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PORTFOLIO AFFAIRS OFFICE [7 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2021-03-01
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Federal Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Hygiene and Health
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Office of International Affairs for the Health Portfolio
1, record 1, English, Office%20of%20International%20Affairs%20for%20the%20Health%20Portfolio
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In June 2012, as part of the Health Canada and the Public Health Agency's(PHAC) Shared Services Partnership Framework Agreement, Health Canada's International Affairs Directorate and PHAC' s International Public Health Division were merged to create the Office of International Affairs for the Health Portfolio under PHAC' s Strategic Policy, Planning and International Affairs Branch. 1, record 1, English, - Office%20of%20International%20Affairs%20for%20the%20Health%20Portfolio
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Hygiène et santé
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- Bureau des affaires internationales pour le portefeuille de la Santé
1, record 1, French, Bureau%20des%20affaires%20internationales%20pour%20le%20portefeuille%20de%20la%20Sant%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
En juin 2012, dans le cadre de l'entente de partenariat de services partagés de Santé Canada et de l'Agence de santé publique du Canada (ASPC), la Direction des affaires internationales de Santé Canada et la Division de la santé publique internationale de l'ASPC ont été fusionnés pour créer le Bureau des affaires internationales pour le portefeuille de la Santé, qui relève de la Direction générale de la politique stratégique, de la planification et des affaires internationales de l'ASPC. 1, record 1, French, - Bureau%20des%20affaires%20internationales%20pour%20le%20portefeuille%20de%20la%20Sant%C3%A9
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2021-01-08
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Federal Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Management Operations
- Hygiene and Health
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Office of Strategic Policy and Planning
1, record 2, English, Office%20of%20Strategic%20Policy%20and%20Planning
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- OSPP 1, record 2, English, OSPP
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In the fall of 2016, the Strategic Policy, Planning and International Affairs Branch separated into two separate offices : OIA [Office of International Affairs for the Health Portfolio] and the Office of Strategic Policy and Planning, which gave the Director General of OIA the authorities of a branch head and a direct reporting relationship to both the Health Canada and PHAC [Public Health Agency of Canada] deputy heads. 1, record 2, English, - Office%20of%20Strategic%20Policy%20and%20Planning
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Opérations de la gestion
- Hygiène et santé
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Bureau des politiques et de la planification stratégiques
1, record 2, French, Bureau%20des%20politiques%20et%20de%20la%20planification%20strat%C3%A9giques
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- BPPS 1, record 2, French, BPPS
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
À l'automne 2016, la Direction générale de la politique stratégique, de la planification et des affaires internationales s'est séparée en deux bureaux distincts : le BAI [Bureau des affaires internationales pour le portefeuille de la Santé] et le Bureau des politiques et de la planification stratégiques, qui ont donné au directeur général du BAI les pouvoirs d'un chef de direction générale et un lien hiérarchique direct avec les administrateurs généraux de Santé Canada et de l'ASPC [Agence de la santé publique du Canada]. 1, record 2, French, - Bureau%20des%20politiques%20et%20de%20la%20planification%20strat%C3%A9giques
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2016-04-15
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Federal Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Diplomacy
- Economic Co-operation and Development
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada
1, record 3, English, Foreign%20Affairs%20and%20International%20Trade%20Canada
correct, see observation
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade 2, record 3, English, Department%20of%20Foreign%20Affairs%20and%20International%20Trade
correct, see observation
- DFAIT 3, record 3, English, DFAIT
correct
- DFAIT 3, record 3, English, DFAIT
- External Affairs and International Trade Canada 4, record 3, English, External%20Affairs%20and%20International%20Trade%20Canada
former designation, correct
- EAITC 4, record 3, English, EAITC
former designation, correct
- EAITC 4, record 3, English, EAITC
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada: applied title (from 1985 to June 26, 2013). 5, record 3, English, - Foreign%20Affairs%20and%20International%20Trade%20Canada
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade: legal title (from 1985 to June 26, 2013). 5, record 3, English, - Foreign%20Affairs%20and%20International%20Trade%20Canada
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 3 OBS
External Affairs and International Trade Canada: former applied title (from December 7, 1983 to 1985). 5, record 3, English, - Foreign%20Affairs%20and%20International%20Trade%20Canada
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 4 OBS
On December 7, 1983, when the office of Minister of Industry, Trade and Commerce was abolished, the Secretary of State for External Affairs was given the portfolio of External Affairs and International Trade. 5, record 3, English, - Foreign%20Affairs%20and%20International%20Trade%20Canada
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 5 OBS
In 1985, the "Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade Act" continued the Department of External Affairs under the name "Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade," over which presided the Minister of Foreign Affairs. 5, record 3, English, - Foreign%20Affairs%20and%20International%20Trade%20Canada
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 6 OBS
On June 26, 2013, the Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade and the Canadian International Development Agency amalgamated. The department was continued under the name "Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development." 5, record 3, English, - Foreign%20Affairs%20and%20International%20Trade%20Canada
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Diplomatie
- Coopération et développement économiques
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Affaires étrangères et Commerce international Canada
1, record 3, French, Affaires%20%C3%A9trang%C3%A8res%20et%20Commerce%20international%20Canada
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- ministère des Affaires étrangères et du Commerce international 2, record 3, French, minist%C3%A8re%20des%20Affaires%20%C3%A9trang%C3%A8res%20et%20du%20Commerce%20international
correct, see observation, masculine noun
- MAECI 3, record 3, French, MAECI
correct, masculine noun
- MAECI 3, record 3, French, MAECI
- Affaires extérieures et Commerce extérieur Canada 4, record 3, French, Affaires%20ext%C3%A9rieures%20et%20Commerce%20ext%C3%A9rieur%20Canada
former designation, correct, masculine noun
- AECEC 4, record 3, French, AECEC
former designation, correct, masculine noun
- AECEC 4, record 3, French, AECEC
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Affaires étrangères et Commerce international Canada : titre d'usage (de 1985 au 26 juin 2013). 5, record 3, French, - Affaires%20%C3%A9trang%C3%A8res%20et%20Commerce%20international%20Canada
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
ministère des Affaires étrangères et du Commerce international : appellation légale (de 1985 au 26 juin 2013). 5, record 3, French, - Affaires%20%C3%A9trang%C3%A8res%20et%20Commerce%20international%20Canada
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Affaires extérieures et Commerce extérieur Canada : ancien titre d'usage (du 7 décembre 1983 à 1985). 5, record 3, French, - Affaires%20%C3%A9trang%C3%A8res%20et%20Commerce%20international%20Canada
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 4 OBS
Le 7 décembre 1983, lorsque la fonction de ministre de l'Industrie et du Commerce fut abolie, le secrétaire d'État aux Affaires extérieures, assisté par un ministre du Commerce extérieur et possiblement par un ministre des Relations extérieures, s'est vu confier le portefeuille des Affaires extérieures et du Commerce extérieur. 5, record 3, French, - Affaires%20%C3%A9trang%C3%A8res%20et%20Commerce%20international%20Canada
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 5 OBS
En 1985, la «Loi sur le ministère des Affaires étrangères et du Commerce international» a maintenu le ministère aux Affaires extérieures sous la dénomination de «ministère des Affaires étrangères et du Commerce international», placé sous l'autorité du ministre des Affaires étrangères. 5, record 3, French, - Affaires%20%C3%A9trang%C3%A8res%20et%20Commerce%20international%20Canada
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 6 OBS
Le 26 juin 2013, le ministère des Affaires étrangères et du Commerce international a fusionné avec l'Agence canadienne de développement international. Le ministère fut maintenu sous la dénomination de «ministère des Affaires étrangères, du Commerce et du Développement». 5, record 3, French, - Affaires%20%C3%A9trang%C3%A8res%20et%20Commerce%20international%20Canada
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Organismos y comités federales (canadienses)
- Diplomacia
- Cooperación y desarrollo económicos
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- Ministerio de Asuntos Exteriores y Comercio Internacional de Canadá
1, record 3, Spanish, Ministerio%20de%20Asuntos%20Exteriores%20y%20Comercio%20Internacional%20de%20Canad%C3%A1
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
- MAECI 1, record 3, Spanish, MAECI
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
El 26 de junio de 2013, el Ministerio de Asuntos Exteriores y Comercio Internacional de Canadá se amalgamó con la Agencia Canadiense de Desarrollo Internacional. Se formó entonces el ministerio cuyo equivalente en español es "Ministerio de Asuntos Exteriores, Comercio y Desarrollo de Canadá". 2, record 3, Spanish, - Ministerio%20de%20Asuntos%20Exteriores%20y%20Comercio%20Internacional%20de%20Canad%C3%A1
Record 4 - internal organization data 2011-12-22
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Federal Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Management Operations (General)
- Federal Administration
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Cabinet and Parliamentary Affairs Division
1, record 4, English, Cabinet%20and%20Parliamentary%20Affairs%20Division
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Health Canada, Policy Coordination and Planning Directorate. The Division assists Health Canada branches, Portfolio agencies, senior managers and the Minister's office prepare for Parliamentary activities and meet statutory obligations. Provide strategic planning and procedural advice in all areas of Parliament affairs; provide support and advice to Health Canada Branches and Portfolio organizations on preparation of Cabinet presentations; coordinate the preparation of Cabinet briefing materials. 1, record 4, English, - Cabinet%20and%20Parliamentary%20Affairs%20Division
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Opérations de la gestion (Généralités)
- Administration fédérale
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- Division des affaires parlementaires et du cabinet
1, record 4, French, Division%20des%20affaires%20parlementaires%20et%20du%20cabinet
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Santé Canada, Direction de la coordination et de la planification des politiques. La Division aide les directions générales de Santé Canada, les agences du Portefeuille, les cadres supérieurs et le cabinet du ministre à se préparer pour les activités parlementaires et à remplir leurs obligations imposées par la loi. Donne des avis stratégiques de planification et de procédure dans tous les domaines d'activité parlementaire; fournit des avis et du soutien aux directions générales de Santé Canada et aux organisations du portefeuille pour la mise au point de présentations au Cabinet; coordonne la préparation de documents d'information destinés au Cabinet. 1, record 4, French, - Division%20des%20affaires%20parlementaires%20et%20du%20cabinet
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2009-07-10
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Government Positions
- Management Operations (General)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- director, Portfolio Affairs Coordination Office
1, record 5, English, director%2C%20Portfolio%20Affairs%20Coordination%20Office
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[The] Director, Portfolio Affairs Coordination Office is accountable for : planning and managing secretariat support and policy briefings to portfolio organizations; developing and implementing other processes to facilitate regular dialogue and timely information sharing; coordinating and supporting Portfolio organizations in meeting planning, reporting and other obligations such as corporate plans, budgets, tabling of Annual Reports in Parliament, input to Departmental planning and reporting processes... ;alerting and advising on potential portfolio issues... ;representing the interests and positions of the Secretariat and the Department at senior levels of the portfolio organizations, with TBS, PCO and other federal players or levels of government; providing advice, resolution options and recommendations on the coherent management of horizontal issues; working collaboratively with other sectors of the Department to strengthen cohesion. 1, record 5, English, - director%2C%20Portfolio%20Affairs%20Coordination%20Office
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
director, Portfolio Affairs Coordination Office : Natural Resources Canada. 2, record 5, English, - director%2C%20Portfolio%20Affairs%20Coordination%20Office
Record 5, Key term(s)
- director, Portfolio Affairs Co-ordination Office
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Postes gouvernementaux
- Opérations de la gestion (Généralités)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- directeur, Bureau de la coordination des affaires du portefeuille
1, record 5, French, directeur%2C%20Bureau%20de%20la%20coordination%20des%20affaires%20du%20portefeuille
masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- directrice, Bureau de la coordination des affaires du portefeuille 1, record 5, French, directrice%2C%20Bureau%20de%20la%20coordination%20des%20affaires%20du%20portefeuille
feminine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
directeur/directrice, Bureau de la coordination des affaires du portefeuille : traductions proposées. 1, record 5, French, - directeur%2C%20Bureau%20de%20la%20coordination%20des%20affaires%20du%20portefeuille
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2005-06-23
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Federal Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Federal Administration
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- Portfolio Affairs Office
1, record 6, English, Portfolio%20Affairs%20Office
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
- PAO 1, record 6, English, PAO
correct
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Portfolio Affairs Office(PAO) provides a strategic focus to the Department's interactions with members of the Portfolio by coordinating and integrating issues related to the policy, resources planning, reporting, marketing, communications and governance practices of the 20 boards, agencies and Crown corporations for which the Minister of Canadian Heritage is responsible. 1, record 6, English, - Portfolio%20Affairs%20Office
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Administration fédérale
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- Bureau des affaires du Portefeuille
1, record 6, French, Bureau%20des%20affaires%20du%20Portefeuille
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
- BAP 1, record 6, French, BAP
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le Bureau des affaires du Portefeuille (BAP) fournit une orientation stratégique aux rapports entre le Ministère et les membres du Portefeuille en coordonnant et en intégrant les questions liées à la politique, à la planification des ressources, à la reddition des comptes, au marketing et aux communications et à la bonne régie des 20 commissions, agences et sociétés d'État qui composent le portefeuille de la ministre du Patrimoine canadien. 1, record 6, French, - Bureau%20des%20affaires%20du%20Portefeuille
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2000-05-17
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Federal Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Management Operations (General)
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- Policy, Planning and Resourcing 1, record 7, English, Policy%2C%20Planning%20and%20Resourcing
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
At the Portfolio Affairs Office, Canadian Heritage. 2, record 7, English, - Policy%2C%20Planning%20and%20Resourcing
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Opérations de la gestion (Généralités)
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- Politiques, planification et ressources
1, record 7, French, Politiques%2C%20planification%20et%20ressources
feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Relève du Bureau des Affaires du portefeuille, Patrimoine canadien. 2, record 7, French, - Politiques%2C%20planification%20et%20ressources
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
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