Appropriate Minister
The Honourable Liza Frulla,
P.C., M.P.
Minister of Canadian Heritage and Minister Responsible for Status of Women
Chairperson
Karen Kain
Director and Chief Executive Officer
John Hobday
Head Office
12th Floor
350 Albert Street
PO Box 1047
Ottawa ON
K1P 5V8
Telephone: (613) 566-4414
Toll free: 1-800-263-5588
Facsimile: (613) 566-4390
Web site: www.canadacouncil.ca
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Auditor General of Canada
Incorporation and Status
1957 by the Canada Council Act (R.S.C. 1995, c. C-2); exempt
from Divisions I to IV of Part X of the Financial Administration Act (except
for Sections 131 to 148); not an agent of Her Majesty; a
charitable organization for the purposes of the Income Tax Act.
Mandate
To foster and promote the study and enjoyment of, and the production of
works in, the arts.
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Corporate Profile
The Canada Council for the Arts (the Council) provides grants and services to
professional Canadian artists and arts organizations in dance, interdisciplinary
work and performance art, media arts, music, theatre, visual arts, and writing
and publishing. It also promotes public awareness of the arts through its
communication, research and arts advocacy activities. In addition, the Council
administers the Art Bank, Endowments and Prizes, the Killam Program of scholarly
awards, the Governor General's Literary Awards and the Governor General's Awards
in Visual and Media Arts.
The Council is also responsible for the Canadian Commission for the United
Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), as well as
for the Public Lending Right Commission.
Appropriate Minister
The Honourable Liza Frulla,
P.C., M.P.
Minister of Canadian Heritage and Minister Responsible for Status of Women
Acting Chairperson
Robert Rabinovitch
President and Chief Executive Officer
Robert Rabinovitch
Head Office
181 Queen Street
PO Box 3220, Station C
Ottawa ON
K1P 1K9
Telephone: (613) 288-6000
Toll free: 1-866-306-4636
Web site:
www.cbc.radio-canada.ca
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Auditor General of Canada
Incorporation and Status
Established by the 1936 Canadian Broadcasting Act and
continued by the 1958, 1968 and 1991 Broadcasting Acts (R.S.C. 1991, c.
11); exempt from Divisions I to IV of Part X of the Financial
Administration Act (except for Sections 131 to 148); an agent of Her
Majesty.
Mandate
As Canada's national public broadcaster, the corporation's mission is
to inform, enlighten and entertain; to contribute to the development of a
shared national consciousness and identity; to reflect the regional and
cultural diversity of Canada; and to contribute to the development of
Canadian talent and culture.
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Corporate Profile
The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC) produces, procures and
distributes Canadian programming in English, French and eight Aboriginal
languages. It also offers a selection of programs from around the world.
As of March 31, 2005, CBC's programs are distributed via satellite in
combination with microwave and landline, feeding 105 CBC owned stations, 1,218
CBC rebroadcasters, 20 private affiliated stations and 271 affiliated or
community-owned rebroadcasters and stations.
Appropriate Minister
The Honourable Liza Frulla,
P.C., M.P.
Minister of Canadian Heritage and Minister Responsible for Status of Women
Chairperson
Claudette Roy
President and Chief Executive Officer
Victor Rabinovitch
Head Office
100 Laurier Street
PO Box 3100, Station B
Hull QC
J8X 4H2
Telephone: (819) 776-7116
Facsimile: (819) 776-7122
Web site:
www.civilization.ca
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Auditor General of Canada
Incorporation and Status
1990 by the Museums Act (S.C. 1990, c.3); Schedule III, Part I
of the Financial Administration Act; an agent of Her Majesty.
Mandate
To increase interest in, knowledge of, and appreciation for human
cultural achievements and behaviour throughout Canada and internationally.
This involves establishing, for research and posterity, a collection of
objects of historical, cultural, and military interest with special but
not exclusive reference to Canada.
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Corporate Profile
The Canadian Museum of Civilization Corporation (CMCC) comprises the Canadian
Museum of Civilization (CMC) – Canada's national museum of social and cultural
human history – and its affiliate museums: the Canadian War Museum (CWM) –
Canada's national museum of military history, and the entirely virtual Museum of
New France.
CMC also houses five major permanent exhibition spaces: the Canada Hall, the
Grand Hall, the First Peoples Hall, the Canadian Children's Museum, and the
Canadian Postal Museum as well as an IMAX® theatre and multiple
special exhibition areas.
Appropriate Minister
The Honourable Liza Frulla,
P.C., M.P.
Minister of Canadian Heritage and Minister Responsible for Status of Women
Chairperson
Robert Kenneth Armstrong, O.M.C
President and Chief Executive Officer
Joanne DiCosimo
Head Office
Victoria Memorial Museum Building
240 McLeod Street
PO Box 3443,
Station D
Ottawa ON
K1P 6P4
Telephone: (613) 566-4700
Facsimile: (613) 364-4020
Web site:
www.nature.ca
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Auditor General of Canada
Incorporation and Status
1990 by the Museums Act (S.C. 1990, c. 3); Schedule III, Part
I of the Financial Administration Act; an agent of Her Majesty.
Mandate
To increase throughout Canada and internationally, interest in,
knowledge of and appreciation and respect for the natural world by
establishing, maintaining and developing for research and posterity a
collection of natural history objects, with special but not exclusive
reference to Canada, and by demonstrating the natural world, the knowledge
derived from it and the understanding it represents.
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Corporate Profile
The Canadian Museum of Nature is Canada's foremost natural history and
natural sciences museum. The Museum's focus is systematics research and the
application of its expertise to specific projects in biodiversity, earth
sciences and life sciences. Discover Canada's natural heritage through unique
exhibitions and travelling exhibitions, high-definition cinema and daily special
programmes.
Appropriate Minister
The Honourable Liza Frulla,
P.C., M.P.
Minister of Canadian Heritage and Minister Responsible for Status of Women
Acting Chairperson
Andrée Ménard
Executive Director
Karen R. Mock
Head Office
Suite 701
4576 Yonge Street
Toronto ON
M2N 6N4
Telephone: (416) 952-3500
Facsimile: (416) 952-3326
Web site:
www.crr.ca
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Hilborn Ellis Grant LLP
Incorporation and Status
1996 under the Canadian Race Relations Foundation Act; exempt
from Part X of the Financial Administration Act (except for
sections 131 to 148); not an agent of Her Majesty; a registered charity
for the purposes of the Income Tax Act.
Mandate
To facilitate, throughout Canada, the development, sharing and
application of knowledge and expertise to contribute to the elimination of
racism and all other forms of racial discrimination in Canadian society.
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Corporate Profile
The work of the Canadian Race Relations Foundation (CRRF) focuses on raising
public awareness of the causes and manifestations of racism in Canada. It is a
source of information, providing perspective and research data to contribute to
the elimination of racism.
The Foundation focuses on a variety of issues through the contract research
program and conferences, forums and workshops placing particular emphasis on
eliminating racism in employment and education. Information and resource
development include disseminating information through the CRRF's Web site,
annotated bibliographies and published materials.
The Foundation was proclaimed by the federal government on October 28, 1996
and, in accordance with the Japanese Canadian Redress Agreement, the government
provided the Foundation with a one-time endowment fund of $24 million. CRRF
operates on income generated by investing the endowment fund, and donations.
Appropriate Minister
The Honourable Liza Frulla,
P.C., M.P.
Minister of Canadian Heritage
and Minister Responsible
for Status of Women
Chairperson
David S. R. Leighton
President and Chief Executive Officer
Peter A. Herrndorf
Head Office
53 Elgin Street
PO Box 1534, Station B
Ottawa ON
K1P 5W1
Telephone: (613) 947-7000
Facsimile: (613) 996-9578
Web site:
http://www.nac-cna.ca/en/index.cfm
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Auditor General of Canada
Incorporation and Status
1966 by the National Arts Centre Act (R.S.C. 1985, c. N-3);
exempt from Divisions I to IV of Part X of the Financial
Administration Act (except for sections 131 to 148); not an agent of
Her Majesty; a charitable organization for the purposes of the Income
Tax Act.
Mandate
To play a leadership role in fostering artistic excellence in all of
the performing arts disciplines.
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Corporate Profile
The National Arts Centre Corporation (NAC) was created in 1966 by an Act of
Parliament as a national showcase for the performing arts. It co-produces with
other organizations throughout the country. It also hosts festivals and, through
media and its tours, reaches out to audiences across Canada and around the
world.
The NAC is home to the National Arts Centre Orchestra, and fulfills its
artistic mandate through the presentation of classical music, dance, English
language theatre, French language theatre, variety and community programming.
In addition to ticket sales and donations, the NAC generates half of its
total revenue from facilities rentals, catering, and restaurant and parking
services. The balance comes from an annual Parliamentary appropriation.
Appropriate Minister
The Honourable Liza Frulla,
P.C., M.P.
Minister of Canadian Heritage
and Minister Responsible
for Status of Women
Chairperson and Chief Executive Officer
Marcel Beaudry
Head Office
40 Elgin Street
Ottawa ON
K1P 1C7
Telephone: (613) 239-5555
Facsimile: (613) 239-5039
Web site: http://www.canadascapital.gc.ca/bins/ncc_web_content_page.asp?cid=16296&lang=1&bhcp=1
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Auditor General of Canada
Incorporation and Status
1958 by the National Capital Act (R.S.C. 1985, c. N-4; amended
in 1988 S.C. 1988, c. 54); Schedule III, Part X of the Financial
Administration Act; an agent of Her Majesty.
Mandate
To prepare plans for and assist in the development, conservation and
improvement of the National Capital Region in order that the nature and
character of the seat of the Government of Canada may be in accordance
with its national significance; to organize, sponsor or promote such
public activities and events in the National Capital Region as will enrich
the cultural and social fabric of Canada, taking into account the federal
character of Canada, the equality of status of the official languages of
Canada, and the heritage of the people of Canada.
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Corporate Profile
The National Capital Commission (NCC) fosters Canadian pride and contributes
to awareness and understanding of, and participation in, Canada's Capital Region
(CCR). The NCC animates and interprets the Capital as a place to experience
Canadian heritage, culture and achievements through the presentation of major
events, including Canada Day and Winterlude, through the Capital Infocentre and
other orientation programs to inform visitors about the Capital, and through
outreach and marketing activities to increase awareness of the Capital outside
the CCR.
The NCC also plans the development and use of federal lands in the CCR. The
Corporation manages and protects its own physical assets to optimize their
contribution to NCC programs and mandate and looks after other key federal lands
and buildings for future generations, including six official residences, urban
lands, parks, parkways, bridges, Gatineau Park and the Greenbelt.
Appropriate
Minister
The Honourable Liza Frulla,
P.C., M.P.
Minister of Canadian Heritage and Minister Responsible for Status of Women
Chairperson
Donald R. Sobey
Director and Chief Executive Officer
Pierre Théberge
Head Office
380 Sussex Drive
PO Box 427, Station A
Ottawa ON
K1N 9N4
Telephone: (613) 990-1985
Facsimile: (613) 993-4385
Web site: www.national.gallery.ca
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Auditor General of Canada
Incorporation and Status
1990 by the Museums Act (S.C. 1990, c. 3); Schedule III, Part
I of the Financial Administration Act; an agent of Her Majesty.
Mandate
To develop, maintain and make known, throughout Canada and
internationally, a collection of historic and contemporary works of art
with special, but not exclusive, reference to Canada; and to further the
knowledge, understanding and enjoyment of art among Canadians.
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Corporate Profile
The National Gallery of Canada carries out its mandate through four broad
activity areas: acquiring, researching, documenting and preserving works of art
to represent and present Canada's visual arts heritage; fostering broad access
nationally and internationally to the Gallery's collections, research and
expertise; providing secure and suitable facilities for the collections,
visitors and staff; and, ensuring Gallery resources are effectively developed,
directed, administered and controlled. The Gallery also has an affiliate, the
Canadian Museum of Contemporary Photography in Ottawa.
Appropriate Minister
The Honourable Liza Frulla,
P.C., M.P.
Minister of Canadian Heritage and Minister Responsible for Status of Women
Acting Chairperson
Walter Parsons
President and Chief Executive Officer
Christopher J. Terry
Head Office
2380 Lancaster Road
PO Box 9724, Station T
Ottawa ON
K1G 5A3
Telephone: (613) 991-3044
Facsimile: (613) 990-3636
Web site: www.technomuses.ca
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Auditor General of Canada
Incorporation and Status
1990 by the Museums Act (S.C. 1990, c. 3); Schedule III, Part
I of the Financial Administration Act; an agent of Her Majesty.
Mandate
To foster scientific and technological literacy throughout Canada by
establishing, maintaining and developing a collection of scientific and
technological objects with special, but not exclusive, reference to
Canada, and by demonstrating the products and processes of science and
technology, as well as their economic, social and cultural relationships
with society.
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Corporate Profile
The National Museum of Science and Technology (which now uses Canada Science
and Technology Museum Corporation as its operating name) is responsible for the
development and management of a representative collection of scientific and
technological artifacts and materials which focuses on seven major subject areas
– aviation, communications, industrial technology, natural resources,
renewable resources including agriculture, scientific instrumentation and
transportation.
The Corporation manages three museum sites: the Canada Science and Technology
Museum, the Canada Agriculture Museum and the Canada Aviation Museum. Each
museum sets its own public programming activities and strategies in recognition
of the different markets and clientele each serves. The museums operate under a
common set of corporate policies. Support services such as human resources,
finance and facilities management are provided centrally.
Appropriate Minister
The Honourable Liza Frulla,
P.C., M.P.
Minister of Canadian Heritage and Minister Responsible for Status of Women
Chairperson
Charles Bélanger
Executive Director
Wayne Clarkson
Head Office
Suite 700
360 Saint-Jacques Street
Montreal QC
H2Y 4A9
Telephone: (514) 283-6363
Facsimile: (514) 283-8212
Web site: www.telefilm.gc.ca
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Auditor General of Canada
Incorporation and Status
1967 by the Telefilm Canada Act (R.S.C.
1985, c. C-16); exempt from Divisions I to IV of Part X of the Financial
Administration Act (except for sections 90 to 93, 94(2), 95, 99, 100,
102 and 131 to 148); an agent of Her Majesty.
Mandate
To foster and promote the development of the audio-visual industry in
Canada.
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Corporate Profile
Telefilm Canada is dedicated primarily to the development and promotion of
the Canadian film, television, new media and music industries.
The Corporation provides financial assistance and strategic leverage to the
industry in producing high-quality works - e.g. feature films, drama series,
documentaries, children's shows, variety/performing arts programs, and new media
products - that reflect Canadian society, including its linguistic duality and
cultural diversity.
Telefilm Canada maintains four offices in Canada (in Montréal, Toronto,
Vancouver and Halifax), along with a European office, located in Paris.
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