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Vision and Mission

PWGSC

PWGSC Vision*

To be the provider of best value common and central services to the Government of Canada and Canadians, which is delivered through strong ethical leadership and sound management.

*(from December-04 PWGSC Priorities)

PWGSC's Mission

PWGSC delivers client-focused common services to government, ensuring best value for taxpayers. We provide innovative solutions for our clients, while respecting the values of prudence, probity and transparency. While focusing on what we do best -- providing efficient services within a framework driven by values -- we help departments focus on what they do best -- delivering results for Canadians.

PWGSC's Statement of Values

We conduct ourselves with integrity and treat each other with respect. We act in the best interest of the public, respect our commitments; remain non-partisan in all our actions; and provide government with the best advice possible.

In doing our jobs, we will: uphold the public trust; act and negotiate in good faith; work within the law; speak honestly; use processes that are visible to all; act in a fair and considerate manner; deal with people equitably and with civility; seek, consider and value input; accept the consequences of our actions.

Industrial Security Sector

Industrial Security Sector Vision

To be the Canadian Government Centre of Excellence for industrial security.

Industrial Security Sector Mission

We deliver results-oriented industrial security services to:

• ensure appropriate safeguarding of sensitive government assets and controlled goods to protect Canadians and our allies, and maintain their trust;
  
  
• enable Canadian industry to access sensitive domestic and international opportunities to support Canada's economic growth.

We do this by:

• offering timely and efficient best-value service to our clients - private industry, Canadian and foreign government colleagues;
  
  
• respecting the need for prudence, probity and transparency in all that we do; and,
  
  
• providing a professional and supportive workplace.
  

Mandate

Canadian and International Industrial Security Directorate

To safeguard CLASSIFIED and/or PROTECTED information and assets entrusted to industry when they are awarded CLASSIFIED and/or PROTECTED contracts by PWGSC as the contracting authority, by other federal departments when awarded within their own authorities, as well as from foreign governments.

Controlled Goods Directorate

To safeguard the possession, transfer and disposition of controlled goods from unauthorized access.

Program Harmonization and Services Directorate

To provide the following services to the sector: strategic and operational planning; policy development and implementation; performance measurement; financial management; information technology; administration; human resources; and, training.