Federal Government
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2008 Federal Government Budget - February 26
[ NOTE : this link takes you to the Canadian Social Research Links 2008 Budgets page. ]
- Information and analysis by: * CBC CTV * The Toronto Star: * The Globe and Mail * Canadian Labour Congress * Progressive Economics Forum * Canadian Union of Public Employees * Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives * Wellesley Institute * Canadian Business Online

Speech from the Throne - this link takes you further down on the page you're now reading

The Gomery Enquiry
- anyone still interested in the Sponsorship Scandal? this link takes you to some Gomery links further down on the page you're now reading...

From Statistics Canada:

Canada at a Glance, 2007
April 5, 2007 (under "New Products")
Canada at a Glance presents the current Canadian demographic, education, health, justice, housing, income, labour market, economic, travel, financial, and foreign trade statistics. This booklet also includes important international comparisons, so that readers can see how Canada stacks up against its neighbours. Updated yearly, Canada at a glance is a very useful reference for those who want quick access to current Canadian statistics.
HTML version
PDF version (1.5MB, 27 pages)

Earlier Issues of Canada at a Glance - going back to 2000

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March 5, 2007
Study: Employment trends in the federal public service, 1995 to 2006
There are slightly fewer of them, but federal employees in general are more knowledge-based than they were in the mid-1990s, according to a new study. In addition, women have made important inroads into the public service, the average age of public servants is rising, and they are older on average than Canadian workers as a whole.In March 2006, just over 380,700 individuals were working for the federal government, down slightly from nearly 382,000 in March 1995.

Employment Trends in the Federal Public Service
by Katarzyna Naczk
HTML version
PDF version (122K, 11 pages)
Earlier reports in this series

The Canada Site - Government of Canada Home Page

Site Map

What's New

About Canada
- incl. links to the following content:
Society --- Aboriginal - Archives and Libraries - Arts - Culture - Events - Genealogy - Health - Historic Sites - History - Human Rights - Languages - Learning Resources - Multiculturalism - Multimedia - Museums - People - Society - Statistics - Sports and Recreation
Government --- About Government - Awards and Honours - Ceremonial and Canadian Symbols - Promotion - Elections and Voting - Going to Canada - Government History - Government Resources - Government Structure - Government Statistics - Justice - Safety
Land --- Climate - Environment - Geography - Land Statistics - Maps -Natural Resources - Sustainable Development - Transportation - Travel - Weather
Economy --- About Economy - Business/Industries - Economic Statistics - Families - Government and the Economy - International - Money

Office of the Prime Minister of Canada - The Honourable Stephen Harper
February 6, 2006
- incl. links to : The Prime Minister - The Ministry - mission - Priorities - Media Centre

Prime Minister Harper announces new Ministry and reaffirms government priorities
February 6, 2006
Stephen Harper was sworn in today as Canada's 22nd Prime Minister, assuring Canadians that his government will build on Canada's achievements to keep the country strong, united, independent and free.

The New Cabinet - February 6, 2006
Prime Minister Harper's Cabinet is smaller, but one built on talent and diversity to serve all Canadians. Mr. Harper said it is now time for the new government to get to work.

Accountable Government
February 6, 2006
The following documents contain the rules upon which the Prime Minister will hold his Ministers, their staff and senior officials to account.
- Accountable Government: A Guide for Ministers (PDF version)
- Conflict of Interest and Post-Employment Code for Public Office Holders

Government of Canada Publications
Provides a reference to over 100,000 Government of Canada publications.

BusinessGateway.ca: Services for Canadian Business

Services for non-Canadians

The WIRE is a daily news bulletin compiled for the Government of Canada's toll free service, reports on government news items, as well as some provincial, territorial, municipal and private sector matters that our researchers feel may prompt Canadians to search for further details on the Internet or by contacting 1 8ØØ O-Canada

News by Dept. and Agency (alphabetical order)

Consulting Canadians - Government of Canada "(...) Pre-publication in Part I of the Canada Gazette gives various interested groups and individuals, and Canadians in general, a final opportunity to review and comment on a regulatory proposal at the last stages of the regulation-making process and before it is enacted and published in Part II of the Canada Gazette. Pre-publication also gives interested parties, those stakeholders previously consulted in the beginning of the process, the opportunity to see how the final draft proposal is in keeping with previous consultation drafts." Current Consultations by Title You can also view the list of consultations by Department and Subject. Source: Government of Canada

First Among Equals:
The Prime Minister in Canadian Life and Politics
"Drawing on a wide variety of documents and artifacts, this site explores five main themes [Alone at the Top - The Path to Power - Leading Canada - Private Life - Afterwards] relating to Canada's prime ministers. The site examines our leaders' political careers as well as their private lives. It also sheds light on Canadians' perceptions of our prime ministers.
Source: National Library of Canada

Canada Benefits
"Information about federal, provincial and territorial programs that involve payments to individuals can be found on the site. More specifically you can find out about: government student loans - public pension plans - employment insurance - housing assistance - social assistance - payments or financial assistance to parents, immigrants, refugees, disabled individuals, veterans, athletes and artists.
You can navigate the site to find information that's relevant to you by self-identification ("I Am..."), by life event, by keyword search, by using the A-Z Benefits Index, or by using the Benefits Finder."
Source:
The Canada Site

Service Canada
"Service Canada was introduced by the Government of Canada in this year's budget, to provide Canadians with one-stop, easy access to the benefits and services they need, through the channel of their choice, whether that is by phone, in-person, or the Internet. Full implementation of Service Canada will roll out over the next three years." [Service Canada FAQ]

Service Canada Regional Information portal --- part of the enormous federal government home page, Canada.Gc.Ca
The portal page claims that it "will help you find services close to your home."
What it *doesn't* say on the portal page is that the services are ONLY those of the federal government.
Someone who is looking for information on provincial and territorial welfare programs must click the Financial Benefits link on the Service Canada portal, because that's the link that includes both federal AND provincial/territorial programs. It would be a lot easier to search for info on the Service Canada website if they told folks up front that Service Canada? "will help you find FEDERAL services close to your home", dontcha think??

Back to welfare info: Once you're on the Financial Benefits page, click on "In need of social assistance...", and then, on the Canadian map that appears in the next screen, click the name of any province or territory. The next screen (finally!) offers links to needs-tested welfare program(s) in the selected jurisdiction.

OR you can find wayyyy more welfare information by using the Canadian Social Research Links Key Welfare Links page:
http://www.canadiansocialresearch.net/welfare.htm

Persons with Disabilities Online
"Persons with Disabilities Online is an Internet site, where persons with disabilities, their family, their caregivers, and others with an interest in disabilities can access a broad range of information concerning disabilities."
This is the Government of Canada portal to hundreds of links to federal government programs and services for people with disabilities.
The site currently covers the following areas : Links to Federal Government Information (10 categories) - Access To Travel - Mapping for the Visually Impaired - Assistive Technology Links.

The Sub-Committee on the Status of Persons with Disabilities Begins Its Consultation
with Canadians Today on the Canada Pension Plan Disability Program
January 3, 2003
"The Sub-Committee will be consulting with Canadians from December 3, 2002 to February 3, 2003. There are three ways that you can get involved: by taking our issue poll, through sharing your story, and by presenting your solutions. Please take the time to carefully review the instructions for each of the consultations tools before you begin. This will ensure that your contribution is maximized.
- Our Issue Poll : Work through and answer questions on some of the major issues facing the CPP Disability program.
- Share Your Story : Share your experiences with the CPP Disability program.
- Present Your Solution : There are many challenges facing the CPP Disability program. We are looking for your solutions to those challenges."
Source: Sub-Committee on the Status of Persons with Disabilities

Advancing the Inclusion of Persons with Disabilities - A Government of Canada Report
December 2002
You'll find links to the text version of each of these documents at the Social Union site link below
Source :
The Persons with Disabilities section of the Social Union website
Related Link:
Office for Disability Issues (ODI) (Social Development Canada)

Related Link:

Disability supports in Canada, 2001 (Statistics Canada)
"This article is the second in a series of releases of data from the 2001 Participation and Activity Limitation Survey (PALS). This article presents data on the various support measures for adults (persons aged 15 and over) with disabilities. The themes included in this document are specialized equipment, help needed for everyday activities, dwelling modifications, local and long distance transportation, and tax credits.(...) The survey was conducted between September 2001 and January 2002, from a sample of 35,000 adults and 8,000 children with disabilities."
- incl. links to detailed statistical tables and to the first article containing findings on the prevalence, type and severity of disabilities by age and sex

Related Links - Go to the Disability Links page: http://www.canadiansocialresearch.net/disbkmrk.htm

Seniors Canada Online
Government of Canada
Great site for seniors - includes links to info about : HEALTH (Alternative Medicine,  Nutrition, Women's Health) - MONEY (Pensions,  Taxes,  RRSP) - EMPLOYMENT (Education,  Programs,  Volunteer) - HOME AND HOUSING (Adaptation,  Long-Term Care, Residences) - FAMILY (Injury,  Medical History, Medication) - LEGAL (Advice for Seniors, Consumer Protection,  Travel) - EDUCATION (Courses) - SAFETY AND SECURITY - TRAVEL

The History of Canada's Public Pensions
Excellent, comprehensive new resource from civilization.ca!!
Detailed information about the evolution of Canadian public pensions (Old Age Pension and Canada Pension Plan) from 1867 to the present, organized under different time periods
- includes - for each time period - vignettes of daily life, political events, world events, influential people and "What Canadians Received"
Also includes links to the following related resources : Layout - Pension Timeline - Researcher's Summary (detailed notes on each period) - Bibliography - Related Sites - Photo Gallery
Source:
Civilization.ca
Civilization.ca Site Map - Use this to select from among 200 links to information under the following headings:
- Archaeology - Arts and Crafts - Civilizations - Cultures - First Peoples - History - Treasures - Military History - Exhibitions - Features
Special resources from Civilization.ca for : Kids - Educators - Scholars - Media
Other Web Sites - Publications - Boutique - About the Corporation - Canadian Museum of Civilization - Canadian Children's Museum - Canadian Postal Museum - Virtual Museum of New France - Canadian War Museum - Artifact catalogue - Library/Archives catalogue.

Public Accounts of Canada The Public Accounts of Canada, which include the Financial Statements of the Government of Canada (see Volume I, Section 1), are tabled in the House of Commons annually. Source: Public Works and Government Services Canada Public Accounts of Canada, 2007-2008 The Public Accounts of Canada for 2007, which include the Financial Statements of the Government of Canada (see Volume I, Section 2), were tabled in the House of Commons on October 17, 2007. Supplementary Estimates, 2007-2008 (All depts.) Supplementary Estimates, 2007-2008 - HRSDC Supplementary Estimates, 2007-2008 - Finance Canada Other Reports of the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat Source: Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat 2005 Public Accounts of Canada Tabled September 29, 2005 "The Public Accounts of Canada for 2005, which include the Financial Statements of the Government of Canada were tabled in the House of Commons on September 29, 2005. The three volumes can be obtained in print from the Government of Canada Publications." Click the link above to access the complete report in individual PDF files: * Volume I - Summary Report and Financial Statements (PDF 2.0Mb) * Volume II - Details of Expenses and Revenues (PDF 2.8Mb) * Volume III - Additional Information and Analyses (PDF 3.7Mb) Unpublished detailed information relating to Sections 4, 5 and 7 of Volume III of the Public Accounts of Canada 2005 are as follows: * Section 4 (Professional and Special Services) (PDF 882kb) * Section 5 (Acquisition of Land, Buildings and Works) (PDF 348kb) * Section 7 (Transfer Payments) (PDF file - 2.1MB, 251 pages) Section 7 includes detailed info about: - $31 Billion in 2004-2005 in Payments under the Canada Health Transfer (CHT), the Canada Health and Social Transfer (CHST), the Health Reform Transfer (HRT) and other targeted federal transfers in support of health - $14.5 Billion in 2004-2005 in Payments under the Canada Social Transfer (CST) in support of post-secondary education, social assistance and social services, including early childhood development and early learning and childcare In 2004-2005, Finance Canada made payments of $45.7 billion through the Canada Health Transfer, the Canada Social Transfer, the Health Reform Transfer, and other targeted federal transfers in support of health and social services, including both cash and tax transfers. The amount of these cash and tax transfers in 2004-2005 is shown in the above table. In April 2004 the Canada Health and Social Transfer (CHST) was split into the Canada Health Transfer (CHT) and the Canada Social Transfer (CST). The CHT is a block-fund transfer to provinces and territories to provide financial support for the provision of health. The CST is a block-fund transfer to provinces and territories in support of post-secondary education, social assistance and social services, including early childhood development and early learning and childcare. Both transfers are a combination of tax point and cash transfers. [Extract from Section 7, page 248] Source: Public Works and Government Services Canada

Canadian Information by Subject - Library and Archives Canada
Thousands of links to Canadian websites (government and other), classified according to the Dewey Decimal System.
 Easy to navigate, not cluttered with graphics, overall a good guide to Canadian surfing...
See, for example...
Section 30 - Social sciences in general
Section 36 - Social problems, social service (incl. clubs, insurance)
- Be sure to start on the main page to see the entire list of subjects
- Go to the Library and Archives Canada Home Page

Canadian Government Information on the Internet
by Anita Cannon, the Depository Services Program and Contributors
Effective September 1, 2001, the DSP has become part of Communication Canada
- incl. links to : Major Sites - Federal Information (By subject) - Provincial Information (By province) - Municipal information - Distribution / Discussion Lists - Library Catalogues - Electronic journals.

Guides to Government Information
Help Sheets:
- incl. links to government collections, overviews of how the Canada Gazette works, finding and using Canadian parliamentary information, a guide to Canadian federal bills, statutes & regulations, how a Government bill becomes law, Canadian Information by Subject (National Library of Canada), provincial government publishing authorities and much more...
Source:
Depository Services Program (Govt. of Canada)

Parliamentary Internet - House of Commons, Senate of Canada

Chamber Business
- links to the latest debates and the latest journals in both the Senate and the House of Commons

Committee Business
- links to committee Mandates, Membership, Lists of Studies and Committee Meetings as well as Schedules of Meetings, Minutes of Proceedings and Evidence and Press Releases are available for both the Senate and the House of Commons.

About Parliament
- incl. People - The Parliamentary Process - The Parliament Buildings - Education - Youth Programs - Photos - Related Information (government departments, the courts, political parties, etc) - A to Z Index - Partners for a Green Hill

Visitor Information
- helpful information for tourists and visitors as well as for individuals doing business with Parliament --- maps, special events, guided tours, tourism/transit links, etc.

Virtual Library
- links to the reports of the Information and Documentation Branch (7 reports) and the Parliamentary Information and Research Service (250+ reports)

A to Z Index
- arranges information provided on the site by subject for easy searching

About Governors General of Canada
- information about the current Governor-General (Her Excellency Michaëlle Jean) and her predecessors

Sample reports:

How Canadians Govern Themselves - 6th Edition
September 23, 2005
Library of Parliament
A good primer on Canadian Government; highly recommended!
- info is organized under the following headings: Introduction - Parliamentary Government - A Federal State - Powers of the National and Provincial Governments - Canadian and American Government - The Rule of Law and the Courts - The Institutions of Our Federal Government - What Goes On in Parliament - Provinces and Municipalities - Living Government- Governors General of Canada since Confederation - Canadian Prime Ministers since 1867.

Guide to the Canadian House of Commons
HTML version
PDF version (407K, 16 pages)
Revised August 2005
Table of Contents:
* Introduction * The Canadian Parliament * Who’s Who in the House * A Working Day in the Commons Chamber * Notices of Motion for the Production of Papers * Parliamentary Highlights * Making Canada’s Laws * The Role of a Member of Parliament * Being Part of Parliament * Finding Out More

Inside Canada's Parliament (PDF file - 1.14MB, 41 pages)
June 17, 2002
"Inside Canada's Parliament is a publication that provides an introduction to how the Canadian Parliament works; it was commissioned by the Senate, the House of Commons and the Library of Parliament to provide those interested in Parliament - including members of the public, teachers, business people and parliamentarians from both here and abroad - with an understanding of the Canadian system. The information in this guide is intended to provide key facts about Parliament and, at the same time, capture its spirit and give readers some insight into how the work of Parliament actually gets done, and by whom."
Online version (HTML)

Federal Institutions - An alphabetical listing of links to home pages of just about every federal government department, Crown corporation, board and agency you can imagine.

The Laws of Canada - Department of Justice

Elections Canada Online

Federal Royal Commissions

Services for First Nations People - A Government of Canada Guide
Helpful collection of resources
PDF version (258K, 26 pages)
- incl. program information, links to websites and toll-free and TTY numbers for more information
Source : Indian and Northern Affairs Canada (INAC)

Government Decision-Making in Canada

Players, Processes, Institutions: Central Agencies in Decision-Making
January 2001
PDF file - 235K, 41 pages
Although the program was designed to acquaint colleagues from Ukraine with the inner workings of the Canadian system of government, we believe it is a very useful resource for those interested in how government works. It is a concise window on the institutions, processes and players involved in decision-making in Canada.
Source : Institute on Governance

Canadian Intergovernmental Conference Secretariat

Policy Research Initiative (PRI)
"The federal government requires the development of a strong knowledge base and policy capacity in order to respond to the increasingly complex policy issues facing Canada. The Policy Research Initiative's core mandate is to advance research on emerging horizontal issues that are highly relevant to the federal government's medium-term policy agenda, and to ensure the effective transfer of this knowledge to policy-makers.
- incl. links to : About The PRI - Research Projects - Capacity Building - Community Infrastructure - Events

Publications

YouthPath
Portal to Canadian government programs and services for youth
"YouthPath is your single access point to government related youth programs, services and information. Forget about surfing forever to find the info you need! With the help of hundreds of youth volunteers from coast to coast, the Government of Canada developed this site to help meet your needs. YouthPath is the realization of the hard work of each Team Leader and Virtual Youth Canada member who came together to share their expertise and skills in order to create this unique site."
- incl links to : Jobs - Education - Money - Health - Canada - Arts and Culture - Neighbourhood - Sports - Science - International - Travel - Environment - Message Board

CanLearn Interactive- an Internet site designed to help Canadians access information on learning

Exchanges Canada (Department of Canadian Heritage)
Exchanges Canada is a service that gives Canadian youth direct access to over 300 existing exchange programs through a single window that connects Canadians to one another and to the world. Includes links to Web sites and contact information.

Yahoo - Canadian Government
Launchpad to links to and about the federal government. 
What you see below is the range of choices presented to visitors in this section of the Yahoo Canada site. 
(The numbers in parentheses indicate the number of links in each category early in January 2008)

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* Federal (456)
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