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In 1964, the federal government conducted a comprehensive review of standards activity in Canada. The study identified several deficiencies in the country's approach to standardization, including coordination and long-term planning, support from industry and government, and Canadian involvement in international standardization. [citation needed]
Jobs, Economic Recovery and Innovation management and investment of a $500-million strategic investment fund of the B.C. Government Industry Training Authority: Advanced Education, Skills & Training skilled trades system of BC Innovate BC: Jobs, Economic Recovery and Innovation advanced and innovative technologies for B.C. industries
The County Councils Network is a special interest group within the Local Government Association. Its 36 members are all 23 English county councils and 13 unitary authority councils. [ 1 ] The network is the national voice for counties, and has released a significant report containing ambitious policy proposals on behalf of county councils and ...
Below is a list of Canadian Federal and Provincial Government scientific research organizations as of January 2008. In some cases the agency mentioned is dedicated exclusively to scientific research, a good example being the National Research Council Canada.
The Parliament of Canada is the legislative body of the government of Canada. The Parliament is composed of the House of Commons (lower house), the Senate (upper house), and the sovereign, represented by the governor general. Most major legislation originates from the House, as it is the only body that is directly elected.
The clerk of the Privy Council (French: greffier du Conseil privé) is the professional head of the Public Service of Canada.As the deputy minister for the Privy Council Office (the prime minister's department), the clerk is the senior civil servant in the Government of Canada and serves as the secretary to the Cabinet (French: secrétaire du Cabinet).
The Canadian Judicial Council (CJC; French: Conseil canadien de la magistrature) is the national council of the judiciary of Canada, overseeing the country's federal judges. The Council has 44 members, composed of chief justices and associate chief justices. It is chaired by the Chief Justice of Canada, currently Justice Richard Wagner. [1]
Prior to introduction of responsible government in 1848, the Province of Canada, then a British colonial possession lacked an organized civil service. [5] Positions in the colonial administration were then largely filled through patronage, with appointments almost exclusively controlled by the sitting governor, often under the advisement of members of the ruling Family Compact, who would ...