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Public Works and Government Services Canada - Canada Information Office (CIO)
Communications
Allocation from the reserve
$millions
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FY 98-99
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FY 99-00
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Approval
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$20.0
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$20.0
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P/A - Program expenditures
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$19.3
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$17.6
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P/A - Transfer payments
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None
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$ 2.3
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Description
The funding supported a range of « unity » activities at the CIO including :
- Research into the priorities of Canadians, perceptions of government, regional and demographic profiles and
thematic research.
- Media monitoring and analysis of major government announcements such as the SFT and Budget and activities related
to intergovernmental affairs.
- Event calendars covering all regions of Canada.
- Outreach and Ministerial support including Ministerial tours in Quebec and other regions and partnerships with
regionally based organizations in support of unity objectives.
- Other activities such as support to CCGC, development of GoC Communication policy etc.
Public Accounts References
- Ministry Summary:
1998-99 - Canada Information Office (CH) Vote 35 - Program Expenditures
1990-00 - Canada Information Office (PWGSC) Vote 20 - Program Expenditures
- Programs by Business Line:
1998-99 - The Canada Information Office
1990-00 - The Canada Information Office
Public Works and Government Services Canada - Canada Information Office (CIO)
Creation of New Organization
Allocation from the reserve
$million
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FY 00-01
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FY 01-02
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FY 02-03
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FY 03-04
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FY 04-05
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FY 05-06
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Approval
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$10.4
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$10.4
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$10.4
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$10.4
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$10.4
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$10.4
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P/A(Program expenditures)
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$9.2
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$8.7
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$9.5
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N/A
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N/A
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N/A
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P/A (Transfer payments)
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$0.8
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$1.3
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$0.5
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N/A
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N/A
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N/A
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Notes:
- Of the $10.4M, $0.4 was later transferred to PWGSC for accommodation costs.
- Since the $10.4M is equivalent to half the CIO A-base, half of the transfer payments expenses have been reported in
this table
Description
In September 2001 the former CIO was amalgamated with communications operations of the former CCSB (PWGSC) to create
Communication CanadaThe new organization had as its mandate to improve communications between Canadians and the
government through improved information gathering and delivery as well as coordination of government communications
activities such as 1-800 O Canada, the Canada site, sponsorship and exhibitions activitiesCommunication Canada had also
received the mandate to increase its activities in the regions, improve public access with a leadership role on GOL as
well as develop and coordinate national campaigns in both print and broadcast.
Canadian Unity Funding of $20M was provided to the former Canada Information Office for an initial two-year period
from 1998-99 to 1999-00Upon renewal in 2000-01 TBS approval was received to transfer $10M of the $20M to the CIO A-base
leaving the remaining $10M to be funded from the Unity Fund until 2004-05.
Public Accounts References
- Ministry Summary:
2000-01 & 2001-02 - Canada Information Office (PWGSC) Vote 15 - Program Expenditures
2002-03 - Communication Canada Vote 20 - Program Expenditures
2003-04 - Communication Canada Vote 15 - Operating Expenditures
- Programs by Business Line:
2000-01 - The Canada Information Office
2001-02 - Information to Canadians
2002-03 & 2003-04 - Corporate Communications
Public Works and Government Services Canada - Communication Canada
Ministerial Tours in Western Canada
Allocation from the reserve
$millions
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FY 01-02
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FY 02-03
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Approval
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$1.5
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$1.5
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P/A - Program expenditures
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Note 1
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Note 1
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P/A - Transfer payments
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None
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none
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Note 1: Information not readily available.
Description
Federal ministers traveled as representatives of the Crown to both rural and urban communities in the western
provincesThese tours provided an opportunity to exchange ideas and perspectives on the Government's programs, services
and priorities with local representatives - the leaders directly concerned with the development of their communitiesThe
program was designed to achieve the following specific objectives:
- To meet and hold discussions with socio-economic and community stakeholders in their regions on a regular
basis;
- To enable the Government of Canada to introduce and explain its programs and services to Canadians;
- To enable the Government to be "in touch" with Canadians so that Government communications better reflect regional
realities;
- To increase the Government of Canada's visibility in the regional print and electronic media.
Public Accounts References
- Ministry Summary:
2001-02 - Canada Information Office (PWGSC) Vote 15 - Program Expenditures
2002-03 - Communication Canada (PWGSC) Vote 20 - Program Expenditures
- Programs by Business Line:
2001-02 - Information to Canadians
2002-03 - Corporate Communications
Public Works and Government Services Canada - Communication Canada
Fairs and Exhibitions
Allocation from the reserve
$millions
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FY 01-02
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Approval
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$1.0
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P/A - Program expenditures
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$1.0
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P/A - Transfer payments
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None
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Description
The Government of Canada's Exhibition Program is designed to inform Canadians about Government of Canada programs
and services at public events such as fairs, exhibitions and trade shows.
The Canada Pavilion, the GOC's flagship exhibit, is the key component of the Government of Canada Exhibitions
ProgramThe Pavilion is a unique traveling showcase bringing together different departments under one corporate
umbrella.
The Pavilion offers Canadians a unique opportunity to learn about programs and services in an interactive
environmentVisitors can learn about their government through one-on-one interaction with public servants.
- The budget in 2001-2002 was used for the Pavilion tours and the purchase of exhibit material.
Public Accounts References
- Ministry Summary:
2001-02 - Canada Information Office (PWGSC) Vote 15 - Program Expenditures
- Programs by Business Line:
2001-02 - Information to Canadians
Public Works and Governments Services Canada
Communication Canada
Liaison Project of the Council for Canadian Unity
Allocation from the reserve
$millions
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FY 02-03
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Approval
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$1.35
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P/A - Program expenditures
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-
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P/A - Transfer payments
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$1.35
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Description
This project involved the dissemination of information on Government of Canada programs, services and priorities to
Canadians living in Europe. Activities included roundtables, conferences, and publication of information bulletins. The
CCU also wanted to conduct surveys, studies, analyses and reports on the perception of Canadians on topics of
interest.
The vehicle used was a transfer payment (grant). The project's sponsor was the Council for Canadian Unity (CCU). It
was assisted by its network of partners, notably the Canadians in Europe Association, in carrying out its communication
activities.
Public Accounts References
Ministry Summary: Communication Canada - Vote 2015 - Program Expenditures
Programs by Business Line: Corporate communications
Public Works and Governments Services Canada
Canadian Information Office
New Unity Office
Allocation from the reserve
$ millions
Description
- Establish the Canadian Information Office. CIO sought designation as a department under Section 1.1 of the
Financial Administration Act with TB as employer
- Program: Grants and Contributions of the Canada Information Office
- Recipients: various
Public Accounts References
- Programs by Business Line
1996-97: Canada Information Office Program expenditures and the Grants listed in the Estimates, p. 3.9
1997-98: Canada Information Office Program expenditures Payments to the Canada Council p. 3.9
Public Works and Government Services Canada
Unity - Quebec Referendum
Allocation from the reserve
$millions
Description
- The funds were received for advertising and public opinion research activities.
Public Accounts References
- Programs by Business Line - Supply and Services Program - Corporate Management - Operating
Public Works and Government Services Canada
Cdn Identity Phase 2
Allocation from the reserve
$millions
Description
- The funds were received for advertising and public opinion research activities.
Public Accounts References
- Programs by Business Line - Supply and Services Program - Corporate Management - Operating
Public Works and Government Services Canada
Unity
Allocation from the reserve
$millions
Description
- The funds were received for sponsorship activities.
Public Accounts References
- Programs by Business Line - Supply and Services Program - Corporate Management -Operating
Public Works and Government Services Canada
Advertising Unity
Allocation from the reserve
$millions
Description
- The funds were received for sponsorship activities.
Public Accounts References
- Programs by Business Line - Supply and Services Program - Corporate Management -Operating
Public Works and Government Services Canada
Communications Group
Allocation from the reserve
$millions
Description
- The funds were received for sponsorship activities.
Public Accounts References
- Programs by Business Line - Government Services Program - Supply Operations Services - Operating
Public Works and Government Services Canada
Sponsorship
Allocation from the reserve
$millions
Description
The funds were received for sponsorship activities.
Public Accounts References
- Programs by Business Line - Government Services Program - Communications Coordination Services -
Operating
Public Works and Government Services Canada
Clarity Act
Allocation from the reserve
$millions
Description
- The funds were received through Supplementary Estimates to offset the advertising costs incurred by PWGSC with
respect to the Clarity Bill.
Public Accounts References
- Programs by Business Line - Government Services Program- Communications Coordination Services -
Operating
Public Works and Government Services Canada
Additional Sponsorship Activities
Allocation from the reserve
$millions
Description
- The funds were received for sponsorship activities.
Public Accounts References
- Programs by Business Line - Government Services Program- Communications Coordination Services -
Operating
Public Works and Government Services Canada
(and other government departments)
Misc. Depts - Constitutional Reform
Allocation from the reserve
$millions
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92-93
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PWGSC
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$18.241
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Other Gov't Depts
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$5.861
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Description
- The funds were received in various departments for Communications Initiatives for a total of $24.102M:
- Supply and Services (18.241M), Multiculturalism and Citizenship (.21M), Industry Science and Technology (.511M),
Indian and Northern Affairs (.15M), Fitness and Amateur Sport (.05), Communications (.26), National Defence (1.2M) and
the Secretary of State of Canada (3.48M).
- The funding was received under Supply and Services for:
- outdoor advertising component (media)
- outdoor advertising, production
Public Accounts References
- Programs by Business Line - Department of Supply and Services - Canada Communication Group Revolving Fund -
Operating
Public Works and Government Services Canada
Communications
Allocation from the reserve
$millions
Description
- The funding was received under the Department of Supply and Services to support the communications priorities
of the Government of Canada and to encourage public involvement in discussions related to constitutional reform:
- Constitutional Reform Informational Media Purchase
- 1-800 Line, mailing list, fulfilment charges and other Services
- Constitutional Conference and Communications Support
- Media Monitoring Analysis
Public Accounts References
- Programs by Business Line - Department of Supply and Services - Canada Communication Group Revolving Fund -
Operating