Sustainable Economic Growth

The listing below presents the federal departments, agencies and Crown corporations that contribute to the achievement of the Government of Canada outcome Sustainable Economic Growth.

More information on how Canada is performing in Sustainable Economic Growth can be accessed here.

By clicking on the strategic outcomes of departments and agencies, you can access information on plans, expenditures, and results contained in Reports on Plans and Priorities, Departmental Performance Reports and the Annual Report to Parliament on Crown Corporations and Other Corporate Interests of Canada. You can also access information on audits and evaluations.

Departmental Strategic Outcomes

Agriculture and Agri-food Canada

• Health of the Environment
• Innovation for Growth
• Security of the Food System

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
• Policy, Advocacy and Co-ordination - Adequate representation of the interests of Atlantic Canada in national economic policy, program and project development and implementation.

Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency

• Effective and Efficient Environmental Assessment: The Agency is committed to providing Canadians with environmental assessments that are effective, efficient, involve public participation and support the principles of sustainable development.

Canadian Food Inspection Agency

• A sustainable plant and animal resource base

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.

Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec

• Enterprises' competitiveness

Environment Canada

• Help Canadians adapt to their environment in ways that safeguard their health and safety, optimize economic activity and enhance environmental quality
• Protection from domestic and global sources of pollution

Fisheries and Oceans

• Management and protection of fisheries resources

Human Resources and Skills Development Canada

• Enhanced community capacity to contribute to the reduction of homelessness

Indian and Northern Affairs Canada and Canadian Polar Commission

• Canadian Polar Commission - Increased Canadian polar knowledge
• Indian Specific Claims Commission - Fair and impartial hearings of specific claims
• Office of the Federal Interlocutor - Strengthened relationships with Métis, non-Status, Indians and urban Aboriginal Canadians to raise awareness of their need and improve access to federal services with the aim of improving their socio-economic conditions.
• The Land - Transferred land title, and sustainable use of lands and management of resources by First Nations, Inuit and Northerners

Industry Canada

• Competitive Industry and Sustainable Communities

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

• Attraction and retention of foreign investment and technology, and promotion of investment abroad in order to create jobs and prosperity in 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

National Energy Board

• Provide Canadians with social and economic benefits through the regulation of specific parts of the Canadian energy industry (oil, gas and electricity)

National Round Table on the Environment and the Economy

• Federal policy development on environment and economy issues, as well as decisions in other key sectors, are influenced by NRTEE advice

Natural Resources Canada

• Canadians derive sustainable social and economic benefits from the assessment, development and use of energy, forest and mineral resources, and have the knowledge to mitigate environmental impacts and respond effectively to natural and man-made hazards.

Northern Pipeline Agency Canada

• Facilitate the efficient and expeditious planning and construction of the Canadian portion of the Alaskan Highway Gas Pipeline project while ensuring environmental protection and social and economic benefits for Canadians.

Parks Canada

• Protect and present nationally significant examples of Canada’s natural and cultural heritage, and foster public understanding, appreciation and enjoyment in ways that ensure the ecological and commemorative integrity of these places for present and future generations.

Transport Canada

• Contribute to Canada’s economic growth and social development

Western Economic Diversification Canada

• Entrepreneurship and Innovation - A competitive and expanded business sector in western Canada and a strengthened western Canada innovation system

Crown Corporation Mandates

Atomic Energy of Canada Limited

• Sustain and enhance nuclear technology to safely and securely support Canada's nuclear energy supply; manage nuclear wastes and legacy liabilities; and maximize return on investment in nuclear technology by supplying innovative products and services.

Bank of Canada

• To formulate and implement monetary policy in Canada; and to act as the government's fiscal agent. The Bank has the sole right to issue paper currency for circulation in Canada.

Business Development Bank of Canada

• To promote and assist in the development of business enterprises in Canada, especially small and medium-sized, by providing a wide range of financial and business management consulting products and services.

Canada Deposit Insurance Corporation

• To provide insurance for eligible deposits with member institutions; to promote standards of sound business and financial practices for member institutions, and to promote and otherwise contribute to the stability of the Canadian financial system; and to pursue the foregoing for the benefit of depositors and in such a manner as will minimize CDIC's exposure to loss.

Canada Lands Company Limited

• To create value, through its active subsidiary, from strategic properties no longer required for program purposes by the Government of Canada.

Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation

• To promote the construction, repair and modernization of housing, the improvement of housing and living conditions, housing affordability and choice, the availability of low-cost financing for housing and the national well-being of the housing sector.

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 account.

Canadian Tourism Commission

• To sustain a vibrant and profitable tourism industry in Canada, market Canada as a desirable tourist destination, support a co-operative relationship between the private sector and the governments of Canada, the provinces and the territories with respect to Canadian tourism; and provide information about Canadian tourism to the private sector and to the federal, provincial and territorial governments.

Cape Breton Development Corporation

• To administer and fund the closure of the mining operations and related workforce reduction programs.

Cape Breton Growth Fund Corporation

• To promote and assist, either alone or in conjunction with any person or the governments of Canada or of Nova Scotia or any agency of either of those governments, the financing and development of industry on Cape Breton Island to provide employment outside the coal producing industry and to broaden the base of the economy of Cape Breton Island.

Defence Construction Canada

• To provide high-quality, timely and efficient contracting, contract management and related services to support the Department of National Defence (DND) and the Canadian Forces (CF) in the long-term development and management of facilities infrastructure.

Enterprise Cape Breton Corporation

• To promote and assist the financing and development of industry on Cape Breton Island and a portion of mainland Nova Scotia in and around the Town of Mulgrave; to provide employment outside the coal-producing sector; and to broaden the base of the local economy.

Farm Credit Canada

• To enhance rural Canada by providing specialized and personalized business and financial services and products to farming operations, including family farms, and to those businesses in rural Canada, including small and medium-sized businesses, that are related to farming.

Old Port of Montreal Corporation Inc

• To develop and promote the Old Port of Montreal site; and to manage and maintain the Crown property in that location intended for recreational, tourist and cultural activities for the general public.

Parc Downsview Park Inc

• To develop and manage Downsview Park on most of the former Canadian Forces Base Toronto lands as a unique urban recreational green space, to be held in perpetuity and in trust for the enjoyment of future generations.

Queens Quay West Land Corporation

• To provide solutions to all outstanding business issues, which would allow QQWLC to dispose of its real estate assets and to be dissolved.

Ridley Terminals Inc

• As a marine terminal, to provide continuous, high quality and high performance rail car unloading, product storage and loading services.

Royal Canadian Mint

• To mint coins in anticipation of profit and to carry out other related activities.