The department structure is available in two formats:
I. Minister of Industry
The Minister of Industry is responsible for carrying out Industry Canada's mandate of making Canadians more productive and competitive in the knowledge-based economy, and promoting growth in employment and income as well as advancing sustainable development. This involves creating a dynamic economy that:
- provides more and better paying jobs for Canadians;
- supports stronger business growth through continued improvements in productivity and innovation performance;
- gives consumers, businesses and investors confidence that the marketplace is fair, efficient and competitive; and
- ensures a more sustainable economic, environmental and social future for Canada.
Through the agencies, sectors, branches and directorates listed on this web page, as well as the Industry Portfolio, the Minister of Industry has jurisdiction over policy issues regarding: industry; trade and commerce; science; consumer affairs; corporations and corporate securities; competition and restraint of trade, including mergers and monopolies; bankruptcy and insolvency; intellectual property; telecommunications; investment; small businesses; and regional economic development across Canada.
The Prime Minister appoints Parliamentary Secretaries to assist Ministers with their parliamentary and portfolio responsibilities.
Minister of Health and the Minister for the Federal Economic Development Initiative for Northern Ontario — The Honourable Tony Clement
Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Health and Minister for the Federal Economic Development Initiative for Northern Ontario — Steven Fletcher
National Science Advisor to the Government of Canada — Dr. Arthur J. Carty
The Deputy Minister is responsible for managing the Department on behalf of the Minister. The Deputy Minister supports and participates in the collective management of the Government and provides policy advice to the Minister and to the Government.
The Senior Associate Deputy Minister shares, with the Deputy Minister, joint oversight and responsibility for all policy and operational matters in Industry Canada. In terms of day-to-day operations, the Senior Associate Deputy Minister has specific oversight and stewardship responsibility for the Strategic Policy Sector, Science and Innovation Sector, Human Resources Branch, Office of Consumer Affairs and Communications Research Centre.
A.1.a Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO)
The Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO), a special operating agency within Industry Canada, is responsible for granting intellectual property (IP) rights and the overall administration of the Patent Act, the Trade-marks Act, the Industrial Design Act, the Integrated Circuit Topography Act, and parts of the Copyright Act. CIPO's role is to promote the effective use of the IP system and IP information to further innovation, invention and creativity for the benefits of Canadians and Canadian businesses.
Patent Office
The Commissioner of Patents is responsible for the receipt and examination of all patent applications, and hence the determination of whether or not to grant and issue a patent pursuant to the Patent Act and Patent Rules. The Commissioner of Patents carries out these decision-making functions on an independent quasi-judicial basis. The decisions of the Commissioner of Patents are subject to appeal to the Federal Court.
Trade-marks Office
The Registrar of Trade-marks is responsible for the receipt and examination of all trade-mark applications, and hence the determination of whether or not to register such marks pursuant to the Trade-marks Act and Trade-marks Regulations (1996). The Registrar of Trade-marks carries out these decision-making functions on an independent quasi-judicial basis. The decisions of the Registrar of Trade-marks are subject to appeal to the Federal Court.
Copyright Office
The Copyright Act gives statutory authority to the Copyright Office to register copyrights applied for.
Industrial Designs and Topographies
The Commissioner of Patents, on behalf of the Minister of Industry, is responsible for the receipt and examination of all industrial design applications, and hence the determination of whether or not to register such designs pursuant to the Industrial Design Act and Industrial Design Regulations.
The Registrar of Topographies is responsible for the receipt and examination of all applications for the registration of integrated circuit topographies, and hence the determination of whether or not to register these topographies pursuant to the Integrated Circuit Topography Act and the Integrated Circuit Topography Regulations.
Information Branch
CIPO's Information Branch's responsibility is to increase IP awareness, knowledge and effective use of IP information, products and services, to disseminate quality IP information, and to foster a client-centred environment. The Branch does this through its Outreach, Information Management and Dissemination, and Client Relationship Management programs.
Corporate Strategies Branch
CIPO's Corporate Strategies Branch is comprised of the International Affairs, the Legislative and Regulatory Affairs, and the Corporate Communications divisions. The Branch advances CIPO's interests in international cooperation and negotiations. It provides legislative and regulatory policy advice, expertise and support, and ensures that internal as well as external corporate communications assist CIPO in meeting its statutory responsibilities.
Client Service Centre
CIPO's Client Service Centre (CSC) is the point of entry for CIPO's general enquiries. It plays a critical role in disseminating IP information to clients and the public. The CSC also offers client-specific products and services as well as assistance with a wide variety of IP procedures and databases. The CSC strives to provide effective and timely responses to general client enquiries.
The Chief Information Office acts as the principal departmental information management/information technology (IM/IT) advisor, and is accountable for the overall performance, effectiveness and efficiency of IM/IT services, policies and resources for the Department.
The CIO offers a wide range of IM and IT products, services and support to Industry Canada employees. These are delivered through four operational branches: Client Services Branch, Information Management Branch, Infrastructure Services Branch and Applications Services Branch.
The CIO also has two management offices. The Resource Management and Planning Branch and the Enterprise IT Program Management Office, are responsible for overseeing IT planning and governance for the CIO and the Department, respectively.
A.1.c Corporations Canada (CORP)
Corporations Canada administers the Canada Business Corporations Act, the Canada Corporations Act (CCA — non-profit), the Boards of Trade Act, the Canada Cooperative Associations Act and several other corporate laws governing federal companies, except for financial intermediaries. They register official documents under the Great Seal of Canada through their Registration Section. Corporations Canada's main lines of business include incorporation and related services such as amalgamation or other corporate charter amendments; dissolution of corporations; rulings on the use of corporate names; collecting and disseminating information on federal companies; and compliance and enforcement activities related to the statutes they administer.
A.1.d Measurement Canada (MC)
Measurement Canada, a Special Operating Agency of Industry Canada, sets the rules of the marketplace with respect to trade measurement, and ensures these rules are effectively implemented and respected. The agency administers and enforces the Weights and Measures Act, the Electricity and Gas Inspection Act, and net quantity provisions of the Consumer Packaging and Labelling Act, the Feeds Act, Seeds Act, Fertilizers Act and the Pest Control Products Act. Measurement Canada's mission is to ensure equity and accuracy where goods and services are bought and sold on the basis of measurement, in order to contribute to a fair and competitive marketplace for Canadians.
A.1.e Office of the Superintendent of Bankruptcy Canada (OSB)
The Office of the Superintendent of Bankruptcy Canada helps ensure that bankruptcies and insolvencies are conducted in a fair and orderly manner. The Office is responsible for:
- supervising the administration of estates in bankruptcy, commercial reorganizations, consumer proposals and receiverships;
- maintaining a publicly accessible record of bankruptcy and insolvency proceedings;
- recording and investigating complaints from creditors, debtors, and members of the general public regarding possible wrong doing by someone involved in the insolvency process;
- licensing of private sector trustees to administer estates and the appointment of administrators of consumer proposals; and
- setting and enforcing professional standards for the administration of estates.
A.1.f Service to Business
A.1.f.1 Canada Business
The mandate of the Canada Business Unit is to enhance business competitiveness by improving the effectiveness of service delivery across government and by building on existing partnerships and government-wide platforms to deliver seamless, multi-channel, multi-jurisdictional information and services, at low cost, to businesses.
The Canada Business Unit delivers its mandate by focusing on the information needs of small business and simplifying access to government services:
- Canada Business, a multi-channel government information service for businesses and start-up entrepreneurs in Canada. Currently, there are 13 Canada Business contact centre locations — one in every province and territory. The service is managed in collaboration with the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions, Western Economic Diversification Canada, provinces, territories and not-for-profit business support organizations.
- BizPaL, an online service managed as part of the Canada Business suite of services that simplifies the business-permit and licence process for entrepreneurs, governments and third-party business service providers.
- Student Connections, which hires post-secondary students to provide e-commerce and Internet training to small and medium-sized business, as well as Internet training to seniors.
A.1.f.2 Web Information Management Services (WIMS) Directorate
The Web Information Management Services (WIMS) directorate provides departmental web publishers with an extensive range of services designed to optimize their online presence and ensure compliance with government standards. In addition to coordinating Industry Canada's online service portfolio and the departmental intranet site (ICWeb), the directorate offers services in the areas of web information architecture; search engine development and maintenance; website quality assurance monitoring and compliance audits; and web metrics and marketing. The directorate operates a publishing unit and maintains a contact centre for departmental and external enquiries. In addition, WIMS is responsible for a number of information products and statistical databases.
A.1.g Investment Review
The Investment Review Division manages the foreign investment notification and review process under the Investment Canada Act. This act gives the Minister of Industry responsibility for encouraging and facilitating investment and assuring that foreign investment is of net benefit to Canada.
A.1.h Small Business Policy Branch (SBPB)
The Small Business Policy Branch is responsible for maintaining a strategic overview of Canadian small business, across regions and industrial sectors, including assessing gaps and weaknesses in the marketplace, and advising on government policy and programs. Main activities focus on conducting research and providing policy direction and advice in the following areas: access to financing; business management skills; e-business; self-employment; business climate policy; and business information products. An area of special interest at the moment is the development of venture capital markets in Canada. Specific responsibilities include providing strategic direction for the Canada Small Business Financing Act, advising the Minister on the Business Development Bank of Canada, management of the interdepartmental small business financing data initiative, and the development and management of a number of small business information websites. The Branch also provides advice in the development of a coherent long term government small business agenda. To achieve its mandate, the Branch works in partnership with other government organizations and with key private sector organizations.
A.1.h.1 Canada Small Business Financing Program Directorate
The Canada Small Business Financing (CSBF) Program Directorate is responsible for the administration of the Canada Small Business Financing Act. The CSBF program is a loss-sharing program that facilitates access to loans for establishing and expanding small businesses in Canada. On April 1, 2002, the Capital Leasing Pilot Project was added to the program. The loans are made directly by private sector lenders and the leases are issued by participating lessors. Key activities include the registration of loans and leases made by lenders and lessors, the review and adjustment of claims for loss, and the interpretation of the program legislation.
A.1.i Sectoral Strategies and Services Branch (SSSB)
As a corporate arm in the Sector, SSSB wears many hats: enabler of process, an antenna for opportunities, a forum for problem resolution, an advocate of collective Sector positions, and a constructive challenge function. SSSB's products and services comprise thoughtful, timely, useful policy advice and planning; forward-looking issue identification; and corporate management processes.
The Communications Research Centre Canada, an agency of Industry Canada, is the Government of Canada's primary laboratory for research and development (R&D) in advanced telecommunications. Also, CRC provides technical expertise for public policy decision-making related to telecommunications regulations and standards.
CRC's vision is to provide national leadership in collaborative R&D on innovative communications, broadcasting and information technologies for an innovative Canadian knowledge-based economy. CRC conducts R&D in broadband network technologies and photonics; radio propagation; antenna and circuit design; satellite communications; wireless systems; and interactive digital multimedia and broadcast technologies.
Another priority is technology transfer and commercialization, which is bringing CRC's research into the marketplace. The CRC is committed to helping small and medium-sized high-tech companies make the Canadian economy strong. CRC's history of technology transfer to industry has helped in the success or creation of more than 100 companies. As well, the CRC Innovation Centre has been helping young Canadian companies develop their potential through on-site technology incubation.
The Human Resources Branch provides strategic information, advice and operational services to the Department on corporate management and succession planning strategies, relationships with unions, demographic profiling, research and analysis, and indicators of the health of the organization. Operationally, it provides decentralized, comprehensive and timely advice, guidance and assistance to departmental management and employees on classification, staffing and resourcing, official languages, labour management, employment equity, training/learning and development, awards and recognition, career planning and, compensation and benefits.
The Office of Consumer Affairs uses research, analysis, information and coordination to help support a fair and efficient marketplace for consumers. It promotes consumer interests by: providing policy guidance to government on consumer protection and consumer issues in Canada; fostering a strong and independent consumer movement; and advancing the consumer interest with other departments, governments and the private sector. The Office promotes partnerships for action on consumer issues among government, industry and consumers and provides a window on government for consumers and groups that work in the consumer interest.
A.5.a Canadian Biotechnology Secretariat
The Canadian Biotechnology Secretariat provides the federal government's biotechnology departments and agencies with policy and coordination support as part of the Canadian Biotechnology Strategy. Seven ministers (Agriculture and Agri-Food, Environment, Fisheries and Oceans, International Trade, Industry, Health, Natural Resources), coordinated by the Industry Minister, oversee the strategy and addresse issues that cut across the mandates of various federal department agencies.
The Secretariat also provides support to the Canadian Biotechnology Advisory Committee (CBAC), an external expert committee. The CBAC advises ministers on the ethical, social, economic, scientific, regulatory, environmental and health aspects of biotechnology. It also provides Canadians with an ongoing forum to voice their opinions and participate in an open and transparent dialogue on biotechnology issues.
A.5.b Innovation Policy Branch (IPB)
The Innovation Policy Branch formulates and advocates the Government of Canada's science and technology policies to ensure that these policies support business growth through innovation and lead the shift to a knowledge-based economy that will generate jobs and provide support for social programs in Canada. Three directorates carry out these policies: Science and Technology Strategy, whose main focus is government science; Knowledge Infrastructure, who liaise with the university community and the federal granting councils; and Marketplace Innovation, whose focus is Canadian firms and international collaboration. The Branch also serves as secretariat for the Council of Science and Technology Advisors (CSTA).
A.5.b.1 Advisory Council on Science and Technology (ACST) Secretariat
The Advisory Council on Science and Technology Secretariat provides policy advice, coordination and administrative services to the ACST. It is responsible for: planning and coordinating meetings and activities; providing policy analysis and research assistance; facilitating communications and linkages among advisory bodies, various levels of governments and the science and technology community. The ACST consists of 11 Canadians from industry and the scientific community, and is a cornerstone of the government's science and technology strategy, Science and Technology for the New Century. The ACST's mandate is to "review the nation's performance in science and technology and innovation, identify emerging issues and advise on a forward-looking agenda."
A.5.c Management Services
Management Services provides centralized corporate management and administrative services to the Science and Innovation Sector.
Technology Partnerships Canada is a technology investment fund established to contribute to the achievement of Canada's objectives: increasing economic growth, creating jobs and wealth, and supporting sustainable development. TPC advances and supports government initiatives by investing strategically in research, development and innovation in order to encourage private sector investment, and so maintain and grow the technology base and technological capabilities of Canadian industry. TPC also encourages the development of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in all regions of Canada. TPC supports research, development and innovation in environmental technologies, enabling technologies and aerospace and defence.
A.6.a International and Intergovernmental Affairs Branch
The International and Intergovernmental Affairs Branch is responsible for the strategic management of Industry Canada's participation in the development and negotiation of Canada's international trade and investment policy agenda. In general, this includes responsibilities for domestic trade (i.e. federal/provincial/territorial relations and internal trade); international cooperation, including support for outgoing and incoming international official visits; and the Investment Canada Act.
A.6.b Marketplace Framework Policy Branch (MFPB)
The Marketplace Framework Policy Branch has the primary responsibility at Industry Canada for the development and coordination of marketplace framework policies in the areas of corporate and insolvency law policy and intellectual property (IP) policy (including patent law and copyright law). The Branch plays an important role in support of departmental and government priorities by ensuring that Canada's IP and corporate and insolvency regimes create the conditions for entrepreneurship, innovation, investment and competitiveness, while promoting the public interest. These objectives will be achieved by assessing the need for legislative, regulatory and policy improvement; monitoring domestic and international developments; undertaking research and consulting with stakeholders; facilitating the legislative process and working to enhance public and stakeholder understanding; and by participating in international discussions and negotiations in its area of responsibility.
A.6.c Micro-Economic Policy Analysis Branch (MEPA)
The Micro-Economic Policy Analysis Branch performs micro-economic analysis and is responsible for providing the fundamental economic research and analysis underpinning the policy development process of the Department. It provides leadership in the provision of current economic analysis and strategic information on micro-economic issues. In addition to organizing a number of conferences, workshops, seminars, distinguished-speaker series and consultations with economic policy think tanks, the academic community and other levels of government, the Branch runs a research publications program. This serves to convey information and facilitate an informed public debate on analytical issues of micro-economic policy challenges. The Branch is responsible for maintaining the Economic Information Source database service, which is accessible by all Industry Canada employees.
A.6.d Strategic Policy Branch (SP)
The Strategic Policy Branch supports the Minister, senior management and the Department by providing analysis and advice on micro-economic policy framework issues. It is responsible for strategic policy leadership, within Industry Canada and interdepartmentally, with respect to the micro-economic policy agenda. The Branch leads the Department's policy priority planning, including transition and Speech from the Throne and Budget work. Support is also provided through the management of the Department's internal policy-making apparatus as well as Cabinet briefings. The Branch also leads Industry Canada-wide initiatives of a horizontal nature, such as skills, immigration, standards, environment and corporate social responsibility, and provides strategic policy advice on initiatives championed by other departments that relate to Industry Canada's mandate. In addition, Strategic Policy Branch has the mandated lead for developing and monitoring implementation of the Department's tri-annual Sustainable Development Strategy.
Competition Bureau Canada is an independent law enforcement agency responsible for the administration and enforcement of the Competition Act, the Consumer Packaging and Labelling Act, the Textile Labelling Act and the Precious Metals Marking Act. Its role is to promote and maintain fair competition so that Canadians can benefit from competitive prices, product choice and quality services. Headed by the Commissioner of Competition, the organization investigates anti-competitive practices and promotes compliance with the laws under its jurisdiction.
B.1 Civil Matters Branch
The Civil Matters Branch reviews anti-competitive behaviour, such as abuse of dominant position, and restraints imposed by suppliers on customers, such as refusal to supply, exclusive dealing and tied selling. The Branch is also responsible for the Bureau's interventions before federal and provincial regulatory boards and tribunals.
B.2 Compliance and Operations Branch
The Compliance and Operations Branch oversees the Bureau's compliance program, enforcement policy, training program and client services. It also manages the Bureau's Information Centre, planning, resource management, administration and informatics activities.
B.3 Criminal Matters Branch
The Criminal Matters Branch administers and enforces criminal provisions of the Competition Act, including those covering conspiracies that unduly lessen competition, bid-rigging, price discrimination, predatory pricing and price maintenance. The Branch carries out its enforcement activities through offices across the country.
B.4 Fair Business Practices Branch
The Fair Business Practices Branch administers and enforces the provisions of the Competition Act that cover false or misleading representations and deceptive marketing practices. Among these are provisions that deal with deceptive telemarketing, multi-level marketing and pyramid selling, as well as misrepresentations, such as general misleading statements, misleading ordinary price claims and promotional contests in which organizers inadequately disclose contest rules. The Branch also administers and enforces the Consumer Packaging and Labelling Act, the Precious Metals Marking Act and the Textile Labelling Act, collectively known as the standards-based statutes. The Branch carries out its investigations through enforcement activities through offices across the country.
B.5 Economic Policy and Enforcement Branch
The Economic Policy and Enforcement Branch provides economic advice and expertise as well as enforcement support to the Chief Economist and the Bureau.
B.6 External Relations and Public Affairs Branch
The External Relations and Public Affairs Branch encompasses the International Affairs and Communications divisions as well as a stakeholder relations unit. The Branch advances the Bureau's interests in international co-operation, negotiations and policy development. It also ensures that Canadian consumers, businesses, and the international community are aware of the Bureau's crucial contribution to competition in the marketplace and to the growth of the Canadian economy.
B.7 Legislative and Parliamentary Affairs Branch
The Legislative and Parliamentary Affairs Branch is responsible for the ongoing modernization of the Competition Act, for managing and coordinating all Bureau matters dealing with the parliamentary process, and for assisting the Bureau in matters related to policy and advocacy.
B.8 Mergers Branch
The Mergers Branch reviews merger transactions to assess whether a proposed merger is likely to prevent or substantially lessen competition.
The Audit and Evaluation Branch provides the Deputy Minister, Associate Deputy Minister, and departmental management with an independent capability to perform audits, evaluations, and reviews that are consistent with departmental and central agency policies. The Branch responds to departmental priorities and contributes to the enhancement of the stewardship, efficiency, effectiveness, and economy of operations.
C.1 Audit Directorate
The Audit Directorate provides assurance services on all important aspects of the Department's risk management strategy and practices, management control frameworks and practices, and information used for decision-making and reporting. Internal Audit also supports departmental initiatives in such fields as risk-based audit frameworks, modern comptrollership and risk management.
C.2 Program Evaluation Directorate
The Program Evaluation Directorate is responsible for evaluating the performance and effectiveness of departmental programs, policies and initiatives. The unit also provides support and advice on a number of initiatives such as results-based management and accountability frameworks, performance measurement and risk management.
C.3 Practice Management Directorate
The Practice Management Directorate is accountable for providing leadership in the planning and development of internal audit and evaluation programs. The Directorate is also responsible for the quality assurance program, audit and evaluation methodology development, committee secretariat functions to the independent audit committee, and Branch Administration.
C.4 Special Reviews Directorate
The Special Reviews Directorate provides leadership and subject matter expertise for financial and special examination audits, including forensic audits.
The Comptrollership and Administration Sector is responsible for financial management policies, processes and standards, consistent with modern comptrollership and the need to ensure compliance with Parliament's requirements for financial stewardship and honesty.
D.1 Comptrollership and Programs Services Branch
The Comptrollership and Programs Services Branch (CPSB) is responsible for financial and materiel management; accounting operations; financial and materiel policies; and ensuring compliance with Parliamentary and Treasury Board of Canada, Secretariat, requirements for financial stewardship and probity.
CPSB is also responsible for providing advice, guidance, and program expertise regarding the design of new or amended programs and projects or services including those deemed to be in the national interest, and to ensure compliance with all governmental and departmental program-related regulations and policies.
The Branch also administers and monitors both defaulted and insolvent accounts under the departmental contribution, credit insurance and loan guarantee programs with a view to seeking business solutions and protecting the interests of and maximizing recoveries to the Crown.
CPSB is committed to deliver an excellent level of service by providing information, developing tools, and offering training to our clients.
D.2 Strategic Management Branch
The Strategic Management Branch supports the department in setting, advancing, and communicating Industry Canada's management agenda, and provides services and a sound stewardship framework for the Sector. The Branch's responsibilities include:
- ensuring compliance with accountability frameworks and Parliament's requirements for reporting on departmental plans and performance (Departmental Performance Report and Report on Plans and Priorities);
- leading an integrated corporate planning process;
- strategically planning, managing, and reporting on human and financial resources for CAS;
- supporting the Associate Deputy Minister in her role as chair of the Industry Canada Management Committee; and
- supporting the Assistant Deputy Minister of CAS in his role as Champion of the Managers' Leadership Network, and as the Senior Official for the Values and Ethics Code for the Public Service.
D.3 Facilities Management
Facilities Management is responsible for managing the department's Space Envelope as allocated by Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC); coordinating central agency reporting on Real Property land holdings; leading Environmental Stewardship (greening operations) initiatives within the department; and supporting management and staff in Occupational Health and Safety activities. Additionally, the Directorate supports National Capital Region (NCR) managers by planning, coordinating, and implementing office changes, renovations, relocations, and custom installations; as well as maintaining a central source of meeting and training room facilities.
D.4 Security Services Directorate
In order to assist in meeting the Government Security Policy requirements, the Security Services Directorate offers a wide-range of security services that strive to ensure the safety and security of all Industry Canada employees and assets, as well as ensuring the continuous delivery of identified departmental critical functions and services. This is achieved through the provision of security training and awareness, including the categorization of departmental information and assets; the security screening of personnel; investigative response and techniques; threat and risk assessments; implementing secure measures for accessing Industry Canada facilities; and the testing and maintenance of Business Continuity plans.
The Corporate and Portfolio Office (CPO) provides executive support to the offices of the Minister, the Deputy Minister, and the Senior Associate Deputy Minister, as well as secretariat support as it relates to their broad Industry Portfolio coordination responsibilities. The CPO also provides secretariat support to the eleven Industry Portfolio (IP) departments, agencies, quasi-judicial bodies, and Crown corporations.
The CPO provides support to the Minister and corporate executives in the areas of: correspondence, corporate services (i.e. administration, finance, and human resources), parliamentary affairs, and portfolio management. The CPO groups responsible for providing support are: Correspondence and Records Management, Executive Services, Parliamentary Affairs and Briefings, and the Industry Portfolio Office.
The eleven organizations comprising the Industry Portfolio are:
As well, the following organizations are associated with the Industry Portfolio:
The Communications and Marketing Branch (CMB) ensures that the Communications Policy of the Government of Canada is properly applied to all departmental communications activities. It also manages communications planning, advisory services, advertising, media relations, marketing, public opinion research, publications, Internet presence, ministerial event participation and other key communications activities within the department. CMB is the source of communications advice to departmental sectors and senior managers, and provides strategic and operational communications support to the Minister of Industry and to the offices of the Deputy Minister and Associate Deputy Minister.
The Department of Justice provides legal advice to Industry Canada through Industry Canada Legal Services while the Competition Bureau receives its legal advice from the Competition Law Division.
G.1 Legal Services
Legal Services provides support to all sectors of Industry Canada except the Competition Bureau. Specialized practice areas include: commercial including contract; corporate; intellectual property including copyright, trademarks, patents, biotechnology, integrated circuits and industrial design; trade law both internal and international; telecommunications; ethics and lobbying; administrative; and Crown law. Legal Services is headed by a Senior General Counsel and includes four law practice groups each headed by a Senior Counsel: the Commercial Law Group, the Bankruptcy Law Group, the Intellectual Property Law Group, and the Telecommunications Law Group.
The Industry Sector helps Canadian industry and businesses to compete, grow and create jobs in the knowledge-based economy. It facilitates the delivery of industrial and related policy analyses and strategies designed to promote the global competitiveness of Canadian industry.
As well, the Sector offers services, information resources, and sector policies and strategies that support stronger business growth. The Sector's Information Products can be found on the Business Information by Sector component of Strategis.
H.1 Aerospace, Defence and Marine Branch (ADMB)
The Aerospace, Defence and Marine Branch develops and implements policies, programs and services to encourage international competitiveness and sustainable growth in the aerospace, defence, space and marine sectors. The branch administers the Industrial and Regional Benefits Policy. It also promotes industrial development on major platforms such as the Joint Strike Fighter, and the implementation of Canada's Shipbuilding Policy, including the delivery of the shipbuilding financing program.
H.2 Automotive and Transportation Industries Branch (ATIB)
The Automotive and Transportation Industries Branch (ATIB) develops and implements policies, initiatives and services to encourage innovation, international competitiveness and sustainable growth in the automotive sector. This includes assembly and original equipment; aftermarket parts manufacturing; truck, rail and bus sectors; and urban transit manufacturing. ATIB fulfills its mission by gathering and analysing sectoral and business intelligence to develop policies and strategies that promote trade, attract investment, advance new technologies and skills, and enhance competitiveness.
H.3 Life Sciences Branch (LSB)
The Life Sciences Branch (LSB) develops and implements policies, initiatives and services to encourage innovation, international competitiveness and growth in the life sciences sector. This sector includes the pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, medical technologies, bioproducts and bio-industrial processes industries. LSB conducts sectoral analysis and gathers corporate intelligence for reasoned advocacy on life science policy and regulatory issues, trade promotion and investment attraction. The branch also develops information products to benefit industry.
H.4 Policy and Sector Services Branch (PSSB)
The Policy and Sector Services Branch's mission is to strengthen the ability of the Industry Sector to deliver its mission and outcomes. PSSB's strategic objectives are to provide:
- Policy advice to enhance government decision making
- Enabling services to optimize the implementation of the Sector's initiatives
- Stewardship to ensure integrity in management and alignment with GOC Management Frameworks
The key lines of business remain research and analysis, policy, repayment of Grants and Contributions, communications, coordination, administration, planning and accountability, and financial management.
H.5 Resource Processing Industries Branch (RPIB)
The Resource Processing Industries Branch develops and implements policies, programs and services to promote international competitiveness and sustainable growth in the natural resources processing industries (except for agriculture and fisheries). These include forestry, energy, oil sands, chemicals, plastics, steel and aluminum. The branch provides regulatory advocacy and conducts industrial and economic analysis to develop policies and strategies that promote trade, attract investment, advance the development and application of new technologies and diffusion initiatives, and enhance productivity. The branch also develops business information products to benefit industry.
H.6 Service Industries and Consumer Products Branch (SICPB)
The Service Industries and Consumer Products Branch (SICPB) develops and implements policies, programs and services to encourage innovation, international competitiveness and growth in the services and consumer products sectors. The sectors include business and professional services, logistics, tourism, urban-related industries, commercial education and training, consumer products, apparel and textiles, and environmental technologies and services. The branch also provides leadership on trade policy, trade negotiations and sustainable development across Industry Sector. SICPB fulfills its mission by gathering and analyzing sectoral and business intelligence to develop policies and strategies that promote trade, attract investment, advance new technologies, and enhance competitiveness and prosperity.
I. Regional Operations
I.1 FedNor
FedNor, the Federal Economic Development Initiative for Northern and rural Ontario, is responsible for promoting economic growth, diversification and job creation and sustainable, self-reliant communities in Northern Ontario, by working with community partners and other organizations to improve small business access to capital, information and markets.
FedNor communicates with a diverse client base, including stakeholders and community representatives from the tourism, transportation, telecommunications and resource-based industry sectors, to small business, health, research and educational institutions, as well as business associations and professional groups. FedNor is also committed to helping traditionally under-represented populations (i.e., Aboriginals, Francophones, women and youth) participate more fully in economic development.
I.2 Ministerial Coordination and Minority Communities Branch
The Ministerial Coordination and Minority Communities Branch includes the national coordination team for Section 41, Official Languages Act; and the group responsible for Ministerial Support and Special Projects.
Section 41, Official Languages Act coordinates departmental plans and activities across the country in the support of official language minority communities, and integrates the department's efforts with the regional development agencies.
The Ministerial Support and Special Projects group is responsible for a variety of activities, including the coordination of briefing books for regional visits by the Minister, Minister of State for FedNor, the Deputy Minister, the Associate Deputy Minister, and the Assistant Deputy Minister and Associate Assistant Deputy Minister of the Operations Sector.
I.3 Policy and Regional Cohesion Branch
The Policy and Regional Cohesion Branch is responsible for providing strategic advice and support to the Associate Assistant Deputy Minister on regional issues/initiatives/governance and on existing and potential partnerships; coordinating horizontal policy initiatives across the Operations Sector; enhancing the contribution of regions in policy development; integrating the regional voice and regional intelligence into departmental-wide initiatives; coordinating Industry Canada involvement in the Enhanced Representation Initiative in the United States; and supporting the development of ongoing relationship/partnership with International Trade Canada.
I.4 Sectoral Strategies and Services Branch (SSSB)
As a corporate arm in the Sector, SSSB wears many hats: enabler of process, an antenna for opportunities, a forum for problem resolution, an advocate of collective Sector positions, and a constructive challenge function. SSSB's products and services comprise thoughtful, timely, useful policy advice and planning; forward-looking issue identification; and corporate management processes.
I.4.a Canada-Ontario Infrastructure Program (COIP)
The Canada-Ontario Infrastructure Program represents a six-year, $680.7-million federal investment in partnership with Ontario, its local governments, and the private sector. The program's purpose is to invest in urban and rural municipal infrastructure in Ontario; it is expected to stimulate more than $2 billion in capital investment.
The program's top priority is "green" municipal infrastructure, with the balance of investments focusing on health, safety, sports, culture, tourism and innovation. The program will improve quality of life in Ontario by investing in projects that: enhance the quality of our environment; support long-term economic growth; improve community infrastructure; and build 21st-century infrastructure through innovative technologies, new approaches and best practices.
I.5 Industry Canada Regional Offices
In support of Industry Canada's mandate, the Regional Offices serve the needs of clients across Canada through the delivery of programs and services that contribute to the competitiveness of Canadian industry and the creation of fair and efficient marketplace practices. They also provide regional intelligence for the development and implementation of national policies, programs, services and regulations as well as supporting the Minister of Industry in carrying out the departmental mandate in all regions of the country.
J. Spectrum, Information Technologies and Telecommunications Sector (SITT)
The objective of the Spectrum, Information Technologies and Telecommunications (SITT) Sector is to accelerate Canada's transition to the network economy through the development and use of information and communications technologies (ICTs), for the economic, social, cultural and civic benefit of all Canadians.
The Sector uses its policy and regulatory rule-making powers, and marketplace and industry sectoral development services to:
- ensure that Canadians have access to a world-class telecommunications and information infrastructure and the skills necessary to participate in the networked economy;
- promote the international competitiveness of Canadian information technologies and telecommunications industries;
- aid in making Canada a world leader in the adoption and use of e-commerce;
- promote the strategic use of information technologies by all sectors of the Canadian economy; and
- ensure effective and efficient use of the radio frequency spectrum.
J.1 Electronic Commerce Branch (ECOM)
The Electronic Commerce Branch promotes the development and adoption of e-commerce and e-business across the economy as a means of furthering innovation, productivity and wealth creation in Canada. The work of the Branch concentrates on developing:
- policies that create a favourable legal and regulatory environment for e-commerce;
- strategies to accelerate the adoption and use of e-business by Canadian industry;
- private- and public-sector partnerships to foster the rapid deployment of e-commerce, both across the sector and in every region;
- research and statistical data to measure the growth of e-commerce in Canada, and to demonstrate its economic and social benefits; and
- international arrangements, which enable the conduct of e-business across borders and create global markets for e-commerce.
J.1.a E-Business Development
The e-Business Development Team is responsible for measuring and analysing Canada's progress as an e-economy and disseminating this information to a wide audience both in Canada and abroad. Their work also includes developing strategies to encourage the adoption and strategic use of information communication technologies across all sectors of the economy. Specifically, the team works with the private sector to identify key areas for policy development, participates in outreach activities, and conducts research.
J.1.b Cryptography Policy & Security of E-Commerce
The Cryptography Policy and Security of E-Commerce Group implements cryptography policy as instructed by Cabinet. It contributes to Canada's trust agenda and the greater use of e-commerce at both the consumer and the business level by promoting the use of encryption as a security and privacy tool. The group promotes both the work of Canadian cryptography companies and their access to global markets by ensuring that domestic cryptography policies are aligned with international control requirements (Wassenaar). It also educates consumers and small- and medium-sized businesses on the need for, and the benefits of, sound security practices, including promoting Canadian technology and companies.
J.1.c Authentication Group
The Authentication Group addresses second-generation policy issues and international policy leadership. Within Canada, it develops high-level principles to guide the development and use of authentication services, and provides ongoing assessment of the implications of federal and provincial electronic signature legislation on the private sector. Internationally, it works with the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development to provide leadership on authentication and security issues, as well as on harmonizing legal and policy frameworks. Through its work with the Asia Pacific Economic Community, including co-chairing a committee on policy leadership for the APEC wide e-commerce agenda, the group is demonstrating policy leadership on inter-operability, security and trade issues for all APEC countries.
J.1.d International Policy Group
The International Policy Group promotes a global environment for e-commerce that facilitates economic growth, maximizes the social potential, and reflects and supports the needs of all Canadians. Working through multilateral trade organizations, such as the World Trade Organization, Free Trade Agreement of the Americas and the Asia-Pacific Economic Co-operation, the group promotes harmonized policy frameworks and regulations to foster global e-commerce and remove impediments to trade.
Within the department, it is the focal point for advancing Canada's views on the role of ICTs in the global development agenda. Policy development work is carried out in cooperation with international partners, such as the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development, the G8, the United Nations, other governments and other organizations.
J.1.e Privacy Policy
The Privacy Policy Directorate administers the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA), which came into full effect on January 1, 2004. The directorate is responsible for providing policy guidance on matters related to private sector privacy, which includes providing advice to other government departments and agencies on the impact on privacy of various proposed administrative, regulatory or legislative measures. The directorate also engages in international discussions on the protection of privacy in the context of transborder data flows through various fora such as the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) and the Organisation for Economic Co-Operation and Development (OECD) and the Canada, US, Mexico Security and Prosperity Partnership (SPP). The directorate is also responsible for assessing whether the privacy protections of provincial/territorial laws are substantially similar to the national privacy standard established by PIPEDA. In this respect, the directorate advises the Minister on making recommendations to Governor in Council respecting Orders in Council that would exempt from the federal Act, organizations that are subject to substantially similar provincial/territorial laws. The group also makes amendments to regulations to designate new investigative bodies, pursuant to the Act.
J.1.f Task Force on Spam
On May 11, 2004, the Government of Canada announced the creation of a joint government-private sector Task Force to combat spam. The objective of the Task Force was to facilitate collaboration between the Government of Canada, industry and consumer groups, and act as a source of advice to the government on how to best tackle the spam issue in the future.
On May 17, 2005, the Minister of Industry received the final report of the Task Force entitled Stopping Spam: Creating a Stronger, Safer Internet. The report includes a range of recommendations including more rigourous law enforcement, public education, policy development and legislation.
J.1.g Economic and Research Team
The Economic and Research team helps develop and gather current metrics, tracks trends, and reviews research relating to ICT adoption, e-business growth and e-economy development. Team members also review and conduct analysis of this information to place it into context and then to benchmark aspects of the Canadian economy. Through work with Statistics Canada and other branches of Industry Canada, the Team contributes to the development and testing of national surveys such as the Survey on Electronic Commerce and Technology and The Canadian Internet User Survey. These and other surveys gather information at the household, firm, industry and economy level.
J.2 Information and Communications Technologies (ICT) Branch
Based on its unique knowledge of the Information and Communications Technologies (ICT) sector, the ICT Branch influences policy and decision-makers to position Canadian companies for growth and innovation in the global marketplace. The ICT Branch is committed to improving the competitiveness of the Canadian ICT industry, including the disability support industry, by providing sector intelligence and analysis, policy development advocacy, and business development.
J.2.a Assistive Devices Industry Office (ADIO)
The Assistive Devices Industry Office (ADIO) promotes the development of accessible products, systems and services for people with disabilities. It encourages the development and promotion of accessibility standards; promotes the growth of the assistive technology sector, fosters links between the sector and other businesses and industries; and supports Canadian efforts internationally to promote accessible products and services.
J.2.b Policy Development
The team influences government decision-making and policy development, and develops and manages programs for the ICT sector. Its core functions include: prioritizing the ICT branch's policy agenda; analysing and developing policy and program positions and proposals; managing alternative program delivery; representing the ICT branch in policy fora; and liaising with policy advocates.
J.2.c Business Development Office
The directorate provides business development services to exploit commercial opportunities for the ICT sector. Its core functions include: building sector capacity; liaising with stakeholders; participating in investment aftercare programs; developing sectoral investment material; supporting the sector in trade fora and major international business events.
J.2.d Sector Intelligence and Analysis
Through economic analyses and monitoring industry trends and emerging sectors, the team provides detailed information, which is critical to priority setting and decision-making for the ICT sector. It undertakes economic and statistical analysis, initiates industry trends analysis, facilitates ICT branch strategic plans, participates in, and provides input into, government Canada programs, and develops analytical frameworks.
J.3 Information Highway Applications Branch (IHAB)
J.3.a Access and Applications Directorate
The directorate helps people and communities use information technology to improve their quality of life. Community Access Program (CAP) offers affordable access to the Internet through a national network of sites that are located in facilities such as public libraries, schools, and community centres. CAP ensures that Canadians have access to the Internet and the economic and social benefits that this access brings. CAP is delivered in partnership with provincial, territorial, and municipal governments, the private sector and non-governmental organizations.
Francommunautés virtuelles is expanding French-language content, applications and services on the Internet, while the Web-4-All project is enabling Canadians with disabilities or literacy challenges to easily access the Internet through the use of assistive technology.
The directorate also promotes the effective use of information technology for learning. The Computers for Schools program collects and refurbishes donated computers from government and business and distributes them to schools, public libraries and non-for-profit learning organizations. As well, the directorate's marketplace strategy division supports the growth of Canada's e-learning sector.
J.3.b Broadband for Rural and Northern Development
The Broadband for Rural and Northern Development Pilot Program and the National Satellite Initiative are the first steps to meeting the Government of Canada's commitment of broadband access to all communities. These programs have been created to assist those communities that are currently without broadband access. Most often, improved access is necessary in First Nations, northern, rural and remote communities in order to provide services in the areas of health and education as well as to augment economic opportunities.
Industry Canada's Broadband Directorate is responsible for the delivery of the Broadband pilot program, the National Satellite Initiative and, additionally, acts as the delivery agent for information infrastructure projects with Infrastructure Canada. The Directorate also serves as the federal government's Centre of Excellence for Broadband to co-ordinate and animate government thinking and policy related to high-speed Internet networks and their associated applications.
The branch provides national leadership and program direction for the delivery of the Spectrum/Telecom Program across Canada. Under the authority of the Radiocommunication Act and the Broadcasting Act, the Branch:
- develops spectrum management regulatory and operational policies and procedures;
- plans, authorizes and manages radio spectrum use by Canadian operators and licence holders, and certifies broadcasting facilities;
- ensures appropriate access to the radiofrequency spectrum by as many users and for as many uses as possible;
- ensures Canadians have access to a reliable communications and information technologies infrastructure (including cybersecurity) during times of emergency; and
- provides a fair return to the government on the use of the radiofrequency spectrum.
J.4.a Directorate of Automated Applications
The directorate develops, operates, and supports automated systems in support of the Spectrum Management's authorization, licensing, and financial operations. It administers a database of spectrum activities, and collects and processes revenues from licensing operations. It also develops and manages the Spectrum Direct website and conducts research in support of alternative service delivery and revenue models.
J.4.b Broadcasting Application Engineering
Pursuant to the Radiocommunication Act and the Broadcasting Act, the Broadcasting Application Engineering group provides technical evaluation and issues broadcasting certificates for all AM radio, FM radio television stations, and cable TV systems. It also performs technical evaluation and exchange of international notifications of TV, AM and FM assignments under bilateral or multilateral agreements. The group also provides technical and regulatory consulting services to the broadcasting industry, other government departments, the CRTC and to foreign agencies regarding the design and operation of radio, television and cable TV undertakings.
J.4.c Regulatory Policy and Planning
The directorate develops and implements regulatory plans and policies for spectrum management, telecommunications security and infrastructure protection, and availability of telecommunications services during emergencies. Some of its key functions include federal legislative and regulatory proposals related to spectrum management, telecommunications protection (e.g., cybersecurity) and emergency telecommunications (e.g., priority access, developing public alerting capability). As well, the directorate also provides economic analysis related to wireless industries (e.g., spectrum auction design, review of licence fee structures).
J.4.d Space and International Regulatory Activities
The directorate licenses Canadian satellite systems and authorizes Canadian use of foreign satellite systems. It develops and implements licensing processes and procedures for the use of spectrum and orbital resources. It also protects Canada's frequency and orbital assignments and allocations internationally. The directorate coordinates both bilaterally and multilaterally Canadian radiocommunication systems with other countries, and negotiates and implements frequency coordination agreements and operational arrangements with foreign administrations. It also promotes internationally Canada's spectrum management regulatory and procedural interests.
J.4.e Spectrum Management Operations
The Directorate develops procedures, processes and incentives that promote an economically efficient use of a limited public resource — the radio frequency spectrum — to ensure that Canadians derive maximum social and economic benefits. It facilitates access to the radio spectrum; develops and implements spectrum management operational policies and procedures; enforces the Radiocommunication Act; and manages the publication and web management of spectrum/telecom program documents.
J.4.f Regional Liaison, Program Delivery and Integrity
The directorate provides the Spectrum Telecom Program and the Radiocommunications and Broadcasting Regulatory Branch services in terms of planning and reporting, accountability, Program corporate governance support and corporate issues. Key areas of services include program funding, performance and human resource management, audit response capacities and financial and administrative services.
J.5 Spectrum Engineering Branch (DGSE)
The Branch is responsible for technical issues concerning the operation of telecommunication systems and the use of radio frequencies in Canada. Through extensive consultation with the telecommunication users, service providers and manufacturers, it develops technical standards and regulations that support the efficient operation of these systems.
New wireless telecommunication and broadcasting services, such as Personal Communication Systems (PCS) and Digital Television (DTV), are evolving at rapid pace and play an increasing role in Canada's prosperity. The Branch supports the growth of these new technologies by regulating telecommunications terminal equipment and wireless equipment, including standards and procedures development, equipment approval and market surveillance and enforcement. It also approves testing laboratories and certification bodies. As well, the Branch develops the information technology tools and engineering systems for interference assessment and monitoring programs, which are essential for radio spectrum management. In addition, the Branch is helping improve the security of the national telecommunications and information infrastructure to cyber security threats, post-9/11.
The Spectrum Engineering Branch is also responsible for bilateral and international negotiations for the shared use of the radio spectrum, multilateral mutual recognition agreements in conformity assessment, and the negotiation and implementation of telecommunications aspects of Canada's treaties with its trading partners. These negotiations result in cross-border arrangements and international treaties (e.g. World Radiocommunication Conferences) that foster harmonized use of spectrum, streamline international market access for Canadian telecommunications and broadcast apparatus, and enhance the global competitiveness of Canadian manufacturers and service providers. Spectrum Engineering provides engineering guidance on radio policy and licensing issues, including advice on technology and service evolution, deployment timing, international harmonization and potential for interference to existing and planned telecommunication and broadcasting services.
J.5.a Automated Spectrum Management Systems
The directorate develops automated monitoring and propagation analysis to predict the possible interference of proposed systems tools to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of spectrum management and spectrum measurements.
J.5.b Broadcast, Multimedia Planning and Technical Policy
The directorate is responsible for spectrum planning for terrestrial broadcasting systems as well as by fixed and broadcast satellites. It develops spectrum plans, technical policies, standards and regulations. It negotiates international standards, regulations and bilateral arrangements and contributes in spectrum research. Il also offers technical leadership on the introduction of new broadcasting technologies and multimedia services.
J.5.c Spectrum Planning and Engineering
Spectrum Planning and Engineering is responsible for wireless telecommunication standards; radio spectrum planning; bilateral arrangements; negotiation of international radio standards and regulations; interference assessment and engineering models; spectrum research program; electromagnetic compatibility analysis; and technical guidance on the introduction of new wireless technologies and services in Canada (including all terrestrial and space radio services except broadcasting and fixed-satellite).
J.5.d Telecom Engineering and Certification
Telecom Engineering and Certification certifies, tests, conducts post-market surveillance and specialized laboratory investigations for all telecom products deployed in the Canadian marketplace. It undertakes communications protocol analysis and development with emphasis on secure network aspects. As well, it negotiates and implements multilateral mutual recognition agreements in conformity assessment, and develops telecommunications and information technology standards and terminal equipment regulations.
J.6 Strategic Policy, Communications and Corporate Services (SPCC)
The branch provides strategic and operational planning, policy, communications and coordination services for SITT.
The Policy and Communications Directorate provides sector policy analysis, development, monitoring and coordination services. It leads sectoral strategic planning exercises and provides sector input for departmental policy processes, including Speech from the Throne and Budget. It acts as a centre of expertise on research and statistics for the sector, and provides input into, and develops, senior management presentations for external and internal audiences. The Directorate is also responsible for providing sector-wide strategic communications advice, services and coordination throughout SITT. Furthermore, the Directorate manages the SITT Gateway, the Sector's Internet Portal as well as managing the Prime Minister's Awards for Teaching Excellence and for Excellence in Early Childhood Education.
The Corporate Policy and Services Directorate provides sector-wide corporate policy, planning and reporting advice, guidance and services. Key areas of service include corporate planning and performance, human resources policy, finances and administrative services.
J.7 Telecommunications Policy Branch (DGTP)
The Telecommunications Policy Branch formulates policies, recommendations, regulations and legislation governing and promoting the development and efficient operation and competitiveness of the telecommunications facilities and services required by Canadians for national and international communications, including the present and future use of the radio frequency spectrum and use of geostationary orbits.
The Branch develops policy proposals related to the structure of the telecommunications services industry and to the development and use of Canadian national and international telecommunications facilities and networks, including radio licensing policies and technical standards. As well, it assumes policy development, coordination and representational functions in multilateral and bilateral telecommunications negotiations; develops business and regulatory policy proposals affecting the telecommunications industry, new media and the Internet, including regulatory reform proposals; and develops analysis and recommendations respecting the possible review by the Governor in Council of regulatory decisions.
The Telecommunications Policy Branch is responsible for the exercise of the government's responsibilities under the Telecommunications Act, and for those powers under the Radiocommunication Act that relate to the allocation of radio spectrum.
J.7.a Business and Regulatory Analysis
The directorate develops and promotes key aspects of the telecommunications policy, including promoting competition and innovation, and ensuring universal and affordable access to telecommunications services. It also provides advice on broadcasting, convergence and copyright policy issue; and ensures that Canada's views and interests are put forward in the development of global and domestic policy associated with the Internet's Domain Name system. In addition, the directorate monitors and provides internal analysis of the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission regulatory proceedings and decisions.
J.7.b Industry Framework Policy
The directorate develops and maintains framework policies for telecommunications, in regard to trade negotiations, General Agreement on Trade in Services (GATS) implementation, foreign ownership, submarine cables, numbering, electronic numbering (ENUM) and lawful access. It conducts micro-economic analysis of the telecommunications services industry in Canada, including industry profiles and statistical and economic research.
J.7.c International Telecommunications Policy and Coordination
The directorate develops, analyzes, provides advises on and coordinates Canadian telecommunications policy and strategic positions internationally. It also provides advocacy and representational services; and multilateral and bilateral government-to-government co-operative and framework agreements. It also develops and promotes telecommunications trade policy.
J.7.d Spectrum and Radio Services Policy
The directorate develops spectrum allocation, utilization service and general licensing policies to support a full range of radiocommunication services used by government, Canadian industry and citizens. Its mandate includes developing policies on services and radio facilities, such as advanced mobile telephone, satellites, microwave systems, public safety communications, subscriber wireless access and consumer products.
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