Ministerial transition book – January 2021 – Snapshot of the ISED Portfolio

Table of contents

• Mission
  • Core responsibilities
• ISED portfolio
  • Associated ministers
  • Affiliated organizations
• Innovation, Science and Economic Development departmental structure
• Biographies of the ISED Deputy Ministers
• Office of the Chief Science Advisor
• Portfolio overview annex
  • Overview of portfolio organizations
  • Canadian Space Agency (CSA)
  • Statistics Canada (STC)
  • National Research Council Canada (NRC)
  • Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC)
  • Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC)
  • Destination Canada (DC)
  • Standards Council of Canada (SCC)
  • Competition Bureau (CB)
  • Copyright Board of Canada (CB)
  • Competition Tribunal (CT)
  • Sustainable Development Technology Canada (SDTC)
• Annex: Key legislation and regulation
  • Departmental legislation

Mission

ISED's mission is to foster a growing, competitive and knowledge-based Canadian economy.

Core responsibilities

Efficient marketplace regulation

Improve competitive intensity of Canadian industries and reinforce framework policies and institutions to anticipate and respond to global economic shifts.

• Regulation
• Standards
• Alignment

Science, technology and innovation

Enhance innovation performance including adoptions and commercialization of new technologies, innovation management capacity, and support industry-research collaboration.

• R&D
• Partnerships
• Basic science

Support for business

Support businesses to think and act globally, grow, take on risk and participate in global supply chains.

• Global value chain access
• Financing
• Tools to compete

ISED portfolio

Associated ministers

Department/Agency	Full Time Equivalents (FTEs)	Budget
ISED	5,351	$3,795M
FEDNOR* *within ISED	72	$146M
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)	577	$595M
Western Economic Diversification Canada (WD)	327	$1,074M
Statistics Canada (STC)	6,385	$643M
Canadian Space Agency (CSA)	704	$449M
Canadian Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED)	340	$613M
Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FEDDEV)	265	$695M
Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CANNOR)	112	$122M
Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC)	455	$1,531M
National Research Council (NRC)	4,028	$1,897M
Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC)	286	$1,481M
Destination Canada (DC)	112	$95M
Standards Council of Canada (SCC)	118	$18M
Copyright Board Canada (CB)	25	$4M
Competition Tribunal (Resources within Administrative Tribunals Support Service of Canada (ATSSC) under Minister of Justice)

Affiliated organizations

• Canada Foundation for Innovation
• Council of Canadian Academies
• Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation
• Science, Technology & Innovation Council
• Sustainable Development Technology Canada
• Genome Canada
• Canadian Institute for Advanced Research

Innovation, Science and Economic Development departmental structure

Simon Kennedy, Deputy Minister

Paul Thompson, Associate Deputy Minister

Biographies of the ISED Deputy Ministers

Simon Kennedy
Deputy Minister, Innovation Science and Economic Development Canada

Simon Kennedy was named Deputy Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development, effective September 3, 2019. Previously, he served as Deputy Minister of Health from January 2015. Mr. Kennedy began his career with the public service in 1990 and has served in a variety of senior roles in seven different organizations, including in six deputy minister–level appointments at the Privy Council Office; Industry Canada (as ISED was formerly known); Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada; Health Canada; and now ISED.

Paul Thompson
Associate Deputy Minister, Innovation Science and Economic Development Canada

On November 20, 2017, Paul Thompson was appointed Associate Deputy Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development. Most recently, Paul was Senior Assistant Deputy Minister, Skills and Employment Branch, at Employment and Social Development Canada. He has held a variety of previous senior leadership roles in departments across the federal public service including Service Canada, Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat, the Privy Council Office and Fisheries and Oceans Canada.

Office of the Chief Science Advisor

A Chief Science Advisor was appointed to advise on science issues and ways for the Government to better support quality scientific research within the federal system. She is supported by a Senior Assistant Deputy Minister in the Office of the Chief Science Advisor.

Dr. Mona Nemer
Canada's Chief Science Advisor, Office of the Chief Science Advisor

On September 25, 2017, Dr. Mona Nemer was appointed for a three-year term as Canada's Chief Science Advisor. Before taking on this role, Dr. Nemer was Professor and Vice-President of Research at the University of Ottawa and Director of the school's Molecular Genetics and Cardiac Regeneration Laboratory. She holds a PhD in Chemistry from McGill University and did post-doctoral training in molecular biology at the Institut de Recherche Clinique de Montréal and Columbia University.
Dr. Nemer is a member of the Order of Canada, a fellow of the Academy of Sciences of the Royal Society of Canada, a knight of the Ordre national du Québec and a knight of the French Republic's Ordre national du Mérite. She is also a fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, and a member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. In 2018, Dr. Nemer was awarded the Arthur Wynne Gold Medal by the Canadian Society for Molecular Biosciences.

Portfolio overview annex

Overview of portfolio organizations

The Innovation Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) Portfolio is made up of the following organizations
Departmental Corporations and other Agencies have a relationship to the Ministers which is operationally similar to Government departments with some important exceptions. For example, the Granting Councils (NSERC and SSHRC) make research funding decisions based on the outcomes of independent peer review processes.

• Canadian Space Agency (CSA)
• Statistics Canada (STC)
• National Research Council Canada (NRC)
• Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC)
• Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC)
• Sustainable Development Technology Canada (SDTC), an arm's-length foundation

Crown Corporations are arms-length from Government and are governed by a Board of Directors appointed by the Governor in Council on the recommendation of the Ministers of ISED.

• Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC)
• Destination Canada (DC)
• Standards Council of Canada (SCC)

Quasi-Judicial Tribunals are arms-length decision-making bodies, established through legislation, which operate independently from government.

• Copyright Board of Canada (CB)
• Competition Tribunal (CT)

Finally, the ISED portfolio includes the following affiliated organizations:

• Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI)
• Genome Canada
• Sustainable Development Technology Canada (SDTC)
• Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation (PET)
• Council of Canadian Academies (CCA)

Canadian Space Agency (CSA)

Lisa Campbell
President

Budget: $449M*

*2020-21 Budget

FTEs: 704

Headquarters: St-Hubert, QC

Mandate

The Canadian Space Agency promotes the peaceful use and development of space, advances our knowledge of space through science, and ensures that space science and technology provide social and economic benefits for Canadians.

Governance

The President of the Canadian Space Agency is appointed by the Governor in Council, on the recommendation of the Minister of ISED, and is responsible for Canadian Space Agency's day-to-day operations.

A Space Advisory Board provides advice to the Minister of ISED on Canada's long- term priorities for space; including outreach and consultation to encourage a growing and sustainable space sector in the long term that: inspires Canadians and attracts talent; contributes to scientific advancement and the development of emerging technologies; and, supports companies to scale-up.

Major activities

• Assist the Minister to coordinate the space policies and programs of the Government of Canada;
• The Space Strategy for Canada looks to develop the country's space program, add jobs and benefit Canadians;
• Plan, direct, manage and implement programs and projects relating to scientific or industrial space research and development and the application of space technology;
• Promote the transfer and diffusion of space technology to and throughout Canadian industry; and
• Encourage commercial exploitation of space capabilities, technology, facilities and systems.

Enabling legislation: Canadian Space Agency Act

Statistics Canada (STC)

Anil Arora
Chief Statistician

Dr. Howard Ramos
Chairperson, Canadian Statistics Advisory Council

Budget: $643M*

*2020-21 Main Estimates

FTEs: 6,385

Headquarters: Ottawa, ON

Mandate

STC has two main objectives:

1. to provide statistical information and analysis about Canada's economic and social structure; and
2. to promote sound statistical standards and practices

Governance

The Chief Statistician advises on statistical programs of departments and agencies, supervises the administration of the Statistics Canada Act, and is responsible for Statistics Canada's day-to-day operations and staff.

The new Modernization Management Committee focuses on the governance and planning of the modernization initiative.

Major activities

Bill C-36

An Act to amend the Statistics Act, received Royal Assent on December 12, 2017. The amendments formalize the agency's independence and ensure the ongoing impartiality and objectivity of the national statistical system.

Economic and Environmental Statistics

Through this program, Statistics Canada creates a comprehensive source of information on the entire spectrum of Canada's economy.

Socio-economic Statistics

Through this program, Statistics Canada provides integrated information and relevant analysis on the social and socio-economic characteristics of individuals, families and households, as well as on the major factors that affect their well-being.

Censuses

Through these programs, Statistics Canada provides information on changes in the Canadian population, in demographic characteristics, and in the agricultural sector.

Modernization Initiative

Through this initiative, STC is laying the foundation to meet the evolving information needs of a data driven society through a whole-of- government approach to:

1. Increasing access to data and microdata to drive innovation and inclusion,
2. Mobilizing data using STC's expertise as a world-leading data steward, and
3. Increasing data literacy and statistical capacity building.

Data Lead for Sustainable Development Goals (SDG)

STC is playing a leading role in coordinating and reporting on the global SDGs outlined in the Federal Sustainable Development Strategy. This includes the launch of an SDG data portal.

Gender-based Analysis Plus (GBA+)

STC provides sex-disaggregated data and analyses on a broad range of social and economic subjects to support GBA+, and will create a new Centre for Gender, Diversity and Inclusion Statistics that will act as a data hub to support evidence-based policy and decision making.

Indigenous Statistical Capacity Development Initiative

Through this initiative, Statistics Canada will undertake engagement and outreach with Indigenous Peoples and organizations to support the development and management of indigenous data.
Enabling legislation: Statistics Act, Corporations Returns Act, Corporations Returns Regulations

National Research Council Canada (NRC)

Mitch Davies
President

Dr. Douglas Muzyka
Chairperson

Budget: $1.897B*

2020-21 Main Estimates

FTEs: 4, 028

Headquarters: Ottawa, ON

Mandate

As part of its science and innovation responsibility, the NRC fulfills three core roles:

1. Advance scientific and technological;
2. Support the growth of business innovation; and
3. Provide science-based policy solutions to address government priority areas.

In support of these roles, it collaborates with, and provides government, business and research communities with access to scientific and technological infrastructure and expertise, and technical and innovation advisory services.

Governance

The President, Chairperson and members of Council are appointed by the Governor in Council, on the recommendation of the Minister of ISED and the Minister of Science. The Minister of ISED and Minister of Science provide strategic direction to the NRC President. The President is responsible for the NRC's day-to-day operations.

The NRC Council reviews the strategic directions, oversees the performance of the organization and provides a challenge function with respect to the work of the President and senior management. Members bring an independent perspective based upon knowledge and expertise in fields of importance to the NRC's mandate.

Major activities

The NRC is the Government of Canada's largest performer of research and technology development. The NRC works in collaboration with industry, governments and academia to maximize Canada's overall R&D investment.

It provides a national network of experts and facilities, and focuses on science and innovation excellence in diverse areas such as engineering, life sciences, quantum technology, measurement science and standards and metrology, astronomy, and emerging and disruptive technologies.

With a presence in every province, the NRC combines its strong national foundation with international linkages to help Canada grow in productivity and remain globally competitive.

The NRC is establishing a new platform of collaborative R&D programs that supports the achievement of the Innovation and Skills Plan, and convenes researchers and scientists to work together to address government priority areas (such as the new Superclusters) and to tackle critical public policy challenges using disruptive technologies.

The NRC Industrial Research Assistance Program (IRAP) provides funding and innovation advice to thousands of small and medium-sized enterprises each year in Canada. IRAP offers effective support for incubators, accelerators, and innovators, helping Canadian firms to compete successfully in domestic and export markets. IRAP is renowned for successfully supporting high growth firms compete internationally.

Enabling legislation: National Research Council Act

Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC)

Alejandro Adem
President

Budget: $1.531B*

*2020-21 Budget

FTEs: 455

Headquarters: Ottawa, ON

Mandate

The Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) promotes and supports post-secondary research and innovation in the natural sciences and engineering by funding researchers, students, and research and development partnerships with industry.

Governance

The President and members of NSERC's Council are appointed by the Governor in Council, on the recommendation of the Minister of Science. The Council is chaired by a Vice-President elected from among the Council members (subject to Governor in Council approval). The President is the Chief Executive Officer and is responsible for NSERC's day-to-day operations. Funding decisions are approved by the President on the basis of recommendations made by peer review committees.

Major activities

NSERC administers a suite of programs that foster a science and engineering culture in Canada; support a new generation of highly qualified personnel; build a diversified and competitive research base in Canada; strengthen the dynamic between discovery and innovation; and support international linkages the norm in Canada's research ecosystem.

NSERC invests in university discovery research to create world-firsts in knowledge, to build the foundation for innovation.  In addition, NSERC connects industry with the researchers and knowledge that are within our universities and colleges, fueling R&D and leading to firsts in the marketplace.

NSERC supports  more  than 12,000 professors and over 34,000 students and postdoctoral fellows, and collaborates with 3,700 partners from industry, non-profits, government and other organizations.

Enabling legislation: Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council Act

Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC)

Dr. Ted Hewitt
President

Budget: $1.481B*

*2020-21 Budget

FTEs: 286

Headquarters: Ottawa, ON

Mandate

The Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC) is the federal research funding agency that promotes and supports postsecondary-based research and research training in the social sciences and humanities.

Governance

The President and members of SSHRC's governing council are appointed by the Governor in Council, on the recommendation of the Minister of Science. The Council is chaired by a Vice-president elected from among the council members (subject to Governor in Council approval). The Council reports to Parliament through the Minister of Science. The President is the Chief Executive Officer and is responsible for SSHRC's day-to-day operations. Funding decisions are approved by the President on the basis of recommendations from a peer review committees composed of external experts.

Major activities

SSHRC-funded research enhances our understanding of modern social, cultural, technological, environmental, economic and wellness issues. SSHRC plays a unique role within Canada's science, technology and innovation system by awarding grants and scholarships, on the basis of excellence, to researchers, students and fellows who work as individuals, in small teams and in formal partnerships with partners from all sectors to advance and mobilize knowledge in the social sciences and humanities.

On behalf of the three federal granting agencies (NSERC, SSHRC and the Health Portfolio's Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)), SSHRC administers significant tri-agency programs: the Canada Research Chairs Program, the Canada 150 Research Chairs Program, the Canada Excellence Research Chairs Program, the Canada First Research Excellence Fund, the New Frontiers in Research Fund and the Research Support Fund.

$407.8M of SSHRC's grants budget is dedicated to the tri-agency Research Support Fund – which provides funding to Canada's post-secondary institutions to help cover the indirect costs incurred by institutions to support the research activities funded by the three agencies. Although this is a tri-agency program, its entire budget flows through SSHRC.

SSHRC supports more than 20,400 researchers and 4,650 students directly, and also supports more than 200 research project partnerships.

Enabling legislation: Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council Act

Destination Canada (DC)

Marsha Walden
President & CEO

Ben Cowan-Dewar
Chairperson

Budget: $95M*

*2020-21 Budget

FTEs: 112

Headquarters: Vancouver, BC

Mandate

Destination Canada (DC) sustains a vibrant and profitable Canadian tourism industry; markets Canada as a desirable tourist destination; supports a cooperative relationship between the private sector and the governments of Canada, the provinces and the territories with respect to Canadian tourism; and, provides information about Canadian tourism to the private sector and to the governments of Canada, the provinces and the territories.

Governance

The President, Chairperson, and directors of the Board of DC are appointed by the Governor in Council, on the recommendation of the Minister responsible for Tourism. The President is responsible for DC's day-to-day operations. The Canadian Tourism Commission Act identifies the Deputy Minister of ISED as ex-officio director.

Major activities

Conduct research on tourism trends and market opportunities, and market Canada as a tourism destination in the Americas (United States and Mexico), Europe (United Kingdom, Germany and France), Asia (China, India, South Korea and Japan) and Australia, to grow tourism export revenues by targeting markets where the Canada brand plays a leadership role. DC's regional structure allows it to adjust its marketing programs to reflect changing market conditions, and to capitalize on new marketing opportunities as they arise.

Enabling legislation: Canadian Tourism Commission Act (2001)

Standards Council of Canada (SCC)

Chantal Guay
CEO

Colin Clark
Chairperson

Budget: $18M*

*2020-21 Budget

FTEs: 118

Headquarters: Ottawa, ON

Mandate

The Standards Council of Canada (SCC ) promotes efficient and effective voluntary standardization by developing strategies aimed at fostering quality, performance and technological innovation in Canadian goods and services. In this, SCC contributes to growing the Canadian economy while enhancing the well-being and safety of Canadians.

SCC coordinates Canada's international participation in standardization activities and oversees Canada's national standardization network. From Standards Development Organizations to certification bodies, and from governments to industry to consumers, this network is strongest when all stakeholders work together.

Governance

The Chairperson, Council Members and the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of SCC are appointed by the Governor in Council on the recommendation of the Minister of ISED. The Council has oversight for the operations of SCC. The CEO has responsibility for SCC's day-to-day operations.

Major activities

• Operate accreditation programs for the creation and verification of voluntary standards;
• Engage targeted stakeholders to strengthen Canada's standardization network;
• Deliver standardization solutions that are essential to the priorities of governments and industry; and
• Maximize the benefits of standards and accreditation nationally, regionally and internationally to advance Canada's competitiveness and well-being.

Enabling legislation: Standards Council of Canada Act

Competition Bureau (CB)

Matthew Boswell
Commissioner of Competition

Resources under ISED

Headquarters: Gatineau

Mandate

The Competition Bureau, as an independent law enforcement agency, ensures that Canadian businesses and consumers prosper in a competitive and innovative marketplace.

Governance

The Commissioner of Competition is appointed by the Governor in Council, on the recommendation of the Minister of ISED, and is responsible for administration and enforcement of the Competition Act, the Consumer Packaging and Labelling Act (except as it relates to food), the Textile Labelling Act and the Precious Metals Marking Act.

Major activities

The Competition Bureau protects Canadian markets through vigorous enforcement, promotion and outreach activities. Competitive markets allow Canadians to benefit from lower prices, more innovative products and services and higher quality goods.

Enforcement activity includes investigating cartels, abuse of dominance, deceptive marketing, and reviewing mergers. Priority cases include those that are consumer-focused and build trust in the digital economy, such as the Bureau's recent action against Ticketmaster.

Promotion work allows the Bureau to assess an industry through a “competition lens” to highlight issues that may restrict competition. During period of rapid technological change, regulation can inhibit innovation and new business models from challenging the status quo. The Bureau provides pragmatic advice to municipalities, provinces and government agencies on issues that affect Canadians in their day-to-day lives, including telecommunications, financial services and ride-sharing.

Outreach builds connections with both partners, stakeholders and Canadians across the country and abroad.  The Bureau is championing research and international dialogue on the link between competition and gender at the OECD, along with the development of an enforcement toolkit Fraud Prevention efforts empower Canadians to recognize, reject and report signs of fraud so their hard-earned money isn't stolen by scammers.

Enabling legislation: Competition Act, Consumer Packaging and Labelling Act (except as it relates to food), Textile Labelling Act, and Precious Metals Marking Act

Copyright Board of Canada (CB)

Nathalie Théberge
Vice-Chair & CEO

The Honourable Luc Martineau
Chairperson

Budget: $4M*

*2020-21 Budget

FTEs: 25

Headquarters: Ottawa, ON

Mandate

The Copyright Board of Canada (CB) is a quasi-judicial tribunal that is at arms- length from government, which establishes, either mandatorily or at the request of an interested party, the royalties to be paid for the use of copyrighted works when the administration of such works is entrusted to a copyright collective society. The key objective of the Board is to set royalties which are fair and equitable to both copyright owners and users of copyrighted works. This also includes setting fair and equitable terms and conditions so as to permit the use of published works for which the owner of the copyright cannot be located.

Governance

The members of the Board, including a Chairperson and a Vice-Chairperson are appointed by the Governor in Council on recommendation of the Minister of ISED. The Chairperson must be a judge, either sitting or retired, of a superior or district court.

The Chairperson directs the work of the Board. The Vice-Chairperson is responsible for CB's day-to-day operations.

Major activities

• Certify tariffs for copyrighted works;
• Set the terms and conditions of a licence between a user and a collective society, when they cannot agree on these terms;
• Rule on applications for non-exclusive licences, when the copyright owner cannot be located; and
• Act as a repository for licence agreements reached between collective societies and users of their repertoire.

Enabling legislation: Section 66 of the Copyright Act

Competition Tribunal (CT)

Mr. Justice Denis Gascon
Chairman of the Tribunal*

*Appointment will expire on April 29, 2021

Resources under the Minister of Justice

Headquarters: Ottawa, ON

Mandate

The Competition Tribunal (CT) is a quasi-judicial tribunal, arms-length from government that was created in 1986 by the Competition Tribunal Act. Its mandate is to hear applications and to issue orders related to the civil reviewable matters set out in Parts VII.1 and VIII of the Competition Act. It also hears references filed pursuant to section 124.2 of the Competition Act.

Matters before the Tribunal are usually of national interest and large in scope and complexity, and can involve significant financial stakes and directly impact on the competitiveness of private enterprise and industry.

All proceedings before the Tribunal are dealt with as informally and expeditiously as the circumstances and considerations of fairness permit.

Governance

The Competition Tribunal consists of not more than six members from among the judges of the Federal Court, including the Chairperson, appointed by the Governor in Council on the recommendation of the Minister of Justice, and not more than eight lay members appointed by the Governor in Council on the recommendation of the Minister of ISED.

The Tribunal is supported by a Secretariat which provides all administrative, financial and human resources support required for the proper conduct of the Competition Tribunal's business. The Secretariat is also the repository for the filing of applications and documents, as well as issuing documents and orders for all cases brought before the Tribunal. The Secretariat is part of the Administrative Tribunal Support Service of Canada (ATSSC), a portfolio of the Minister of Justice.

Major activities

Part VII.1 (sections 74.01 to 74.19) of the Competition Act deals with deceptive marketing practices.

Part VIII (sections 75 to 107) deals with restrictive trade practices including refusal to supply, price maintenance, exclusive dealing, tied selling, market restriction, abuse of dominant position, delivered pricing, foreign judgments and laws, foreign suppliers, specialization agreements, and mergers.

New proceedings can be initiated by the Commissioner of Competition or private parties (with leave).

Enabling legislation: Competition Tribunal Act and Competition Act

Sustainable Development Technology Canada (SDTC)

Leah Lawrence
President & CEO

Annette Verschuren
Chair

Budget: $105M*

*2019-20 Main Estimates

FTEs: 50

Headquarters: Ottawa, ON

Mandate

Sustainable Development Technology Canada (SDTC) is an arm's-length foundation created by the Government of Canada to promote sustainable development and support projects that develop and demonstrate new technologies to address issues related to climate change, air quality, and clean water and soil. SDTC invests in Canadian companies that, through their innovative technologies, contribute positively to Canada by creating quality jobs, driving economic growth and protecting the environment.

Governance

SDTC is governed by a 15-member Board of Directors with overall responsibility for stewardship and strategic direction. One Chair and six Directors are appointed by the Governor in Council on the recommendation of the Minister of ISED, and the remaining eight by the Members of SDTC.

Major activities

• Fund cleantech projects and coaching entrepreneurs to support their path to success.
• Mission is to act as a catalyst and convenor for the cleantech ecosystem in Canada.
• Help entrepreneurs turn great ideas into great opportunities, advancing Canadian cleantech in both national and global arenas.

Enabling legislation: Canada Foundation for Sustainable Development Technology Act

Annex: Key legislation and regulation

Departmental legislation

Parliament has provided the Minister with legislative tools to, among other things, provide financial assistance, establish commissions, grant licences, approve foreign investments and appoint officials. These tools are found in the Department of Industry Act, which establishes the Department, and grants the Minister a broad array of powers, duties and functions that are that are put into practice through subject-specific legislation (and their regulations). The Department supports the Minister's roles by proposing policies and amendments to these Acts and their regulations, as appropriate, to address changing priorities and policies, issues, and to implement the Government's mandate.

Marketplace and trade

• Competition Act
• Investment Canada Act
• Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act
• Canada Business Corporations Act
• Canada Small Business Financing Act
• Companies' Creditors Arrangement Act
• Agreement on Internal Trade Implementation Act
• Boards of Trade Act
• Canada Cooperatives Act
• Canada Corporations Act
• Canada Not-for-profit Corporations Act
• Electricity and Gas Inspection Act
• Government Corporations Operation Act
• Weights and Measures Act
• Winding-up and Restructuring Act (Part I only)

Intellectual property

• Copyright Act
• Patent Act
• Industrial Design Act
• Trade-marks Act
• Integrated Circuit Topography Act
• Olympic and Paralympic Marks Act
• Public Servants Inventions Act
• Timber Marking Act

Telecommunications and privacy

• Radiocommunication Act
• Telecommunications Act
• Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act
• Canada's Anti-spam Law

Consumer legislation

• Bills of Exchange Act (Part V: Consumer Bills and Notes)
• Consumer Packaging and Labelling Act
• Precious Metals Marking Act
• Textile Labelling Act

Registrar general functions

• Public Documents Act
• Public Officers Act
• Seals Act
• Trade Unions Act

Emergency management

• Emergency Management Act