Registrar General of Canada
| Registrar General of Canada | |
|---|---|
| Registraire général du Canada | |
 | |
| Department of Industry | |
| Style | The Honourable |
| Appointer | Monarch (represented by the governor general);[1] on the advice of the prime minister[2] |
| Term length | While holding the office of Minister of Industry |
| Precursor | Secretary of State for Canada |
| Inaugural holder | Guy Favreau |
| Formation | October 1, 1966 |
The registrar general of Canada (French: registraire général du Canada) is responsible for registering all letters patent, commissions, instruments, proclamations, and any other documents that may, from time to time, be issued under the Great Seal of Canada or the Privy Seal of Canada. The registrar general is a role held by the Minister of Industry, which as of May 13, 2025, is Mélanie Joly.
Appointment
The registrar general is not appointed directly — rather, a person becomes the registrar general by virtue of being the minister of industry, a Cabinet office.[3] Therefore, by proxy, the registrar general is appointed by the governor general, on the advice of the prime minister.
The current minister of industry and registrar general of Canada is Mélanie Joly since May 13, 2025. Since November 20, 2019, the ministerial position has been styled as "Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry."
Role and responsibilities
Registering documents
The Office of the Registrar General is responsible for registering documents that have been issued under the Great Seal and the Privy Seal. Such documents can include the appointments of senators, puisne justices, and governors general. The registrar general maintains a registry of the documents so issued, with the assistance of Corporations Canada.[citation needed]
Keeping the Great Seal
While the governor general is the keeper of the Great Seal, he or she normally entrusts the Registrar General with the seal's safekeeping. The Great Seal is used to certify official state documents. The current Seal went into use in 1955, after the accession of Elizabeth II to the Canadian Throne.[citation needed]
From: Minister Joly / Ministre Joly (IC) <melanie.joly@ised-isde.gc.ca>
Date: Sun, Jun 1, 2025 at 10:15 PM
Subject: Automatic reply: Automatic reply: RE Trudeau Invoking the Emergency Act and Freeland defending her liberal democracy byway of her bankster buddies
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Date: Sun, Jun 1, 2025 at 10:15 PM
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Date: Sun, Jun 1, 2025 at 10:15 PM
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Date: Sun, Jun 1, 2025 at 10:16 PM
Subject: Réponse automatique - Automatic reply: Automatic reply: RE Trudeau Invoking the Emergency Act and Freeland defending her liberal democracy byway of her bankster buddies
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From: Minister of Finance / Ministre des Finances <minister-ministre@fin.gc.ca>
Date: Sun, Jun 1, 2025 at 10:15 PM
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From: Premier <PREMIER@novascotia.ca>
Date: Sun, Jun 1, 2025 at 10:15 PM
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Date: Sun, Jun 1, 2025 at 10:15 PM
Subject: Automatic reply: Automatic reply: RE Trudeau Invoking the Emergency Act and Freeland defending her liberal democracy byway of her bankster buddies
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Date: Sun, Jun 1, 2025 at 10:15 PM
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Date: Sun, Jun 1, 2025 at 10:14 PM
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málaskrám sínum með rafrænum hætti/
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Date: Sun, Jun 1, 2025 at 7:37 PM
Subject: Automatic reply: Automatic reply: RE Trudeau Invoking the Emergency Act and Freeland defending her liberal democracy byway of her bankster buddies
To: David Amos <david.raymond.amos333@gmail.
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From: Minister of Finance / Ministre des Finances <minister-ministre@fin.gc.ca>
Date: Sun, Jun 1, 2025 at 7:37 PM
Subject: Automatic reply: Automatic reply: RE Trudeau Invoking the Emergency Act and Freeland defending her liberal democracy byway of her bankster buddies
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From: Blanchet, Yves-François - Député <Yves-Francois.Blanchet@parl.
Date: Sun, Jun 1, 2025 at 7:37 PM
Subject: Réponse automatique : Automatic reply: RE Trudeau Invoking the Emergency Act and Freeland defending her liberal democracy byway of her bankster buddies
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From: David Amos <david.raymond.amos333@gmail.
Date: Sun, Jun 1, 2025 at 7:35 PM
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To: don.davies <don.davies@parl.gc.ca>, John.Williamson <John.Williamson@parl.gc.ca>, fin.minfinance-financemin.fin <fin.minfinance-financemin.
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From: Kurek, Damien C. - M.P. <Damien.Kurek@parl.gc.ca>
Date: Thu, May 22, 2025 at 2:29 PM
Subject: Automatic reply: Automatic reply: RE Trudeau Invoking the Emergency Act and Freeland defending her liberal democracy byway of her bankster buddies
To: David Amos <david.raymond.amos333@gmail.
Thank you for reaching out to the office of Damien Kurek, MP for Battle River—Crowfoot. We are receiving a high volume of emails.
We appreciate your feedback, and your messages will be passed on to MP Kurek.
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Thank you for your support and understanding.From: David Amos <david.raymond.amos333@gmail.
Date: Thu, May 22, 2025 at 2:28 PM
Subject: Fwd: Automatic reply: RE Trudeau Invoking the Emergency Act and Freeland defending her liberal democracy byway of her bankster buddies
To: Damien.Kurek <Damien.Kurek@parl.gc.ca>
From: David Amos <david.raymond.amos333@gmail.
Date: Tue, Oct 10, 2023 at 12:24 PM
Subject: We should discuss why this senate banking heainng is still missing
To: <press@teamkennedy.com>, John.Williamson <John.Williamson@parl.gc.ca>, Robert. Jones <Robert.Jones@cbc.ca>, Newsroom <Newsroom@globeandmail.com>
Cc: motomaniac333 <motomaniac333@gmail.com>, fin.minfinance-financemin.fin <fin.minfinance-financemin.
https://www.banking.senate.
Review of Current Investigations and Regulatory Actions Regarding the
Mutual Fund Industry
Date: Thursday, November 20, 2003 Time: 02:00 PM
Topic
The Committee will meet in OPEN SESSION to conduct the second in a
series of hearings on the “Review of Current Investigations and
Regulatory Actions Regarding the Mutual Fund Industry.”
Witnesses
Witness Panel 1
Mr. Stephen M. Cutler
Director - Division of Enforcement
Securities and Exchange Commission
Cutler - November 20, 2003
Mr. Robert Glauber
Chairman and CEO
National Association of Securities Dealers
Glauber - November 20, 2003
Eliot Spitzer
Attorney General
State of New York
Spitzer - November 20, 2003
From: Kurek, Damien C. - M.P. <Damien.Kurek@parl.gc.ca>
Date: Sun, Feb 20, 2022 at 8:15 PM
Subject: Automatic reply: RE Trudeau Invoking the Emergency Act and Freeland defending her liberal democracy byway of her bankster buddies
To: David Amos <david.raymond.amos333@gmail.
Good day,
Thank you for writing the M.P. office of Damien C. Kurek, Member of Parliament for Battle River – Crowfoot.
He sincerely appreciate your questions, feedback, and suggestions on federal issues that are important to you. Our team will respond as quickly as possible to these as well as to all other inquiries such as appointment requests.
We prioritize responses to residents of Battle River – Crowfoot who require assistance with Government of Canada services.
Please note that our office receives a tremendous volume of mail so response time can be delayed.
Once again, thank you for your writing, and please feel free to do so in the future.
Sincerely,
Cheri Elliott
E/A Ottawa Office Manager
Damien C. Kurek, M.P.
Deputy Shadow Minister for Rural Economic Development and Rural Broadband Strategy
Battle River - Crowfoot
Room 585, Confederation Building
Tel. : 613-947-4608
Fax : 613-947-4611
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From: Davies, Don - M.P. <don.davies@parl.gc.ca>
Date: Mon, Feb 21, 2022 at 4:32 PM
Subject: Automatic reply: Deployment of Emergencies Act expected to pass with support of the NDP because of Trudeau's predictable confidence vote EH BC?
To: David Amos <david.raymond.amos333@gmail.
*Do not reply to this email*
Greetings!
I acknowledge receipt of your email. Thank you for taking the time to contact me and express your views.
Due to the current COVID-19 situation, please be advised that my Vancouver Kingsway constituency office will be conducting all business by phone and online communication until further notice.
Our goal is to keep constituents and staff safe, while continuing to provide the important services that community members depend on.
While I read all correspondence, the volume of email we receive means that I am not able to respond immediately to every message. Every effort will be made to reply to you as soon as possible. Please note that in most cases, anonymous, cc’d or forwarded items will be read but will not receive a response.
If the information you have sent is about a concern that you have as a constituent, please make sure that you have given your full name, address and telephone number so my office is able to assist you efficiently. If you live outside Vancouver Kingsway please contact your own Member of Parliament for assistance.
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Should you need further assistance, please contact my office at 604-775-6263.
Sincerely,
Don Davies, MP
Vancouver Kingsway
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Bonjour,
J’accuse réception de votre courriel. Je vous remercie d’avoir pris le temps de communiquer avec moi et d’exprimer vos opinions.
Alors que la situation du COVID-19 continue d'évoluer, mon bureau de circonscription de Vancouver Kingsway aidera avec toutes les affaires par téléphone et par communication en ligne jusqu'à nouvel avis.
Notre objectif est d'assurer la sécurité des électeurs et du personnel, tout en continuant à fournir les services importants dont dépendent les membres de la communauté.
Je tiens à vous assurer que je lis tous les messages qui me sont envoyés. Toutefois, le grand nombre de courriels que mon bureau reçoit fait en sorte que je ne suis pas en mesure de répondre immédiatement à chaque message. Tous les efforts seront déployés pour vous répondre dès que possible. Veuillez prendre note que, dans la plupart des cas, les messages anonymes, transmis en copie conforme ou transférés seront lus, mais qu’aucune réponse ne sera envoyée.
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Si vous avez besoin d’aide, veuillez téléphoner à mon bureau : 604-775-6263.
Je vous prie d’accepter l’expression de mes sentiments distingués.
Don Davies, député à la Chambre des communes
Vancouver Kingsway
From: Drouin, Nathalie G <Nathalie.G.Drouin@pco-bcp.gc.
Date: Wed, Jun 12, 2024 at 2:10 PM
Subject: Automatic reply: Hey Higgy I wonder Stevey Boy MacKinnon recalls saying "The Boys Are Back In Town" after the election in 2006
To: David Amos <david.raymond.amos333@gmail.
Good day,
Please note that I am currently away from the office, I will be returning on Monday, June 17, 2024.
Daniel Rogers will be acting on my behalf while I am away.
For any assistance, please contact my office at (613) 957-5056.
Thank you
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Bonjour,
Veuillez noter que je suis présentement absente du bureau et je serais de retour lundi le 17 juin 2024.
Daniel Rogers assumera l'intérim pendant mon absence.
Pour toute assistance, veuillez communiquer avec mon bureau au (613) 957-5056.
Merci
The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced the following changes in the senior ranks of the public service:
Christiane (Chris) Fox, currently Deputy Clerk of the Privy Council and Associate Secretary to the Cabinet, will serve concurrently as Deputy Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, Privy Council Office, effective October 21, 2024.
Philip Jennings, currently Executive Director, Canada, Ireland, and the Caribbean, International Monetary Fund, becomes Deputy Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development, effective November 4, 2024.
Tricia Geddes, currently Associate Deputy Minister of Public Safety, becomes Deputy Minister of Public Safety, effective October 31, 2024.
Daniel Rogers, currently Deputy National Security and Intelligence Advisor to the Prime Minister and Deputy Secretary to the Cabinet (Emergency Preparedness), Privy Council Office, becomes Director of the Canadian Security Intelligence Service, effective October 28, 2024.
Tushara Williams, currently Deputy Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, Privy Council Office, becomes Deputy Secretary to the Cabinet (Operations), Privy Council Office, effective October 21, 2024.
Kaili Levesque, currently Deputy Secretary to the Cabinet (Operations), Privy Council Office, becomes Associate Deputy Minister of Fisheries and Oceans, effective October 21, 2024.
Kevin Brosseau, currently Associate Deputy Minister of Fisheries and Oceans, becomes Deputy National Security and Intelligence Advisor to the Prime Minister and Deputy Secretary to the Cabinet (Emergency Preparedness), Privy Council Office, effective October 21, 2024.
The Prime Minister also congratulated the following individuals on their recent and upcoming retirements and departures from the public service after years of tireless efforts serving Canadians, and he wished them the best in their future endeavours:
- Simon Kennedy, former Deputy Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development
- Shawn Tupper, Deputy Minister of Public Safety
- Catherine Luelo, former Senior Official at the Privy Council Office
Proclamation Issuing Election Writs: SI/2025-58
Canada Gazette, Part II, Volume 159, Extra Number 3
Registration
SI/2025-58 March 24, 2025
CANADA ELECTIONS ACT
Proclamation Issuing Election Writs
Mary May Simon
[L.S.]
Canada
Charles the Third, by the Grace of God King of Canada and His other Realms and Territories, Head of the Commonwealth.
Shalene Curtis-Micallef
Deputy Attorney General
Great Seal of Canada
TO ALL TO WHOM these presents shall come or whom the same may in any way concern,
GREETING:
A Proclamation
Whereas We are desirous to meet Our People of Canada as soon as may be and to have their advice in Parliament;
WE DO HEREBY MAKE KNOWN Our Royal will and pleasure to call a Parliament, and do further declare that, by and with the advice of Our Privy Council for Canada, We, under subsections 57(1) to (2) of the Canada Elections Act, direct the Chief Electoral Officer to issue Our Writs of Election in accordance with that Act, which Writs are to be dated March 23, 2025, to set forth Monday, April 28, 2025 as the date for voting and to be returnable to the Chief Electoral Officer on May 19, 2025.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, We have issued and caused this Our Proclamation to be published and the Great Seal of Canada to be affixed to it.
WITNESS:
Our Right Trusty and Well-beloved Mary May Simon, Chancellor and Principal Companion of Our Order of Canada, Chancellor and Commander of Our Order of Military Merit, Chancellor and Commander of Our Order of Merit of the Police Forces, Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada.
At the City of Ottawa, March 23, 2025, in the third year of Our Reign.
BY COMMAND,
Philip Jennings
Deputy Registrar General of Canada
GOD SAVE THE KING
https://www.pm.gc.ca/en/news/
Today, the Prime Minister, Mark Carney, announced the members of Canada’s new Ministry.
Canadians elected this new government with a strong mandate to define a new economic and security relationship with the United States, to build a stronger economy, to reduce the cost of living, and to keep our communities safe. This focused team will act on this mandate for change with urgency and determination.
The new government will act to catalyze investment and build a new Canadian economy – one that creates higher-paying careers, raises incomes, and can withstand future shocks. They will work in collaboration with provinces, territories, and Indigenous Peoples to advance the nation-building investments that will support the government’s core mission of building one strong, united economy – the strongest economy in the G7.
The new Cabinet is appointed as follows:
- Shafqat Ali, President of the Treasury Board
- Rebecca Alty, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations
- Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs
- Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Public Safety
- François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Finance and National Revenue
- Rebecca Chartrand, Minister of Northern and Arctic Affairs and Minister responsible for the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency
- Julie Dabrusin, Minister of Environment and Climate Change
- Sean Fraser, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada and Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency
- Chrystia Freeland, Minister of Transport and Internal Trade
- Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Canadian Identity and Culture and Minister responsible for Official Languages
- Mandy Gull-Masty, Minister of Indigenous Services
- Patty Hajdu, Minister of Jobs and Families and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario
- Tim Hodgson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources
- Mélanie Joly, Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions
- Dominic LeBlanc, President of the King’s Privy Council for Canada and Minister responsible for Canada-U.S. Trade, Intergovernmental Affairs and One Canadian Economy
- Joël Lightbound, Minister of Government Transformation, Public Works and Procurement
- Heath MacDonald, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food
- Steven MacKinnon, Leader of the Government in the House of Commons
- David J. McGuinty, Minister of National Defence
- Jill McKnight, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence
- Lena Metlege Diab, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship
- Marjorie Michel, Minister of Health
- Eleanor Olszewski, Minister of Emergency Management and Community Resilience and Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada
- Gregor Robertson, Minister of Housing and Infrastructure and Minister responsible for Pacific Economic Development Canada
- Maninder Sidhu, Minister of International Trade
- Evan Solomon, Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario
- Joanne Thompson, Minister of Fisheries
- Rechie Valdez, Minister of Women and Gender Equality and Secretary of State (Small Business and Tourism)
The Cabinet will be supported by 10 secretaries of State who will provide dedicated leadership on key issues and priorities within their minister’s portfolio.
The new secretaries of State are appointed as follows:
- Buckley Belanger, Secretary of State (Rural Development)
- Stephen Fuhr, Secretary of State (Defence Procurement)
- Anna Gainey, Secretary of State (Children and Youth)
- Wayne Long, Secretary of State (Canada Revenue Agency and Financial Institutions)
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From: "MinFinance / FinanceMin (FIN)" fin.minfinance-financemin.fin@
Date: Thu, 23 Nov 2017 20:46:49 +0000
Subject: RE: Need I be redundant say PURE D BULLSHIT TWICE???
To: David Amos motomaniac333@gmail.com
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From: David Amos motomaniac333@gmail.com
Date: Thu, 23 Nov 2017 16:46:41 -0400
Subject: Need I be redundant say PURE D BULLSHIT TWICE???
To: Bill.Morneau@canada.ca, jharmon@boyden.com, Info@pic.alberta.ca,
Kevin.leahy@rcmp-grc.gc.ca, washington.field@ic.fbi.gov,
Frank.McKenna@td.com
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From: "Cardy, Dominic (LEG)" Dominic.Cardy@gnb.ca
Date: Thu, 23 Nov 2017 17:56:35 +0000
Subject: RE: ATTN Sigríður Á. Andersen, Bjarni Benediktsson and
Gudlaugur Thór Thórdarson, RE Federal Court File No T-1557-15 I just
called your offices Again
To: David Amos motomaniac333@gmail.com
Cc: "Wright, Hamish (LEG)" Hamish.Wright@gnb.ca
Mr. Amos,
Did you know that they eat puffins in Iceland?? Puffins!
Full disclosure: I have a cat named Puffin but she is (a) not from
Iceland; (b) does not eat puffins; (c) has no discernible central
nervous system - though I guess that is my cross to bear, as a
responsible cat owner, and not yours, as a public nuisance.
Did you enjoy your butter tart substitute? I was expecting a thank you
note but then I realized you were likely very busy suing the
government of Rwanda for using the wrong sort of hand cream or
something equally important.
Sincerely,
Dominic
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and your continued support of Barry Winters and his malevolent cohorts
for one year since you first contacted me.
The FBI Washington Field Office is in receipt of your emails. It is
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From: MacKinnon, Steven - Député <Steven.MacKinnon@parl.gc.ca>
Date: Tue, Jun 11, 2024 at 6:16 PM
Subject: Réponse automatique : Hey Higgy I wonder Stevey Boy MacKinnon recalls saying "The Boys Are Back In Town" after the election in 2006
To: David Amos <david.raymond.amos333@gmail.com> (English follows)
Merci d’avoir communiqué avec le bureau de circonscription de L’hon. Steven MacKinnon, député de Gatineau. Ce courriel confirme la réception de votre correspondance.
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https://www.pm.gc.ca/en/news/news-releases/2024/01/12/ prime-minister-announces- changes-senior-ranks-public- service Prime Minister announces changes in the senior ranks of the public service
January 12, 2024Ottawa, OntarioThe Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced the following changes in the senior ranks of the public service:
Nathalie G. Drouin, currently Deputy Clerk of the Privy Council and Associate Secretary to the Cabinet, becomes Deputy Clerk of the Privy Council and National Security and Intelligence Advisor to the Prime Minister, effective January 27, 2024.
Christiane (Chris) Fox, currently Deputy Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, becomes Deputy Clerk of the Privy Council and Associate Secretary to the Cabinet, effective January 27, 2024.
Dr. Harpreet S. Kochhar, currently President of the Canadian Food Inspection Agency, becomes Deputy Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, effective January 27, 2024.
Paul MacKinnon, currently Deputy Secretary to the Cabinet (Governance), Privy Council Office, becomes President of the Canadian Food Inspection Agency, effective January 27, 2024.
Catherine Luelo, former Chief Information Officer of Canada, Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat, becomes Senior Official at the Privy Council Office, effective January 15, 2024. In this capacity, she will advise the Clerk of the Privy Council on digital transformation and information technology sector talent management. Efforts are underway to identify the next Chief Information Officer.
Cliff Groen, currently Business Lead, Benefits Delivery Modernization, Employment and Social Development Canada, becomes Associate Deputy Minister of Employment and Social Development and Chief Operating Officer for Service Canada, effective immediately.
John Ostrander, currently Technical Lead, Benefits Delivery Modernization, Employment and Social Development Canada, becomes Business Lead, Benefits Delivery Modernization, Employment and Social Development Canada, effective immediately.
Michelle Kovacevic, currently Senior Assistant Deputy Minister, Federal-Provincial Relations and Social Policy Branch, Department of Finance Canada, becomes Associate Deputy Minister of Indigenous Services, effective January 22, 2024.
Raj Thuppal, currently Assistant Deputy Minister and Chief Information Officer, National Defence, becomes Executive Vice-President of Shared Services Canada, effective January 22, 2024.
Rob Wright, currently Assistant Deputy Minister, Science and Parliamentary Infrastructure Branch, Public Services and Procurement Canada, becomes Associate Deputy Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, effective January 22, 2024.
The Prime Minister also congratulated the following individuals on their retirements from the public service after years of tireless efforts serving Canadians, and he wished them the best in their future endeavours:
- Jody Thomas, National Security and Intelligence Advisor to the Prime Minister
- Lori MacDonald, former Associate Deputy Minister of Employment and Social Development and Chief Operating Officer for Service Canada
- Paula Isaak, former Associate Deputy Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations and President of the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency
Biographical Notes
Nathalie G. Drouin
Education
Graduate Diploma, Business Administration, Université Laval
Bachelor of Laws, Université LavalProfessional Experience
Since August 2021
Deputy Clerk of the Privy Council and Associate Secretary to the Cabinet2017 - 2021
Deputy Minister of Justice and Deputy Attorney General of Canada2016 - 2017
Senior Associate Deputy Minister of Justice2012 - 2016
Deputy Minister of Justice and Deputy Attorney General, gouvernement du Québec2012
Superintendent of Solvency Supervision and Director General of Legal Affairs, Autorité des marchés financiers2004 - 2012
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On Tue, Jun 11, 2024 at 6:14 PM David Amos <david.raymond.amos333@gmail.com> wrote: ---------- Original message ----------From: William Amos <wamos@ecojustice.ca>Date: Tue, 20 Oct 2015 00:43:48 +0000Subject: Automatic reply: Yo Danny Boy Bussieres Do you or the GreenMeanie lawyer Wee Willy Amos recall 9 years ago all the shit that wentdown when the Librano Stevey Boy MacKinnon declared the Boyz are backin town in Fat Fred City???To: David Amos <motomaniac333@gmail.com>?I will be on unpaid leave-of-absence from Ecojustice for the period ofMay 15 to Oct. 22, 2015. I will not have access to my emails. In myabsence, please direct any questions regarding Ecojustice files or theOttawa Environmental Law Clinic management to Pierre Sadik atpersonal emails to---------- Forwarded message ----------From: paul.dewar@parl.gc.caDate: Tue, 20 Oct 2015 02:25:09 +0000Subject: Automatic reply: Yo Danny Boy Bussieres Do you or the GreenMeanie lawyer Wee Willy Amos recall 9 years ago all the shit that wentdown when the Librano Stevey Boy MacKinnon declared the Boyz are backin town in Fat Fred City???? ?Le texte fran?ais suitThank you for your email.With the dissolution of Parliament and the calling of the 42nd GeneralElection for October 19th this email address will no longer bemonitored regularly. If you are a local Ottawa-Centre resident andneed assistance with casework inquiries, please emailIf you have policy or election related questions or would like toinvite Paul Dewar (NDP candidate) to an event, please address themdirectly to the candidates in the general election. Please note thatPaul Dewar is no longer an MP at this time and as such will not beable to participate in his usual duties as an MP.Thank you for your understanding.**********Nous avons bien re?u votre courriel.Suite ? la dissolution du Parlement et au d?clenchement de la 42e?lection g?n?rale qui aura lieu le 19 octobre 2015, cette adressecourriel ne sera pas v?rifi? r?guli?rement. Si vous ?tes un r?sidentd'Ottawa-Centre et vous avez des questions concernant le traitementd'un dossier, pri?re de contacterSi vous avez des questions au sujet de politiques ou de questions?lectorales ou vous voulez inviter Paul Dewar (candidat du NPD) ? un?v?nement, veuillez communiquer directement avec les candidats del'?lection g?n?rale. Pri?re de noter que puisque Paul n'est plus und?put?, il ne participe pas aux ?v?nements traditionnellement assign?? ce role.Merci de votre compr?hension.Alexie Lalonde-SteedmanConstituency Assistant | Adjointe en circonscriptionOffice of Paul Dewar, MP | Ottawa CentreBureau de Paul Dewar, d?put? | Ottawa CentreNew Democratic Party | Nouveau Parti d?mocratique______________________________________________________ (TEL | T?l?phone) 613-946-8682 | (FAX | T?l?copier) 613-946-8680404-1066 rue Somerset St W., Ottawa, ON K1Y 4T3Steve MacKinnon is currently a Senior Vice‑President at Hill +Knowlton Strategies, a communications and public affairs firm, wherehe is the national practice leader in specialized transactions relatedto mergers and acquisitions.Steve also has extensive professional experience in the politicalarena. He was an advisor to Canadian Prime Minister Paul Martin andNew Brunswick Premier Frank McKenna. He was also the National Directorof the Liberal Party of Canada and the Returning Officer for theLiberal Leadership in 2013. He is regularly invited to variousnational media forums as a political commentator.Steve is proficient in both of Canada’s official languages and holds aBachelor’s Degree in Business Administration from Université deMoncton and a Master’s Degree in Business Administration (MBA) fromQueen’s University. He has also completed the Canadian SecuritiesCourse (CSC).819.205.3119Campaign Office200 Gréber Blvd., unit 9Gatineau, QuebecJ8T 6K2---------- Forwarded message ----------From: William Amos <wamos@ecojustice.ca>Date: Sun, Oct 18, 2015 at 11:26 PMSubject: Automatic reply: Ben Perrin, ex-PMO lawyer, says Tories have lostmoral authority to govern???To: David Amos <david.raymond.amos@gmail.com>*I will be on unpaid leave-of-absence from Ecojustice for the period of May15 to Oct. 22, 2015. I will not have access to my emails. In my absence,please direct any questions regarding Ecojustice files or the OttawaEnvironmental Law Clinic management to Pierre Sadik at psadik@ecojustice.ca<psadik@ecojustice.ca>. Please direct any personal emails to888.479.0616Main Campaign Office - Gatineau147 d'Europe Blvd.Gatineau, QuebecJ9J 0N3William is a recognized expert in environmental law and naturalresources. For years he has been advocating for environmentalprotection and sustainable resource development – holding governmentsand corporations accountable to Canadians. He has also writtennumerous publications on various environmental law topics and hasparticipated on a number of parliamentary committees.During his career, William has worked in various legal areasthroughout the private, public and non-profit sectors. William iscurrently the regional director of a national environmental lawcharity, which offers legal advice free of charge to community groupsand individuals regarding environmental matters. He currently teachesat the University of Ottawa and is a regular guest commentator in thenational media, speaking on a range of issues.Active in the community, William has been a long-time boards ofdirectors’ member for the Chelsea Foundation and Sierra Club Canada.He has also been a volunteer for Big Brothers Big Sisters and forSantropol Roulant.Clearly I am on the ballot again tonight along with you two veryquestionable dudes.Notice your evil pals in CBC such as Jacques Poitras remained true toform omitted Mean Old Me once again???That said have a little Deja Vu at your blogging butt buddy ChuckyBaby.Leblanc's, Harpers and of course the Green Meanies" expenseFrom: David Amos <david.raymond.amos@gmail.com>Subject: Yo Mr Harper What part of this email did the many GreenMeanies fail to understand last year?"Nycole.Turmel" <Nycole.Turmel@parl.gc.ca>, "bob.rae"<oldmaison@yahoo.com>, "gregory.graham""premier.ministre" <premier.ministre@cex.gouv.qc.ca>, "OfficeofthePremier, Office PREM:EX" <premier@gov.bc.ca>, "premier"Date: Friday, January 27, 2012, 8:46 AMYou and lawyers such as Joey Oliver, Gary Lunn and Dizzy Lizzy May arewell aware of why I have "Issues" with the Greasy Gassy Oily Guys, theNational Energy Board and all the Green Meanies EH?---------- Forwarded message ----------From: David Amos <david.raymond.amos@gmail.com>Date: Tue, 12 Apr 2011 15:26:17 -0300Subject: I just calledTo: timb@thecoast.ca---------- Forwarded message ----------From: Lisa Gue <lgue@davidsuzuki.org>Date: Wed, 6 Apr 2011 15:37:02 -0400Subject: RE: i just called some of you again. Instead of calling meback Suzuki's people just surf the net and play dumb Correct?To: David Amos <david.raymond.amos@gmail.com>Cc: Jean-Patrick Toussaint <jptoussaint@davidsuzuki.org>, Sutton EavesMr. Amos,When you called my cell phone earlier, as I was on my way into ameeting, you offered to send me an e-mail outline the information youare looking for from the David Suzuki Foundation. Is this it??Lisa GueFrom: Sutton Eaves <seaves@davidsuzuki.org>Subject: Out of Office AutoReply: The greedy pople on the Fake Leftsay nasty things about mean old me as well EH Stevey Boy Harper?To: "David Amos" <maritime_malaise@yahoo.ca>Received: Tuesday, April 12, 2011, 2:55 PMThanks for your message. I am out of the office until Tuesday, April 19.If this is a media request, please contact Ian Hanington atOtherwise, I'll return your message when I return.Have a great day!From: David Amos <maritime_malaise@yahoo.ca>Subject: The greedy pople on the Fake Left say nasty things about meanold me as well EH Stevey Boy Harper?<bruce.northrup@gnb.ca>, "charlieparkermla"Received: Tuesday, April 12, 2011, 2:54 PMFrom: John Bennett <jb@sierraclub.ca>Subject: Re: i just called some of you again. Instead of calling meback Suzuki's people just surf the net and play dumb Correct?To: "Paula Boutis" <pboutis@ilercampbell.com>,"maritime_malaise" <maritime_malaise@yahoo.ca>Received: Tuesday, April 12, 2011, 2:26 PMHe is known to Gretchen as not quiet rational.John Bennett Executive Director Sierra Club Canada 613 291 6888-----Original Message-----From: "Paula Boutis" <pboutis@ilercampbell.com>Date: Tue, 12 Apr 2011 10:18:46Gallant<Wayne.Gallant@rcmp-grc.gc.ca>; maritime_malaise<maritime_malaise@yahoo.ca> Subject: RE: i just called some of you again. Instead of calling me backSuzuki's people just surf the net and play dumb Correct?I am not responding to Dave Amos' emails, but I believe I have heardhe has some "issues". I have no sense of what his involvement is withthe organization or why he is threatening law suits (my receptionistjust intercepted a call and he told her he didn't want to leave amessage and to just tell her that he would "see me in court").Does anyone have any idea what to do about this guy? Should we justignore him?Paula---------- Forwarded message ----------From: David Amos <david.raymond.amos@gmail.com>Date: Wed, 6 Apr 2011 16:01:31 -0300Subject: i just called some of you again. Instead of calling me backSuzuki's people just surf the net and play dumb Correct?Cc: maritime_malaise <maritime_malaise@yahoo.ca>,<bruce.northrup@gnb.ca>, charlieparkermlaJean-Patrick ToussaintSpokesperson (english), St-Lawrence Coalition(David Suzuki Foundation)514-316-4646Did that lots of people have an opinion of bugets not just DavidSuzuki and the greasy gassy oily guys such as Emera, CorridorResources and irving Oil---------- Original message ---------Date: Wed, 4 Oct 2006 08:36:38 -0700 (PDT)From: "David Amos" motomaniac_02186@yahoo.comSubject: The one true thing Stevey Boy MacKinnon said yesterday inFredericton was that the boys were back townThat includes little old me.and I took pictures to prove it was true.Ask porcupine.(Since Cpl. Kevin Jackson of the RCMP has finally struckhimself dumb Chucky Leblanc should at least see himself and the CBCdudes in the attached photo. While all the liberals dogs were sniffingand licking each other's arses in front of the Legislature buildings,I was having a rather interesting conversation with Bernie Lord (morelike a little lawyer doing a lot of double talking) in front ofseveral witnesses (his former Cabinet Ministers) beside the CentennialBuilding where my father used to work for many Finance Ministers inthe past. Rest assured my father's ghost was laughing at the nonsenseof it all. However my son is not. (Sad but true)Alas my poor father I knew him well. I have had a thousand times morefun than he ever did. I have no doubt whatsoever that he is (his ghostthat is) impressed at how far his wild child had come in his effortsat poking holes in the stuffed shirts that he had to obey. My fathertoiled in an ethical fashion for a corrupt government in order to putsupper on the table and keep a roof over our heads. I do the same butagainst the public corruption. My father knew me well as well. He knewI would never follow orders and was far too dumb to know fear yet justclever enough to do exactly what I wished in my own personal pursuitof happiness. On his death bed my father admitted he was jealous of mychosen lifestyle and sometimes wished he had chosen that path as well.I thanked him for his blessing and for being a very honourable father.Even though my father and I argued tooth and nail most of our lives,he and I held a great respect for each other despite of it all. Myfather left this wonderful old world knowing he had the respect andlove of a very different man whom he had raised as a son and friend.All men should be so lucky EH?My father, Max had five sons. I have only one. I named him after myfather. I know him well as well I raised him as a Mr. Mom. My son, Maxis more clever than my father and I put together. I made my son mybest friend out of the gate because that is the way it should alwaysbe even though I am his boss for 18 years. Methinks my boy is on theright path and he has witnessed and understands much already. I do allof this for him in a similar fashion as what my father did for me. (Incase you haven't figured this out this was personal note to my son heis in the USA and the Bcc line of this email. He checks my work andstress tests my ethics all the time and I am proud that he does. Weargue a lot as well but with respect and joy. They say sons of strangefathers go far in life EH? If my boy can ethically deal with me withsuccess, it follows that he will have an easy time with the likes ofyou N'est Pas?(P.S.I talked yesterday to that nasty old bureaucrat, Tiny Tim Andrewwho wants to Mayor of Fat Fred City. He was having fun with me and Iallowed it for a bit so that he would understand he was making fun ofthe wrong pissed off Maritimer. Tiny Tim with the grey beard said heremembered my Honourable Farmer Friend Werner Bock and also claimedthat he knew my father and Lloyd Nickerson, the Conservative dude whomarried my mother after my father had died. When he joked whilemunching his on supper that I had named my son after Mad Max I was alldone talking to that bastard outside of a court of law and let himknow in no uncertain terms as only I can do.)Whereas you all claim to know so much, why should I brag of my prowessat connecting dots? (Danny Boy Fitzgerald does that enough for both ofus N'est Pas?) Why not just save the fun for court? Sometimes less ismore so I will prove to Hollies and his boss why Johnny Crosbie needsto sing for more booze because his powers to smooze are fading fast.(Looks like I was kinda sorta wrong for a bit anyway but it mustreally rot Byron Prior's socks that another devil he made a deal withwithin the very same law firm that your buddy Richy hates so much isnow a Lieutenant Governor too. It appears to me that some Newfy'struly are that dumb. and Patterson Palmer must have figured if itworked once with Prior it would work twice) Press print on theattachment Mr. Hollies look your new boss in the eye and talk of hispal and the Newfy lawyer Crosbie. (I did not include it this timebecause sometimes less is more EH?) Perhaps you have some interestingpillow talk with your wife ASAP. She has already displayed to me thatshe does not understand the meaning of the expression "non partisan".Tell me honestly, do you think she will remain as Chief ElectoralOfficer now that the liberal boys are back in town or will BarbaraLaundry get her old post back? I have not forgotten the tricks thatthat woman pulled on me in the last federal election. Do you think thenew Commissioner Mr. Corbet ( I believed that was his name and I wascorrect)will overlook just as the other Laundry dude did?If I confuse you please understand that I am kinda sorta speaking inriddles as any court jester or fool worth his sand would. Why let thecat out of the bag too soon EH? (I am still the same you dudes willnever understand ethical thinking outside the box anyway) I am stillbusy lining up my ducks. Never forget yesterday was only the secondday of duck season around home. I still have a whole month before theYankee federal election is a matter of important history. (Now we arefacing another one in short order) Perhaps the Maritimer in Stevey BoyMacKinnon (notice he got shitcanned for opening his piehole and DougTyler's sneaky plays for more gold keep backfiring on him too too toofunny EH?) Perhaps Johnny Crosbie is clever enough to explain thefollowing poem to the very dumb porcupine. He don't understand that heis the goose the doesn't matter right now (his big day was today)as hetries hard to pick a fight with me. I know my son will understandbecause he longs to come to Canada to come hunting with me. After thatperhaps you dudes should give Greg Byrne's former law firm partner theNewfy lawyer Stevey Boy May a call and ask him to explain thefollowing affidavit he wrote about a fool taking on Johnny Crosbie'scrowd of goofy Newfy's. Perhaps my fellow loser in this past electionMr. Bruno Roy can explain the following email to y'all. (You are gonnalove the next two email Chucky baby one is a response from GreggyByrne and another is a response from Carl Davies that I have beensaving from four years ago it is time to send them to Stevey BoyHarper to make the liberals sit up and pay attention to a pigheadedMaritimer with a long memory and good records) Rest assured your oldlawyer pal Mr. Turner never will. (Do you even remember him Chucky?Rest assured Brian Mulroney does.Veritas VincitDavid Raymond Amos---------- Original message ---------
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Philip Jennings
Deputy Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
Philip Jennings has been Deputy Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development since November 2024. Prior to this, he served as Executive Director at the International Monetary Fund, representing Canada, Ireland and the Caribbean, and as Deputy Secretary to the Cabinet (Plans and Consultations) at the Privy Council Office. Before joining the Privy Council Office, he served as Associate Deputy Minister of Natural Resources Canada and as Senior Assistant Deputy Minister at Industry Canada / Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada.
Mr. Jennings began his public service career in 1995 at Human Resources Development Canada and has served in progressively senior roles. He has held a number of executive positions at Natural Resources Canada—including Assistant Deputy Minister of Restructuring (Atomic Energy of Canada Limited), Assistant Deputy Minister of the Major Projects Management Office, Director General of the Petroleum Resources Branch and Director of the Frontier Lands Management Division—and has served as Senior Advisor at the Privy Council Office.
Mr. Jennings holds degrees in economics from Queen's University and the University of Ottawa.
Transition book – Deputy Minister Philip Jennings – Fall 2024
Table of contents
- Welcome Deputy
- Getting started: the fundamentals
- Overview of current ISED and Portfolio activities
- ISED Departmental Plan 2024-2025
- ISED's Legislative Frameworks
- ISED's Key Priorities for 2024-25
- Supporting Canadian Sectors and Innovation
- Digital Infrastructure and Telecommunications
- Helping Small Businesses and Entrepreneurs
- Marketplace Frameworks and Consumer Confidence
- Science and Research
- Regional Development
- Rural Economic Development
- Overview of sector heads and mandate
- Canadian economic snapshot
Welcome Deputy
Dear Deputy Jennings,
Congratulations on your appointment, and welcome to ISED!
ISED's overall mission is to foster a growing, competitive and knowledge-based Canadian economy. To achieve this mission, ISED's broad mandate includes laying the foundations of economic growth and providing transformational support to firms of all sizes. Through these efforts, ISED and the Portfolio work to foster a culture of collaboration and innovation that builds strong partnerships between businesses, academics and government organizations at all levels.
As Deputy Minister, you will work with the Deputy Minister (Economic Development) and Associate Deputy Minister to support the Ministers in the advancement of their respective mandates. The following package is designed to provide you with an overview of ISED and the Portfolio's diverse work, including Sector and Portfolio mandates and activities, and senior leadership profiles.
Sincerely,
The ISED Team
Getting started: the fundamentals
Mandate of ISED and the Portfolio
Raison d'être
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) and the Portfolio work with Canadians in all areas of the economy and in all parts of the country to improve conditions for investment, enhance Canada's innovation performance, increase Canada's share of global trade, and build a fair, efficient, and competitive marketplace.
Mandate
ISED is responsible for the Government's micro-economic policy agenda, aiming to foster a growing, competitive, and knowledge-based Canadian economy. It helps create the conditions for Canadian businesses to grow, innovate, and expand so they can create jobs and wealth for Canadians. It supports scientific research and the integration of scientific considerations into investment and policy choices; and, helps small businesses grow through trade and innovation and promotes increased tourism in Canada.
Leadership
ISED is the federal institution that forms the core of the Innovation, Science and Economic Development Portfolio.
Framework
ISED works with its portfolio partners to deliver its mandate through its Departmental Results Framework and its three core responsibilities:
- People, Skills and Communities
- Science, Technology, Research and Commercialization
- Companies, Investment and Growth
Structure of the ISED Portfolio
The Portfolio entities
Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry
Minister of Small Business
Minister of Tourism
Min of International Trade and Export Promotion
Minister of Rural Economic Development
Department, agencies
Ministers are accountable to the Prime Minister and Parliament for all organizations in their portfolio, including policy, program, and management issues.
Department
- Innovation, Science and Economic Development (supporting all ISED Ministers)
Agencies
- Statistics Canada
- Canadian Space Agency
- Health Emergency Readiness Canada special operating agency
Councils
Specialized; Deputy Head reports to Minister
- Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada
- National Research Council Canada
- Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada
Crown Corporations
Independent; Chairperson of Board reports to Minister
- Destination Canada
- Standards Council of Canada
- Business Development Bank of Canada
- Canada Innovation Corporation
Quasi-judicial tribunals
Make decisions and hear appeals at arm's length from the government following quasi-judicial processes.
- Competition Tribunal
- Copyright Board Canada
Entities outside the Portfolio
Regional development agencies (under separate ministers)
- Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency
- Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions
- Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario
- Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario
- Prairies Economic Development Canada
- Pacific Economic Development Canada
- Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency
Associated organizations
Government selects board member(s); in whole or part funded by ISED agreement.
- Canada Foundation for Innovation
- Council of Canadian Academies
- Genome Canada Minister does not appoint board members
Administrative tribunal (other portfolio)
- Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission
ISED and Portfolio Ministers
ISED and the Portfolio support five ministers, who are responsible for broad economic mandates, including economic growth, innovation, and competition across Canada, for all Canadians and Canadian firms.
Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry
The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne
Minister of Small Business
The Honourable Rechie Valdez
Minister of Rural Economic Development and Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency
The Honourable Gudie Hutchings
Minister of Tourism/ Minister responsible for the Economic Development Agency of Canada (Region of Quebec)
The Honourable Soraya Martinez Ferrada
Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development
The Honourable Mary Ng
ISED Deputy Ministers
Philip Jennings
Deputy Minister, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
Philip Jennings was appointed Deputy Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development in November 2024. Previously, Philip served as Executive Director, Canada, Ireland, and the Caribbean at the International Monetary Fund, having held previously various senior leadership roles within the federal public service, including as Senior Advisor to the Privy Council Office, Deputy Secretary to the Cabinet (Plans and Consultations) at the Privy Council Office Associate Deputy Minister of Natural Resources, and numerous senior leadership roles at Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada, Industry Canada, Atomic Energy of Canada Ltd., and Natural Resources Canada.
Sony Perron
Deputy Minister, Economic Development, Innovation Science and Economic Development Canada
Sony Perron was appointed Deputy Minister of Economic Development in May 2024. Sony is concurrently Deputy Minister/President of Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED). He previously served as President of Shared Services Canada (SSC), Associate Deputy Minister of Indigenous Services Canada, and held a variety of prior senior leadership roles at Health Canada, Indigenous Services Canada, Treasury Board Secretariat, and Employment and Social Development Canada.
Francis Bilodeau
Associate Deputy Minister, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
Francis Bilodeau was appointed Associate Deputy Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development in January 2022. Previously, Francis was the Senior Assistant Deputy Minister, Strategy and Innovation Policy Sector, at Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada. Mr. Bilodeau held a variety of senior leadership roles, including as the Chief Information Officer of the Government of Canada and assistant deputy minister roles at the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat and the Privy Council Office.
ISED Financial Snapshot
ISED Budget 2024-25
Text description
Operating Vote – for expenses incurred in the course of delivering program outputs, such as personnel costs, office supplies, repair and maintenance, consulting fees, operating leases, etc.
Capital Vote – for the acquisition or development of capital assets (when capital expenditures exceed $5M).
Grants and Contributions Vote – for transfers of money (as a grant or a contribution) to an individual, an organization, or another government.
Respendable Revenue – inflow of cash or receivables from the sale of goods or the rendering of services.
Statutory Forecast Operating / Employee Benefit Plan – e.g. superannuation, CPP, and severance pay, that are not incurred directly by ISED.
The ISED and Portfolio story
- 1892
- Department of Trade and Commerce primarily focused on the creation and expansion of national and regional transportation systems, export of natural resources, and growing the processing capacity of the manufacturing sector. The Department's focus shifted to mobilizing Canada's industrial capacity for war in 1939.
- 1963
- Department of Industry shifted the primary focus to industry and innovation. The Department's 10 sector-focused branches aimed to increase Canadian productivity and large-scale production. Regional economic development was also first recognized as a key component of industry policy in this era via the creation of the Area Development Agency.
- 1969
- Department of Industry, Trade and Commerce brought together trade and industrial policy. The Department's primary focus was to promote the establishment and growth of the manufacturing, processing, and tourism industries, improve the productivity of Canadian industry, and foster the expansion of Canadian trade.
- 1982
- Department of Regional and Industrial Expansion merged industry policy and regional economic development. Trade functions were removed, and the Department's programming efforts focused on supporting large-scale industrial development.
- 1987
- Department of Industry, Science and Technology Canada was created in response to the growing prominence of science and technology as a key component of economic policy. Some shifts in the era included a more prominent role in encouraging technology transfer and basic and applied R&D, and ensuring the availability of a highly skilled labour force.
- 1993
- Industry Canada resulted from a merger of four existing departments (Industry, Science and Technology Canada; Consumer and Corporate Affairs; Department of Communications; and Investment Canada), due to unfavourable economic and financial climate in the early to mid-1990s. The role of the Department shifted toward micro-economic policy, with a raison d'être to promote productivity and innovation and create the conditions for a more competitive business climate.
- 2015
- Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada reinforced the centrality of innovation to industrial policy and economic development across all sectors and regions of the country. The ISED Portfolio shifted toward a more active and direct partner with businesses, innovators, entrepreneurs, academia and civil society.
Overview of current ISED and Portfolio activities
Supporting Canadian Sectors and Innovation
Digital Infrastructure and Telecommunications
Helping Small Businesses and Entrepreneurs
Marketplace Frameworks and Consumer Confidence
Science and Research
Rural and Regional development
ISED Departmental Plan 2024-2025
| Responsibility | Companies, investment and growth | Science, research, technology and commercialization | People, skills and communities |
|---|---|---|---|
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Departmental results |
Canadian businesses and industries are innovative and growing. Businesses, investors, and consumers are confident in the Canadian marketplace, including in the digital economy. Canada has a clean and sustainable economy. |
Canadian science, technology and innovation (ST&I) research contributes to knowledge transfer. |
People and communities from all segments of Canadian society participate in the economy. |
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Policies and programs |
Innovation Canada Global Innovation Clusters Pan-Canadian Artificial Intelligence Strategy (PCAIS) Canada's National Quantum Strategy Strategic Innovation Fund (SIF) |
Strategic Science Fund (SSF) Pan-Canadian Artificial Intelligence Strategy (PCAIS) Digital Research Infrastructure (DRI) Strategy Canadian Network for the Advancement of Research, Industry and Education (CANARIE) National Quantum Strategy (NQS) Secretariat Quantum Industry Canada Pan-Canadian Genomics Strategy, in partnership with National Research Council (NRC) Horizon Europe Cyber Security Innovation Network (CSIN) |
Canada's Connectivity Strategy Universal Broadband Fund (UBF) Connecting Families Initiative (CFI) Digital Literacy Exchange Program Women Entrepreneurship Strategy Black Entrepreneurship Program 2SLGBTQI+ Entrepreneurship Program Venture Capital Catalyst Initiative Small Business and Entrepreneurship Development Program General Fund |
ISED's Legislative Frameworks
ISED's enabling legislation is the Department of Industry Act, which outlines the powers, duties, and functions of the Minister, with the department responsible for administering a variety of associated acts and regulations, and for implementing government-wide regulatory initiatives. ISED has undertaken significant legislative reforms to Competition, Privacy, Cyber and national-security legislation, including, for example, C-26, An Act Respecting Cyber Security and Implementation, C-27, Digital Charter Implementation Act.
Marketplace and Trade Legislation
Agreement on Internal Trade Implementation Act
Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act
Boards of Trade Act
Canada Business Corporations
Canada Cooperatives
Canada Corporations Act
Canada Not-for-profit Corporations Act
Canada Small Business Financing Act
Companies' Creditors Arrangement Act
Competition Act
Government Corporations Operation Act
Investment Canada Act
Winding-up and Restructuring Act
Intellectual Property Legislation
Copyright Act
Industrial Design Act
Integrated Circuit Topography Act
Olympic and Paralympic Marks Act
Patent Act
Public Servants Inventions Act
Trade-marks Act
Telecommunications Legislation
Radiocommunication Act
Telecommunications Act
Consumer Legislation
Bills of Exchange Act
Consumer Packaging and Labelling Act
Electricity and Gas Inspection Act
Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act
Precious Metals Marking Act
Textile Labelling Act
Weights and Measures Act
ISED's Key Priorities for 2024-25
Support trust and confidence in Canada's marketplace by ensuring framework laws are modern, foster innovation, and ensure effective consumer protection and modernize and update the Competition Act to promote and strengthen competitive markets.
Develop a sustainable battery innovation and industrial ecosystem, establishing Canada as a leader in battery manufacturing, recycling and reuse.
Advance the Biomanufacturing and Life Sciences Strategy through strategic investments to strengthen Canada's domestic biomanufacturing capacity.
Advance broadband delivery by connecting more households, including those in rural and remote regions across Canada, to achieve Canada's target of connecting 98% of Canadians to high-speed internet by 2026 and all Canadians by 2030.
Help Canadians improve digital literacy skills, and support Canadian businesses in adopting digital technologies, to ensure all Canadians can thrive in the digital economy.
Modernize the support system for Canada's science and research ecosystem through research grants, implementing an advisory Council to guide scientific priorities, and create a new capstone research funding organization.
Make Canada's entrepreneurial ecosystem more accessible by providing opportunities and support for individuals from under-represented groups to start, scale, grow and maintain their businesses.
Capitalize on Canada's first mover Artificial Intelligence (AI) advantage through investments in technology infrastructure and funds to commercialization and accelerate AI adoption in the Canadian economy.
Supporting Canadian Sectors and Innovation
Key sectors of the Canadian economy
- Aerospace
- Automotive
- Clean tech
- Critical minerals and energy
- Digital technology
- Food processing
- Life sciences and biomanufacturing
- Manufacturing
- Steel and aluminum
- Tourism
Through its micro-economic policy and regulatory agenda, ISED supports Canada's industrial sectors by:
- Leading federal initiatives across key industrial sectors to improve conditions for investment, enhance innovation performance, increase Canada's share of global trade, and build a fair, efficient, competitive marketplace.
- Bringing together expertise and knowledge, alongside critical programs and services, to meet Government priorities and support businesses in achieving their full potential.
- Working directly with businesses to gain insights, address challenges, and develop solutions that drive economic growth by leveraging key opportunities and building on Canada's strengths.
ISED is works to create the conditions for business investment in the Canadian economy, including via the administration of the Investment Canada Act, and works with other departments on investment attraction to encourage foreign firms to invest in Canada to bring new jobs, adopt advanced technologies, and boost our economy.
The Portfolio delivers a broad suite of industry-focused programs to support business needs—from helping businesses access skilled talent to grow and innovate, through building innovation ecosystems, to exporting and scaling up globally. For example, the National Research Council Canada labs through the Industrial Research Assistance Program works with businesses on research and commercialization needs, and the Canadian Space Agency supports the growth of the space industry and encourages the transfer and commercialization of space technology throughout Canadian industry.
Innovation and R&D
Supporting the Canadian economy through strategic actions and investments to build Canada's innovation advantage in growing technology and promote digital adoption across all industries.
Sustainability and emissions reduction
Supporting the decarbonization of Canadian industries and the economy to accelerate the transition to sustainability and net-zero through expertise in clean technology capabilities and research to support new policies and programs enabling clean technologies.
Emergency readiness
Supporting domestic capabilities for the development and production of medical countermeasures to address Canada's health security needs.
Supply chain resiliency and trade
Supporting efforts to shape a more resilient and inclusive economy reinvesting in domestic manufacturing expertise and capacity, stabilizing global supply chains, and expanding trade relationships.
Skills and talent
Delivering skills programming focused on driving innovation and
helping ensure that Canada's workforce meets industry needs by inspiring
youth toward future careers and supporting
work-integrated learning and training in high-growth sectors.
Program supports for Canadian innovation
ISED supports industry sectors by providing a one-stop shop for financing and expert advice and by driving new collaborations to help businesses innovate, create jobs, and grow Canada's economy.
Strategic Innovation Fund invests in innovative businesses, collaborative projects to support scale-up and research, develop, commercialize cutting-edge ideas, and collaborate in new ways (e.g. Net-Zero Accelerator supports clean technology development, adoption).
Five Global Innovation Clusters (Digital Technology, Protein Industries, Advanced Manufacturing, Scale AI, and Ocean), bring together entrepreneurs, researchers, accelerators, small and medium-size enterprises, global firms to consolidate Canada's technology strengths in areas of global advantage.
Innovative Solutions Canada is helping Canadian innovators who want to start, grow, and get to market by funding R&D and testing prototypes in real-life settings.
Canada Digital Adoption Program helps SMEs with access to programs and services to digitize their businesses toward resilience and growth.
Accelerated Growth Service, BizPaL, and Business Benefits Finder aim to help Canadian businesses grow from start-up to scale-up to global brand.
ExploreIP, Canada's IP Marketplace, and associated online tools help Canadian businesses access valuable publicly owned IP to licence, collaborate, and commercialize.
Digital Infrastructure and Telecommunications
Canadian businesses rely on digital infrastructure to connect to a larger market and grow globally. Canadians, particularly in remote areas, rely on digital infrastructure, such as broadband Internet access and wireless service provided through spectrum, to connect to vital services, educational resources, and economic opportunities.
ISED and Portfolio partners have a role to play in enabling digital infrastructure, alongside other government departments, by:
- Administering funding programs that work to improve the availability of telecommunications services in unserved and underserved areas, including rural and Northern communities (e.g. Universal Broadband Fund).
- Seeking to remain proactive and forward-looking on evolving digital infrastructure needs, including looking at the implications of next-generation networks, such as 5G; and,
- Advancing the security and resilience of digital infrastructure, working with partners across the Government of Canada.
ISED is responsible for the Telecommunications Act and leads telecommunications policy for the government to promote sector competition, investment, affordability, and access to high-quality services.
ISED is responsible under the Radiocommunication Act to govern the use of spectrum in Canada, a public resource that is essential for the country's wide range of wireless services. This includes authorizing its use, setting standards, certifying equipment, and holding auctions.
The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) is an independent tribunal that regulates telecommunications and broadcasting in the public interest. The CRTC currently reports to Parliament via the Minister of Canadian Heritage and works to implement the policy objectives in the Telecommunications Act and Canada's Anti-Spam Legislation (currently the responsibility of the Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry) and the Broadcasting Act (currently the responsibility of the Minister of Heritage).
This includes implementing measures to encourage greater competition in telecommunications services, enable digital infrastructure, and promote compliance with and enforcement of regulations that advance consumer interests.
Helping Small Businesses and Entrepreneurs
Small businesses make up nearly 98% of businesses in Canada and are important to Canada's economy, employing 68% of workers. While Canada generally excels at creating new businesses, maximizing export potential and creating high-growth and large anchor firms remains a challenge.
A current function of the Portfolio is to support small businesses through access to financing. This includes direct funding through grants and loans, as well as support in raising capital. Many of the Portfolio financing programs include mentorship and capacity building, offering knowledge sharing, resources, and expert advice direct to entrepreneurs and small-business owners.
The Portfolio works to encourage market diversification and global market access by promoting key trade and investment agreements, advancing negotiations on new agreements, and helping entrepreneurs expand globally.
The Portfolio also supports the small-business ecosystem more broadly through its role in supporting effective regulation and access to talent pipelines, and through direct business-facing services, such as the Canada Business App, to help small businesses better access government services and programs.
A suite of entrepreneurship programs serve to support a wide range of entrepreneurs to start a business, and small and medium-sized enterprises to grow in Canada and globally, including underrepresented groups via, for example, the Women Entrepreneurship Strategy, Black Entrepreneurship Program, Futurpreneur program.
Other programs include the Canada Digital Adoption Program, which helps SMEs get online and use technology to build their business, and the Canada Small Business Financing Program, which enhances access to capital by working with Canadian financial institutions to risk share small business loans.
ISED further complements these SME supports through its business innovation programming:
- The Strategic Innovation Fund supports innovation networks that facilitate collaborative innovation projects, often involving smaller companies;
- 47% of Cluster project partners are SMEs, linking innovative SMEs with larger firms and research institutes to leverage the industry network;
- Innovative Solutions Canada leverages procurement to enable the Government to act as a first customer and support innovative Canadian SMEs;
- The Innovation Advisors within the Accelerated Growth Service help high-growth SMEs find government support—from financing to technical advice to foreign market expertise.
Marketplace Frameworks and Consumer Confidence
ISED and the Portfolio are responsible for laws, regulations, and policies in key areas that establish a framework for business activity in Canada, including to:
- Support innovation through investment attraction, competition, research, and commercialization;
- Build trust by taking into account diverse public policy interests, such as privacy, consumer protection, and fairness; and,
- Encourage Canadian firms to leverage marketplace tools, services, and programs.
ISED and the Portfolio work to ensure Canada's marketplace frameworks are effective in promoting competitive markets and instilling confidence and trust through a variety of functions, including the development and coordination of policy and legislative frameworks of general application within the marketplace:
- Corporate governance, bankruptcy and insolvency;
- Competition;
- Labelling (textiles, packaged goods, and precious metals);
- Copyright, trademark, patent, and industrial design;
- Privacy, personal information, and data governance;
- Artificial intelligence; and,
- Anti-spam and e-commerce protection.
Marketplace frameworks: law and policy
A wide range of reforms have been implemented to enhance competition and protect consumers in the marketplace. These include generational reforms to the Competition Act, which bolster the Competition Bureau's capacity to safeguard marketplace competition through enhanced merger control, regulations against deceptive marketing, and anti-competitive agreements, as well as the introduction of the Grocery Code of Conduct to improve transparency in food pricing. Further changes are being implemented to promote competition, stabilize prices, and ensure a fair marketplace for Canadians across multiple sectors.
The Portfolio has a role in protecting Canadians and empowering consumers through: federal policy, legal, and regulatory levers; research, education, and awareness efforts; enforcement actions; and, coordination with the provinces and territories. ISED regularly assesses and advises on marketplace policies and laws to ensure that they remain fit for purpose and are effective, and leads the development of legislative, policy, and some regulatory proposals.
ISED also participates in international fora and negotiations of importance to the Portfolio, including issues related to governance of a data-driven economy. This includes advancing Canada's leadership with the Global Partnership on AI and developing a new framework to regulate AI systems in alignment with Canada's National AI Strategy.
To remain proactive, the Portfolio monitors domestic and international developments to leverage best practices and maintain interoperability where necessary.
Marketplace frameworks: policy/regulatory entities
Canadian Intellectual Property Office, a special operating agency, administers Canada's system of intellectual property rights such as patents, trademarks, copyrights, industrial designs, and geographical indications.
Competition Bureau, an independent federal law enforcement agency with competition law and consumer welfare responsibilities, works to enable trust and innovation in markets, including combatting cartels, deceptive marketing, reviewing mergers, preventing abuse by dominant firms.
Office of the Superintendent of Bankruptcy ensures the proper functioning of the insolvency system in support of creditor and investor confidence in the Canadian economy, helping to protect consumers through compliance promotion, monitoring/enforcement, tools and information to help debtors find the right solution for their serious financial challenges.
Corporations Canada helps Canadians incorporate businesses, not-for-profit corporations, and other corporate entities according to Canada's laws and regulations and provides a regulatory climate that maintains order and fairness in the corporate law arena.
Copyright Board of Canada establishes the royalties to be paid for the use of some copyrighted works when entrusted to a copyright collective society, setting royalties which are fair and equitable to both copyright owners and users of copyrighted works.
National Research Council Canada is Canada's international metrology and measurement authority, and collaborates with provinces and territories to develop the model Canadian Building Code.
Measurement Canada maintains domestic and worldwide confidence in the accuracy of goods and services bought and sold on the basis of measurement to advance economic growth and a fair and competitive marketplace.
Office of Consumer Affairs acts as a focal point for consumers seeking access to information to make informed decisions in the marketplace or seek redress, including facilitating collaboration across all levels of government with respect to consumer protection and awareness, and supporting consumer organizations in Canada to advance research and policy analysis on emerging issues.
Standards Council of Canada is a federal Crown corporation responsible for promoting efficient and effective standardization to strengthen Canada's competitiveness while protecting consumers and protecting the health, safety, and welfare of Canadians.
Statistics Canada is Canada's national statistical agency, providing data and analysis on important macroeconomic measures, such as the consumer price index, gross domestic product, trade and other measures on innovation, productivity, and digital, and the Census of Population, which provides important information on demographic trends, insights that inform domestic and international government and business decisions.
Science and Research
Canada has a history of strong scientific performance on the world stage. For example, years of investment in artificial intelligence-related research has led to Canadian leadership in this area. Recent progress on securing Canada's AI advantage has been driven by key initiatives such as the Pan-Canadian Artificial Intelligence Strategy (PCAIS), establishment of an AI Data Commissioner, and the Canadian AI Safety Institute, and the Canadian Institute for Advanced Research (CIFAR) is advancing AI research and its application to areas that can benefit society and drive economic growth.
The Portfolio supports fundamental research by ensuring researchers have the necessary resources to pursue bold questions and train new generations of students while optimizing federal investments in science and research. It guides Canada's science ecosystem by modernizing research practices, managing contribution agreements, implementing research programming, and fostering partnerships between businesses and research institutions. This includes the Strategic Science Fund, which aims to mobilize the expertise and resources of independent science organizations to enhance Canada's excellence in science, technology, and innovation.
Direct funding is currently used to support fundamental science, delivered through various mechanisms, including the two granting agencies under the ISED Portfolio. The Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada and the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada both provide funding to support students, promote and support discovery research, and encourage greater collaboration between industry and academia. (The Canadian Institutes of Health Research, the third granting council, is under the purview of the Minister of Health.) Efforts are underway to consolidate the granting councils under a new capstone research funding organization, to provide better coordination across the federally funded research ecosystem.
Other funding initiatives within the Portfolio focus on building skills through the promotion of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics; on strengthening Canada's research infrastructure; on enhancing areas of strength; and on supporting business in the development and deployment of research.
The National Research Council is Canada's largest federal R&D organization, which partners with industry to help bring research and new advanced technologies to market, and invests in strategic R&D programming to apply to economic and societal challenges.
The Canadian Genomics Strategy (CGS) is driving further innovation in genomics through Genome Canada to advance commercialization programming.
Established in 2024, Health Emergency Readiness Canada (HERC) is the focal point for domestic and international stakeholders to advance health emergency preparedness by strengthening scientific, industrial and technological capabilities and growing a competitive, innovative and prosperous life sciences and biomanufacturing ecosystem.
Finally, the Portfolio also works with global partners to strengthen best practices and contribute to large-scale discovery projects. The Canadian Space Agency works collaboratively with members of the global space community, including NASA and the European Space Agency. In this role, Canada has contributed to a number of scientific missions, delivering critical technology and scientific expertise.
Regional Development
ISED engages regionally via three principal avenues:
- ISED's five Regional Offices, reporting through the Strategy and Innovation Policy Sector: Pacific, Prairie and Northern, Ontario, Quebec, Atlantic – gather and report regional intelligence, support ministerial and VIP outreach, support implementation of certain key departmental files, enhance the department's understanding of local and regional issues, opportunities and stakeholder networks.
- Federal, Provincial and Territorial (FPT) Table for Innovation and Economic Development: supports sustaining and enhancing FPT collaboration on innovation and economic development. Created in 2016, currently co-chaired by ISED with QC having recently accepted to assume the new co-chair role from Saskatchewan. Primarily an ADM table. Has included a Ministerial and Deputy Ministerial table, but these no longer meet regularly.
- Engagement with Regional Development Agencies (RDAs): ISED engages and collaborates with RDAs on a number of policy files, including, the Economic Development Initiative for Official Languages Minority Communities and the Green Prairie Economy initiative (led by Prairies Economic Development Canada, with multiple OGD partners contributing and implicated). Engagement is both file-driven, and intended to ensure horizontal microeconomic policy coordination.
Rural Economic Development
The Rural Economic Development Strategy, released in June 2019, takes a regional and place-based approach to enhancing economic and social opportunities in rural and remote Canada.
Overseen by ISED's Centre for Rural Economic Development (CenRED), a division of the Strategy and Innovation Policy Sector (SIPS), it outlines a whole-of-government approach to meet the economic, social development and sustainability needs of rural Canada, with contributions from 20+ federal departments and agencies, built on three themes: places, people, and partnerships.
Places
Building Rural Communities
- Expanding broadband and mobile connectivity
- Renewing infrastructure and building climate resilience
- Strengthening local economies and helping firms affected by the pandemic
People
Supporting Rural Canadians
- Helping newcomers to rural communities
- Building affordable housing and investing in public transit
- Helping women return to work and investing in early learning and childcare
Partnerships
Working Together, Better
- Integrating rural perspectives into federal policies and decisions
- Working horizontally to improve access to federal programs and services
- Ensuring that federal investments benefit rural communities
Overview of sector heads and mandate
Departmental sectors
Strategy and Innovation Policy Sector
Alix Dostal
Kasi McMicking
Spectrum and Telecommunications Sector
Ray Edwards
Susan Hart
Audit and Evaluation Branch
Kimberley Accardi
Industry Sector
Charles Vincent
Mary Gregory
Digital Transformation Service Sector
Shaifa Kanji
Legal Services
Alain Vauclair
Small Business, Tourism and Marketplace Services
Étienne-René Massie
Innovation Canada
Andrea Johnston
Stephanie Tanton
Canadian Intellectual Property Office
Konstantinos Georgaras
Science and Research Sector
Nipun Vats
Corporate Management Sector
Douglas McConnachie
Competition Bureau
Matthew Boswell
Health Emergency Readiness Canada
Ritu Banerjee
Strategic Communications and Marketing Sector
Kendal Hembroff
Ombudsman for Mental Health and Employee Well-Being
Abraham Temu
Corporate Secretary
Ana Maia
Chief Equity and Inclusion Officer
Ray Edwards
Strategy and Innovation Policy Sector (SIPS)
SIPS plays a key role in implementing the Government's microeconomic policy agenda and in supporting departmental alignment. It develops and supports the Department's horizontal policy and strategy by ensuring robust marketplace frameworks and by deepening international and regional relations and promoting trade. It also coordinates for the federal budget and is responsible for telecommunications and digital policy. Also within SIPS are the regional offices, which gather intelligence in the regions and act as the Portfolio's public face with regional stakeholders, as well as the Centre for Rural Economic Development, which takes a federal oversight role for rural affairs and federal responses. The sector is responsible for policy and coordination on the trade and international fronts, as well as regulatory coordination. Finally, the sector is responsible for the administration of the Investment Canada Act.
Alix Dostal
Senior Assistant Deputy Minister
Alexandra is the Senior Assistant Deputy Minister, Strategic Innovation Policy Sector, at Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada. Previously, she has held positions with Government of Canada at Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Treasury Board Secretariat, Finance Canada and Global Affairs Canada. Before joining the Canadian federal public service, she worked with the Government of Ontario and as a lawyer in private practice.
Kasi McKicking
Associate Assistant Deputy Minister
Kasi has served as Associate Assistant Deputy Minister of SIPS since April 2023. In this role she has special responsibility for rural and regional economic development. Prior to assuming this role, Kasi held senior executive positions at ISED's Industry Sector, the Privy Council Office, Treasury Board Secretariat, Health Canada, the Public Health Agency of Canada, and the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency. Kasi hails from rural New Brunswick, and earned her BA (Honours) from St. Francis Xavier University in Political Science.
Spectrum and Telecommunications Sector (STS)
STS is responsible for regulating telecommunications equipment, extending and enhancing broadband service in rural and remote regions of Canada, and working with other organizations on the safety and security of existing and future telecommunications infrastructure. The sector's objective is to maximize the economic and social benefits that Canadians derive from the use of the radio frequency spectrum. The sector works across the Department, with other federal government departments, at the international level and with our stakeholders to support a competitive wireless industry, strong investment, cyber-resilience, and economic growth.
Ray Edwards
Acting Senior Assistant Deputy Minister
Ray Edwards is currently the acting Senior Assistant Deputy Minister, Spectrum and Telecommunications Sector and ISED's Chief Equity and Inclusion Officer (CEIO). He was appointed as the Associate Assistant Deputy Minister with STS in 2023 with special responsibility for broadband and digital programming. As CEIO, he provides strategic leadership to drive department-wide inclusion, antiracism, equity, diversity and accessibility initiatives and championing the transformation to break down systemic barriers to the full representation and participation of equity-seeking communities within the workforce and in the Canadian marketplace. His career has encompassed executive leadership roles in policy coordination and program delivery at Health Canada, the Public Health Agency and Agriculture Canada.
Susan Hart
Acting Associate Assistant Deputy Minister
Susan Hart is currently acting Associate Assistant Deputy Minister, Spectrum and Telecommunications Sector, covering radio and spectrum policy and licensing, compliance and enforcement, tower siting, emergency telecommunications response along with enhancements to the spectrum management program. Sue has held several senior-level positions including the new Connecting Canadians Branch, the DG of Audit and Evaluation and DG of the Spectrum Management Operations Branch, and leading the Strategic Review for the Department in 2010 and the Deficit Reduction Action Plan proposals. Sue holds a Master's in Public Policy and Public Administration and a Bachelor of Business Administration, both from Concordia University.
Industry Sector (IS)
IS is the centre for the provision of advice on the Government's industrial policy, based on economic and technological expertise and industry outreach. In this capacity, the sector is responsible for the following industries: automotive, manufacturing, digital technologies, clean technologies, aerospace, space, marine, and defence. The sector also supports the Government's delivery of industry-focused programs, and supports the advancement of a skills agenda aligned with industry needs. IS undertakes investment attraction work in collaboration with other departments and the Invest in Canada Hub, including the Government's industry promotion efforts. The sector is also responsible for the management of the Industrial and Technological Benefits Policy.
Charles Vincent
Senior Assistant Deputy Minister
Charles Vincent was appointed SADM in January 2024 and has been working in the Department since February 2012. He served previously as A/Senior Assistant Deputy Minister of the Industry Sector, Assistant Deputy Minister at the Small Business, Tourism And Marketplace Services (SBTMS), and as Assistant Deputy Minister within Industry Sector from October 2020 to October 2021. Prior to that role, he held other executive positions in the Department, including being responsible for the Made-in-Canada industry mobilization initiative during the COVID-19 pandemic, and being the Director General of the Automotive, Transportation and Digital Technologies Branch. Before joining ISED, Charles served as an executive at the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat.
Mary Gregory
Associate Assistant Deputy Minister
Mary Gregory has been working in the department since March 2012. Prior to this position, she held various senior leadership roles in the organization, including Director General of the Aerospace, Defence and Marine Branch and Executive Director of the Industrial and Regional Benefits Directorate. Before joining ISED, Mary held executive positions with the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat and Health Canada.
Innovation Canada Sector (ICS)
ICS is a sector formed in 2017 that serves as a collaborative platform to make it easier and faster for Canada's innovators and entrepreneurs to find and access government programs and services. Through ICS, ISED supports various industry sectors across the Canadian economy by providing funding and expert advice, and driving new collaborations. As part of this role, ICS's flagship programs and services are designed to help businesses innovate, create jobs, and grow Canada's economy. These include: the Global Innovation Clusters; the Strategic Innovation Fund; Innovative Solutions Canada; the Canada Digital Adoption Program; ExploreIP (Canada's intellectual property marketplace); BizPal; Business Benefits Finder; and the Accelerated Growth Service.
Andrea Johnston
Assistant Deputy Minister
Andrea Johnston was appointed Assistant Deputy Minister of ICS in July 2018. She first joined the Department in May 2017 as the Director General of the Economic Strategy Tables and Skills Branch. Prior to joining the Department, Andrea had an extensive career at Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada.
Stephanie Tanton
Assistant Deputy Minister
Stephanie Tanton was appointed ADM responsible for the Strategic Innovation Fund in 2024. Stephanie joined ISED in 2016 and was previously the Director General of the Aerospace, Defence and Marine Branch in the Industry Sector. Previously, she held the positions of Director General and Senior Director of the Industrial and Technological Benefits Branch. Stephanie has over 23 years in the federal public service, during which she also held executive positions at Infrastructure Canada.
Science and Research Sector (SRS)
SRS leads the development and implementation of the Government of Canada's science and technology policy agenda to optimize federal investments in science and research, foster an innovative economy, and improve the wealth and well-being of Canadians. SRS provides advice on external research, relationships with post-secondary institutions, granting agency policy, programs, and operations; and advises on and manages contribution agreements with a variety of external organizations. SRS provides advice on a range of science policy issues, including the broader intramural science enterprise, international science co-operation, and leads the development of strategies to enhance the translation of Canada's research leadership in key disruptive technology areas into commercial and societal benefits for the country (e.g. quantum, AI, genomics).
Nipun Vats
Assistant Deputy Minister
Before his role in SRS, Nipun Vats held a variety of positions within the federal government, including in the Priorities and Planning Secretariat of the Privy Council Office, and in the policy and administration of the major transfer payment programs to the provinces and territories at the Department of Finance. He has also served as Secretary to a National Advisory Panel on Energy Science and Technology. Nipun also served as the lead federal official in the successful negotiation of the Canadian Free Trade Agreement.
Small Business, Tourism and Marketplace Services (SBTMS)
SBTMS is responsible for small business, entrepreneurship, and tourism policy, programs and services. SBTMS undertakes financing and venture capital policy development and coordination, oversight of the Business Development Bank of Canada, and delivery of the Canada Small Business Financing Program. SBTMS supports entrepreneurship ecosystems through tourism industry supports, the Women Entrepreneurship Strategy, the Black Entrepreneurship Program, the Canada Digital Adoption Program, the 2SLGBTQI+ Entrepreneurship Program, and Indigenous economic development policy. SBTMS is active on consumer policy coordination, protecting and promoting the interests of consumers. SBTMS is responsible for tourism policy and oversight of Destination Canada, which is mandated to market Canada overseas as a tourism destination. Measurement Canada, Corporations Canada, and the Office of the Superintendent of Bankruptcy Canada are all part of SBTMS, which all play strong regulatory management roles in the areas of trade measurement, insolvency, and federal incorporation, supporting the integrity of the marketplace and providing a competitive environment that contributes to Canada's innovation performance.
Étienne-René Massie
Assistant Deputy Minister
Étienne-René Massie was appointed Assistant Deputy Minister in 2023 after being Associate Assistant Deputy Minister. He previously held the role of DG in the Small Business Branch, leading the creation of the Black Entrepreneurship Program, the Women Entrepreneurship Program, and the Canada Digital Adoption Program, as well as increased support through the Venture Capital Catalyst Initiative, and youth and Indigenous entrepreneur support. Before joining ISED, Etienne served as Senior Director at Employment and Social Development Canada.
Digital Transformation Service Sector (DTSS)
DTSS drives ISED's digital transformation agenda to create innovative data and digital services for stakeholders. DTSS improves the digital experience for Canadian businesses and citizens in their interactions with government. DTSS develops a strong data foundation to support decision-making, program/policy advice, and artificial intelligence adoption by leveraging digital skills, training, and technology. DTSS is also responsible for modernizing IT operations with a focus on digital technologies platforms, cloud computing, and big data architecture, as well as strengthening the governance and procurement practices of digital projects.
Shaifa Kanji
Assistant Deputy Minister and Chief Digital Officer
Shaifa Kanji assumed her role as Assistant Deputy Minister and Chief Digital Officer in August 2021. She began her career in public service in 2011 and has led digital transformations in municipal government (Region of Peel) and not-for-profit (Toronto and Region Conservation Authority) organizations. Prior to joining the public sector, Shaifa worked in multiple sectors, such as telecommunications, finance, and consulting. Shaifa holds an Executive MBA from the Ivey Business School and a computer science degree from York University.
Corporate Management Sector (CMS)
CMS is responsible for the comptrollership of the Department's finances, the management of human resources, the stewardship of facilities and assets, and the provision of physical and personnel security services. CMS also oversees the Department's corporate planning and accountability reporting regimes and provides strategic advice on performance measurement, risk management, the affordability of program proposals, and the integrity of grants and contributions. In addition, CMS leads the Department's efforts on the Return to the Workplace and the Future of Work.
Douglas McConnachie
Assistant Deputy Minister and Chief Financial Officer
Doug McConnachie joined ISED in October 2019 as Assistant Deputy Minister and Chief Financial Officer, Corporate Management. He has 25 years of experience in public sector management and corporate finance and has served in senior management roles at Environment and Climate Change Canada, Public Safety Canada, and Public Services and Procurement Canada.
Strategic Communications and Marketing Sector (SCMS)
SCMS has a mandate to deliver high-impact communications and marketing initiatives that effectively support Government of Canada priorities across the entire ISED portfolio, in order to reach Canadians and build public trust in government. SCMS reaches national, regional, local, and commercial audiences through a variety of channels, including web and social media, television, radio, and print. The sector actively seeks to break through a competitive environment with proactive, targeted media, marketing, and online strategies. The team of 200+ professionals is responsible for media relations, ministerial communications and events, marketing and advertising, social media, issues management, and corporate communications with ISED employees.
Kendal Hembroff
Assistant Deputy Minister
Kendal Hembroff was appointed as Assistant Deputy Minister, Strategic Communications and Marketing, in May 2023. Prior to this role, she was Director General of the Clean Technologies and Clean Growth Branch at ISED. Prior to joining ISED, Kendal spent 22+ years in various roles at Global Affairs Canada, overseeing the negotiation of Canada's bilateral and regional free trade agreements and multilateral trade negotiations, and was Canada's Chief Negotiator for negotiations with India, ASEAN, Indonesia, Ukraine and the Pacific Alliance. She served abroad as Consul and Senior Trade Commissioner from 2011 to 2014 at Canada's Consulate in Hong Kong, providing support to Canadian companies in the Greater China Region.
Health Emergency Readiness Canada (HERC)
Health Emergency Readiness Canada (HERC) is a new special operating agency within ISED that was announced in September 2024. Formerly ISED's Office of Life Sciences and Biomanufacturing Readiness, HERC is responsible for providing policy analysis and leadership to build domestic capabilities for the development and production of medical countermeasures (MCMs) to address Canada's health security needs. To do this, HERC will rely on an integrated threat and risk assessment function to consider industrial readiness. It aims to be a funding agency once operationalized and will maintain an industrial emergency response game plan. While HERC reports to the Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, it will also support the Minister of Health, especially in times of crisis.
Ritu Banerjee
Assistant Deputy Minister and Interim Head
Ritu Banerjee, joined ISED in 2023 and is currently the interim Head of the HERC. Prior to that she was the Executive Director of the Results Division, Expenditure Management Sector at the Treasury Board Secretariat. Ritu has also worked at Employment and Social Development Canada on youth policy and has held various executive positions at Public Safety Canada, primarily working on national security policy issues. She started her career in the federal government at the Department of Justice. In addition to a Bachelor of Arts degree from McGill University, she has a Master of Arts in Political Science from the School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London and a Law degree from the University of Ottawa. She has been a member of Ontario Bar since 2000.
Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO)
CIPO, a special operating agency of the Department, is responsible for administering Canada's system of intellectual property (IP) rights: patents, trademarks, copyrights, industrial designs, and geographical indications. CIPO is also an international searching authority and international preliminary examining authority under the Patent Cooperation Treaty administered by the World Intellectual Property Organization. CIPO's mandate is to deliver high quality and timely IP products and services to clients, and to increase awareness, knowledge, and effective use of IP by Canadians. This mandate, along with the directions outlined in CIPO's business strategy, contributes to the strategic outcomes of the organization.
Konstantinos Georgaras
Chief Executive Officer
Konstantinos Georgaras joined CIPO in 2010 and was appointed as Chief Executive Officer in fall 2020. He also represents Canada at the World Intellectual Property Organization, one of the specialized agencies of the United Nations. He began his career in the public service in 1984 and has held strategic and executive positions within the departments of Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada and Human Resources and Skills Development Canada, and within the Science, Technology and Innovation Council. He has extensive experience spanning strategic, economic, and legislative policy, with direct responsibilities for IP, innovation, insolvency, and industrial and labour market policies. Konstantinos holds a Master of Arts in Public Administration from Carleton University and an Executive Certificate in Public Leadership from the John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University.
Competition Bureau (CB)
CB, as an independent law enforcement agency, ensures that Canadian businesses and consumers prosper in a competitive and innovative marketplace. The Bureau is responsible for: administering and enforcing the Competition Act, the Consumer Packaging and Labelling Act, the Textile Labelling Act, and the Precious Metals Marking Act; advocating for competition at all levels of government; and promoting corporate compliance and consumer awareness through outreach. Competition leads to lower prices, higher quality goods and services, and higher levels of innovation and business efficiency, and is thus a key driver of broad-based economic growth. The Bureau continues to set a course to tackle the emerging challenges of the digital economy, and ensure that competition can underpin a strong post-pandemic recovery.
Matthew Boswell
Commissioner of Competition
Matthew Boswell was appointed Commissioner of Competition on March 5, 2019, for a five-year term. Prior to his appointment, he served as a Senior Deputy Commissioner. Before joining CB, he was Senior Litigation Counsel in the Enforcement Branch at the Ontario Securities Commission (OSC), where he prosecuted securities fraud and other white-collar crimes. Prior to his work at the OSC, Matthew was an Assistant Crown Attorney in Toronto with the Ministry of the Attorney General of Ontario.
Audit and Evaluation Branch (AEB)
AEB provides independent, professional, and quality audit, evaluation, and practice management services founded on sound values and ethics to support informed decision-making and enhanced performance and accountability. It also fulfills the Department's obligations under the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat's policies, directives, and standards on internal audit and evaluations, as well as conformance with the Institute of Internal Auditors international standards.
Kimberley Accardi
Chief Audit Executive and Director General
Kimberley Accardi was appointed the Chief Audit Executive and Director General, Audit and Evaluation, in September 2022. Prior to this, she was the Deputy Director General of the department's People Operations Branch where she was responsible for large scale operations and policy expertise in classification, compensation and staffing and program areas in learning, talent management and awards. Kimberley was responsible for the design and implementation of a multi-faceted HR-to-Pay stabilization strategy. Prior to joining the department in 2018, Kimberley held positions at Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada and the Canada Border Services Agency.
Legal Services (LS)
ISED's LS is a departmental legal services unit that is a part of the Business and Regulatory Law Portfolio of the Department of Justice. LS strives to deliver timely and effective professional legal services to all sectors of ISED, as well as to other government departments and agencies of the ISED Portfolio, according to the service agreements and standards set by the Department of Justice.
Alain Vauclair
Senior General Counsel and Executive Director
Alain Vauclair has been Senior General Counsel and Executive Director for the Portfolio's Legal Services (Department of Justice) since September 2018. From 2013 to 2018, he was the Senior General Counsel and Executive Director for the Public Services and Procurement Canada and Shared Services Canada LS. He was also responsible for the creation and launch of Department of Justice's Centre of Expertise in Procurement Law in 2017.
Portfolio heads and mandates
| Head | Body | Mandate |
|---|---|---|
| Lisa Campbell, President | Canadian Space Agency | Promote the peaceful use and development of space and ensure that space science and technology advance our knowledge and provide social and economic benefits for Canadians. |
| André Loranger, Interim Chief Statistician | Statistics Canada | Collect, compile, analyze, and publish statistical information on the economic, social, and general activities and conditions of the Canadian people to improve public and private decision-making for the benefit of all Canadians and promote sound statistical standards and practices. |
| Mitch Davies, president | National Research Council Canada | Organize and grow research and innovation in Canada by advancing knowledge, applying leading-edge technologies, and working with other innovators to find creative, relevant, and sustainable solutions to Canada's current and future economic, social, and environmental challenges. |
| Alejandro Adem, president | Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada | Promote and support post-secondary research and training in the natural sciences and engineering. |
| Ted Hewitt,
president |
Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada | Promote and support postsecondary-based research and training in the social sciences and humanities. |
| The Honourable Andrew D. Little, Chairperson of the Competition Tribunal | Competition Tribunal | Help the Canadian marketplace be more competitive and innovative. |
| Honourable Luc Martineau, Chair | Copyright Board Canada | Establish the royalties to be paid for the use of copyrighted works. |
| Head | Body | Mandate |
|---|---|---|
| Marsha Walden,
President and Chief Executive Officer |
Destination Canada | Market Canada as a leading tourism destination in the international marketplace |
| Chantal Guay,
Chief Executive Officer |
Standards Council of Canada | Promote efficient and effective voluntary standardization in Canada |
| Isabelle Hudon,
President and Chief Executive Officer |
Business Development Bank of Canada | Support Canadian entrepreneurship through financing, advisory services, and capital, with a focus on small and medium-sized enterprises. |
Office of the Chief Science Advisor
A Chief Science Advisor was appointed to advise on science issues and ways for the government to better support quality scientific research within the federal system.
Dr. Mona Nemer
Canada's Chief Science Advisor
Dr. Mona Nemer was appointed for a three-year term as Canada's Chief Science Advisor in September 2017, and reappointed in 2020, 2022, and 2024. Before taking on this role, Dr. Nemer was Professor and Vice-President of Research at the University of Ottawa and Director of the school's Molecular Genetics and Cardiac Regeneration Laboratory. She holds a PhD in Chemistry from McGill University and did post-doctoral training in molecular biology at the Montreal Clinical Research Institute and Columbia University.
Dr. Nemer is a member of the Order of Canada, a fellow of the Academy of Sciences of the Royal Society of Canada, a knight of the Ordre national du Québec, and a Knight of the French Republic's Ordre national du Mérite. She is also a fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science and a member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. In 2018, Dr. Nemer was awarded the Arthur Wynne Gold Medal by the Canadian Society for Molecular Biosciences.
Canadian economic snapshot
Economic overview
GDP
Size of the economy: $2.2 trillion (July 2024)
9th largest economy in the world
25% of GDP comes from rural areas
Share of industries in Canada's economy
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Source: Statistics Canada. Gross domestic product (GDP) at basic prices, by industry, monthly, July 2024
Labour market
Employed people: 20.6M (Sept 2024)
Unemployment rate: 6.5%
Job vacancies: 526,900 jobs (July 2024)
Av. wage: $35.59/hr (Sept 2024)
The unemployment rate has been steadily increasing
Unemployment rate, monthly, percentage
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Source: Statistics Canada. Labour force characteristics by sex and age group, monthly, unadjusted for seasonality, September 2024
Firms
Number of firms: 1.2M (Dec 2023)
SMEs represent nearly 50% of Canada's GDP, compared with 43% in the US
SMEs make 99.8% of Canada's firms
Share of firms by number of employees
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Source: ISED, Key Small Business Statistics, 2023, and Statistics Canada, GDP, income and expenditure, Q2 2024
Trade
Total exports: $81.2 billion (Aug 2024)
Top export:
- Oil and gas (16.0%)
Top import:
- Transportation equipment manufacturing (16.0%)
Top merchandise import partners ($billions)
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Source: Statistics Canada. International merchandise trade for all countries and by Principal Trading Partners, monthly
Top merchandise export partners ($billions)
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Source: Statistics Canada. International merchandise trade for all countries and by Principal Trading Partners, monthly
The Canadian economy remains resilient
Canada's economy has been generally outperforming expectations
GDP growth, GDP per capita growth, percentage, quarterly, annualized
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Source: Statistics Canada. Table 36-10-0104-01 Quarterly gross domestic product, expenditure-based, Canada, Table 17-10-0009-01 Population estimates, quarterly.
Canada's GDP growth continues to surprise on the upside, but this is largely attributable to record population growth (+8.5% since January 2021).
Canada's strong economic fundamentals have helped the economy weather the impacts of higher interest rates.
That said, Canadian GDP per capita has declined in four consecutive quarters.
2.1% GDP growth in Q2 2024
-0.6% GDP per capita growth in Q2 2024
Canada's economic outlook is relatively strong
Canada's GDP growth is expected to outperform other G7 countries in 2025
OECD Forecast of annual GDP growth (percent)
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Source: OECD, Economic Outlook (September 2024).
What has changed post-pandemic?
- Canada had a strong recovery from the pandemic; high population growth is fueling economic expansion, but productivity remains a concern; inflation has slowed, but cumulative price increases have led to affordability challenges.
- Accelerated adoption of digital technologies, including clean technologies and artificial intelligence, could act as a catalyst for business investment, productivity growth, and innovation.
- As a small open economy, Canada remains vulnerable to reorganization of supply chains catalyzed by geopolitical issues.
- Changes in the world of work, including automation and teleworking are reshaping economic landscapes and firm strategies, requiring adaptation to leverage new opportunities.
- Demographic changes (e.g., an aging workforce) require strong labour market participation, including from underrepresented groups.
Inflationary pressures have created affordability concerns
Shelter costs makes up the bulk of today's inflation
Components of Canada's headwind inflation, monthly, year-over-year, percentage
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Source: Statistics Canada, Consumer Price Index, monthly, non-seasonally adjusted
Canada's inflation trend has followed closely that of its G7 peers
Monthly inflation, year-over-year, for selected countries, percentage
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Source: OECD
Inflation rose sharply in Canada following the pandemic, similar to other G7 countries. It reached a peak of 8.1% in June 2022. Since then, inflation has been decelerating and now sits at 2% - the Bank of Canada's target.
Shelter costs remain a key concern. Canadian households are devoting more than 50% of their income towards housing-related expenses, compared with 35% before the Pandemic.
18%
Total cumulative price increases since February 2020
33%
Increase in the average price of built homes since February 2020
Source: Statistics Canada, Bank of Canada, and the Canadian Real Estate Association
Productivity growth is vital for Canada's economic strength
Out of the past fifteen quarters, only two have had positive productivity growth
Quarterly growth of labour productivity, percentage
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Source: Statistics Canada, Indexes of business sector labour productivity, unit labour cost and related measures, seasonally adjusted
Canada ranks second to last among its G7 peers in terms of productivity levels
GDP per hour worked, USD, Current dollars, 2023
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Source: OECD
Canada, like the rest of the world, has been grappling with weak productivity growth for decades.
Canada was among the best productivity performers in the G7 from 2008-2019. Following the pandemic, there has been a pronounced downshift in labour productivity.
Several key sectors of the economy have seen negative productivity growth since the pandemic including energy (-0.8% per year), manufacturing (-0.4% per year), transportation and warehousing (-2.5% per year), and construction (-2.6% per year).
Business investment is a key source of innovation
Canadian businesses are not investing at the pace of their US counterparts
Business Investment per worker (thousands of 2017 USD)
Includes: non-residential structures, machinery and equipment, and intellectual property products
Excludes: residential structures.
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Source: OECD; Statistics Canada; US Bureau of Economic Analysis.
R&D investment has stagnated in Canada while rising rapidly in other OECD countries
Business Expenditures on R&D as a percentage of GDP
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Source: OECD; Statistics Canada; US Bureau of Economic Analysis.
Investments in equipment, software, and R&D are crucial components of business innovation and productivity growth.
Canadian businesses invest less per worker compared to other G7 countries.
Canadian firms invest the most in dwellings and non-residential structures (e.g., plants and warehouses) and the least in machinery & equipment and intellectual property products (e.g., data, software, R&D).
| M&E |
0.1514 Lowest in G7 |
| IP products |
0.1245 Lowest in G7 |
| Structures |
0.724 Highest in G7 |
Businesses continue to be cautiously optimistic about the economy
Canadian Survey on Business Conditions – Q3 2024
- Overall conditions and business sentiment remain stable, with optimism improving in 2024.
- Over three-quarters (76.7%) of businesses were generally optimistic about the next 12 months, up slightly from the second quarter of 2024 (72.1%).
- Cost-related obstacles continue to worry businesses, with over one half (50.2%) of businesses expecting rising inflation to be an obstacle while more than four in ten (41.8%) of them expecting rising cost of inputs to be an issue.
- Nevertheless, pressures faced by businesses continued to ease since Q2 2024
Business Outlook: Over the next 12 months, firms…
- …have a somewhat pessimistic outlook: 9.9%
- …have a very pessimistic outlook: 3.2%
- …are uncertain of their outlook: 11.4%
- …have a very optimistic outlook: 28.3%
- …have a somewhat optimistic outlook: 48.4%
Source: Canadian Survey on Business Conditions Q3 2024 for the remaining statistics.
Businesses with < 20 employees, Tourism-related industries:
- More optimistic outlook
- Unfavourable interest rates limit firms' ability to take on more debt
- Better able to continue operating for 12+ months under current conditions
- Labour shortages have eased for tourism-related industries.
