 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, and the Leader of the Government in the Senate.

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

Financial Resources (thousands of dollars)

	2006-2007	2007-2008	2008-2009
Main Estimates	5,514	5,373	5,373
Planned Spending	5,775	5,659	5,661

Human Resources (full-time equivalents)

	2006-2007	2007-2008	2008-2009
Main Estimates	48	47	47
Planned	48	47	47

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

Description

PCO serves as the department for the Prime Minister and also supports ministers in the Prime Minister's portfolio. 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, global and defence, 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

Financial Resources (thousands of dollars)

	2006-2007	2007-2008	2008-2009
Main Estimates	70,458	62,315	61,382
Planned Spending	59,598	53,883	53,911

Human Resources (full-time equivalents)

	2006-2007	2007-2008	2008-2009
Main Estimates	489	474	470
Planned	433	429	429

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

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

Financial Resources (thousands of dollars)

	2006-2007	2007-2008	2008-2009
Main Estimates	29,756	24,027	24,027
Planned Spending	24,968	17,476	17,487

Human Resources (full-time equivalents)

	2006-2007	2007-2008	2008-2009
Main Estimates	223	221	221
Planned	157	155	155

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

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	Report in the DPR on the consultation, coordination and integration mechanisms managed by PCO to provide advice on Public Service human resources management  Annual Report to the Prime Minister on the Public Service of Canada  Report in the DPR on achievements and activities

Financial Resources (thousands of dollars)

	2006-2007	2007-2008	2008-2009
Main Estimates	7,231	6,996	6,996
Planned Spending	7,914	7,370	7,374

Human Resources (full-time equivalents)

	2006-2007	2007-2008	2008-2009
Main Estimates	55	55	55
Planned	55	55	55

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

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

Financial Resources (thousands of dollars)

	2006-2007	2007-2008	2008-2009
Main Estimates	33,273	32,098	32,098
Planned Spending	27,757	26,813	26,833

Human Resources (full-time equivalents)

	2006-2007	2007-2008	2008-2009
Main Estimates	271	269	269
Planned	218	216	216

A.6    Provide commissions of inquiry with appropriate administrative support

Description

PCO staff provide the required services to commissions of inquiry (from initial start-up to conclusion).

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

Financial Resources (thousands of dollars)

	2006-2007	2007-2008	2008-2009
Main Estimates	488	0	0
Planned Spending	3,284	0	0

Human Resources (full-time equivalents)

	2006-2007	2007-2008	2008-2009
Main Estimates	2	0	0
Planned	5	0	0

All resources are related to the Commission of Inquiry into the Actions of Canadian Officials in Relation to Maher Arar. Additional funds ($2.5 million) will be required to cover expenses for the remainder of the fiscal year and these were sought through a Treasury Board Submission.

A new commission of inquiry, the Investigation of the Bombing of Air India Flight 182, has been created and funding for it will be sought through a Treasury Board Submission and Supplementary Estimates. Estimated resource requirements are not known at this time.

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