Income Security and Employment for Canadians

The listing below presents the federal departments, agencies and Crown corporations that contribute to the achievement of the Government of Canada outcome Income Security and Employment for Canadians.

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Departmental Strategic Outcomes

Agriculture and Agri-food Canada

• Security of the Food System: Making Canada the World Leader in Producing, Processing and Distributing Safe and Reliable Food to Meet the Needs and Preferences of Consumers

Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency

• Community Development: Economic opportunities for Atlantic Canada through community economic development.
• Enterprise Development: Improved growth and competitiveness of Atlantic small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), leading to increased productivity, earned incomes and employment opportunities

Canada Industrial Relations Board

• To contribute to and promote effective industrial relations in any work, undertaking or business that falls under the authority of the Parliament of Canada

Canada Revenue Agency

• Eligible families and individuals receive timely and correct benefit payments contributing to the integrity of Canada's income system
• Taxpayers meet their obligations and Canada's revenue base is protected

Canadian Artists and Producers Professional Relations Tribunal

• Constructive professional relations between artists and producers

Canadian Forces Grievance Board

• Recommendations of CFGB are implemented in the Canadian Forces and lead to improvements in the conditions of work

Citizenship and Immigration Canada

• Supporting the settlement, adaptation and integration of newcomers into Canadian society

Department of Finance Canada

• To create a Fiscal, Economic, Social, and Global Advantage for Canada by providing appropriate policies and sound advice with respect to economic, social, and financial conditions and to the government’s overall agenda.

Human Resources and Skills Development Canada

• Efficient and inclusive labour market transitions through temporary income support and active employment measures

Infrastructure Canada

• Meeting the priority needs of Canadians for infrastructure that contributes to quality of life, a healthy environment, economic growth, sustainable rural and urban development, innovation and international trade

International Trade Canada

• Creation of jobs and prosperity in Canada by effectively managing Canada's trading relationship with the U.S. and liberalizing trade and capital flows around the world, based on clear and equitable rules
• Creation of jobs and prosperity in Canada by encouraging Canadian firms to take full advantage of international business opportunities and by facilitating investment and technology flows

Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions Canada

• To contribute to the public confidence in Canada's retirement income system

Social Development Canada

• A Canada where service delivery is focused on citizen needs
• A Canada where the quality of life and inclusion for seniors is enhanced and poverty alleviated through sustainable public pensions, benefits and supports
• A Canada where the social and economic participation of People with Disabilities is enhanced

Veterans Affairs Canada

• Pensions Advocacy Program: the rights of Veterans Affairs Canada clients protected through professional legal representation in appealing decisions related to disability pensions and allowances
• Veterans Review and Appeal Board Program: fairness in the disability pension and War Veterans Allowance Programs

Western Economic Diversification Canada

• Sustainable Communities: Increased economic activity that improves the competitiveness and the quality of life in western Canadian communities

Crown Corporation Mandates

Canada Pension Plan Investment Board

• To manage prudently and professionally in the best interests of contributors and beneficiaries, with a view to achieving a maximum rate of return without undue risk of loss, funds transferred to the CPP Investment Board from the Canada Pension Plan accoun

Freshwater Fish Marketing Corporation

• To market fish in an orderly manner, to maximize returns to fish producers and to promote international markets and increase trade in fish.

Public Sector Pension Investment Board

• To manage the amounts that are transferred to the Investment Board pursuant to sections of the Canadian Forces Superannuation Act, the Public Service Superannuation Act and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Superannuation Act in the best interests of the