Real Property Management: Policy Instruments

Policy Framework for the Management of Assets and Acquired Services
The Policy Framework for the Management of Assets and Acquired Services and its associated policy instruments set the direction for the management of assets and acquired services to ensure the conduct of these activities provides value for money and demonstrates sound stewardship in program delivery.
http://www.tbs-sct.gc.ca/pubs_pol/dcgpubs/aas-gasa/fmaas-cpgasa/fmaas- ...

Common Services Policy
The objective of this policy is to ensure that departments and agencies can acquire responsive, cost-effective support for their program delivery.
http://www.tbs-sct.gc.ca/pubs_pol/dcgpubs/TB_93/csp-psc_e.asp

Federal Identity Program Policy
Federal institutions, programs, services and contributions shall be identified in accordance with corporate identity standards for the Government of Canada.
http://www.tbs-sct.gc.ca/pubs_pol/sipubs/tb_fip/fip-pcim1_e.asp
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Occupational Safety and Health
It is the policy of the government to provide employees with a safe and healthful working environment and with occupational health services as defined in this policy.
http://www.tbs-sct.gc.ca/pubs_pol/hrpubs/TBM_119/osh_e.asp
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Policy on Fire Protection, Investigation and Reporting
It is government policy to ensure: the provision of fire-protection services; investigation of the cause and circumstances of any fire; implementation of fire-prevention measures; and maintenance of appropriate records to measure the effectiveness of fire risk management.
http://www.tbs-sct.gc.ca/pubs_pol/dcgpubs/RealProperty/chap2-5-1_e.asp

Policy on Long-term Capital Plans
It is government policy that capital assets be: acquired, improved, and retained; in support of program goals consistent with broader government objectives; based on long-term plans that outline a responsible investment program within available resources and that take into account managing the asset base on a life-cycle basis; justified and approved, through capital projects, in the context of long-term plans; and disposed of, as being surplus, when they are no longer required.
http://www.tbs-sct.gc.ca/pubs_pol/dcgpubs/RealProperty/ltcp-pilt_e.asp

Policy on Management of Real Property
The objective of this policy and its associated directive and standards is to ensure real property is managed in a sustainable and financially responsible manner, throughout its life cycle, to support the cost-effective and efficient delivery of government programs.
http://www.tbs-sct.gc.ca/pubs_pol/dcgpubs/aas-gasa/pmrp-pgbi/pmrp-pgbi ...

Policy on the Duty to Accommodate Persons with Disabilities in the Federal Public Service
It is the policy of the Treasury Board and the Public Service Commission to create and maintain an inclusive, barrier-free environment in the federal Public Service to ensure the full participation of persons with disabilities
http://www.tbs-sct.gc.ca/pubs_pol/hrpubs/TB_852/ppaed1_e.asp
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Policy Notice on Fire Protection, Investigation and Reporting
http://www.tbs-sct.gc.ca/pubs_pol/dcgpubs/RealProperty/fppn-piap_e.asp

Renewed Treasury Board Real Property Policy Instruments
June 2006: This notice provides information on the renewal of the Treasury Board policies on the management of real property. The renewal of the real property policy suite is part of the Treasury Board Secretariat's Policy Renewal project to position TBS to play a more strategic and value-added role in the overall management of government.
http://www.tbs-sct.gc.ca/pubs_pol/dcgpubs/RealProperty/rrpp-prgm_e.asp

Directive on the Sale or Transfer of Surplus Real Property
The sale or transfer of surplus real property has potentially higher risk than activities during other life cycle phases of the management of real property because of the sensitivity or value associated with many of the properties, the numerous diverse stakeholder interests and the importance of horizontal cooperation. This directive is intended to address the issues and ensure that sales or transfers of surplus real property provide for: a whole of government perspective; efficiency, equity and transparency in transactions; best value to the Canadian taxpayer; consideration of the interests of communities and other levels of government; and the fulfillment of any legal obligations with respect to Aboriginal groups.
http://www.tbs-sct.gc.ca/pubs_pol/dcgpubs/aas-gasa/dstsrp-dvtbie/dstsr ...

Accessibility Standard for Real Property
The Treasury Board Policy on the Management of Real Property holds Deputy Heads responsible for providing barrier-free access to, use of and exit from real property in accordance with this standard. This standard establishes minimum requirements for the accessibility of real property to meet the objectives of the policy.
http://www.tbs-sct.gc.ca/pubs_pol/dcgpubs/aas-gasa/asrp-nafbi/asrp-naf ...

Appraisals and Estimates Standard for Real Property
The Treasury Board Policy on the Management of Real Property requires deputy heads to ensure their respective department maximizes the long-term economic advantage to the Crown, assesses opportunities to earn revenues, ensures real property decisions are financially prudent and represent the best value to the Canadian taxpayer and that the total consideration received or paid by the government is justified in relation to the market value of the property. To meet these requirements, departments must be able to determine the market value of the interests, benefits or rights involved. This standard establishes minimum requirements for making that determination before acquiring, disposing or entering into other arrangements with respect to real property.
http://www.tbs-sct.gc.ca/pubs_pol/dcgpubs/aas-gasa/aesrp-neebi/aesrp-n ...

Fire Protection Standard for Correctional Institutions
This standard prescribes fire protection requirements for correctional institutions to minimize risks to life and property and to protect and conserve the Government's financial position.
http://www.tbs-sct.gc.ca/Pubs_pol/hrpubs/TBM_119/CHAP3_6_e.asp
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Fire Protection Standard for Design and Construction
This standard establishes a satisfactory level of fire safety to be incorporated into the design and construction of Government of Canada property to minimize risks to life and property and to protect and conserve the Government's financial position.
http://www.tbs-sct.gc.ca/Pubs_pol/hrpubs/TBM_119/CHAP3_2_e.asp
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Fire Protection Standard for Electronic Data Processing Equipment
This standard establishes minimum requirements for fire protection of electronic data processing equipment (henceforth referred to as EDP equipment) in order to minimize risks to Government of Canada property and operations, and to protect and conserve the Government's financial position.
http://www.tbs-sct.gc.ca/pubs_pol/hrpubs/TBM_119/3-3_e.asp
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Reporting Standard on Real Property
This standard establishes the information management requirements that will ensure compliance with the Treasury Board Policy on the Management of Real Property. That policy requires that deputy heads ensure custodians and Crown corporations regularly record, update and certify information in the Directory of Federal Real Property (DFRP). Custodians and consolidated Crown corporations are required to do the same for the Federal Contaminated Sites Inventory (FCSI).
http://www.tbs-sct.gc.ca/pubs_pol/dcgpubs/aas-gasa/rsrp-nerbi/rsrp-ner ...

Standard Fire Alarm Systems
This standard describes the requirements for the design, construction, installation, inspection, testing and maintenance of fire alarm systems in Government of Canada property to minimize risks to life and property and to protect and conserve the Government's financial position.
http://www.tbs-sct.gc.ca/Pubs_pol/hrpubs/TBM_119/CHAP3_4_e.asp
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Standard for Fire Inspections
This standard establishes minimum requirements for fire inspections of Government of Canada property to minimize fire risks to life and property and to protect and conserve the Government's financial position.
http://www.tbs-sct.gc.ca/Pubs_pol/hrpubs/TBM_119/CHAP3_5_e.asp
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Standard for fire safety planning and fire emergency organization
This standard establishes the minimum requirements for fire safety plans including the organization of designated staff for fire emergency purposes.
http://www.tbs-sct.gc.ca/Pubs_pol/hrpubs/TBM_119/CHAP3_1_e.asp
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