Evidence of meeting #85 for Government Operations and Estimates in the 42nd Parliament, 1st Session. (The original version is on Parliament’s site, as are the minutes.) The winning word was support.
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Liberal
Brenda Shanahan Liberal Châteauguay—Lacolle, QC
I'm very interested in performance measurement as well, so talk to me about the results and delivery unit, how that is staffed, and what its key functions are.
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Deputy Secretary to the Cabinet, Plans and Consultations, Privy Council Office
Thank you.
That activity was announced in the budget, too, and got funding through supplementary estimates. In the mains, compared to last year, we're seeking $3.3 million, which is about 16 employees. Those are new functions within the PCO. They cover a number of things, such as support for the agenda, results, and communications cabinet committee, the committee that is looking at priorities and how we're making progress on key files.
It is also supporting departments as they are putting in place the infrastructure for their own results and delivery approaches. Departments have all been asked to have a chief results and delivery officer. We're providing guidance in how this is done, so that across departments people are tracking similar things, are able to report in similar ways, and are equipped to report to Canadians on how we're making progress on government activities.
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NDP
The Vice-Chair NDP Erin Weir
Thank you.
That concludes our seven-minute round. We'll now move to a series of five-minute interventions, starting with Mr. Clarke.
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Conservative
Alupa Clarke Conservative Beauport—Limoilou, QC
Thank you, Mr. Chair.
Good morning, everyone. Thank you for being here with us this morning.
I want to address my remarks to Ms. Maheu and Ms. Ramcharan.
I want to talk about the Youth Secretariat. First of all, pardon my ignorance, but could you tell me how many young people are a part of that secretariat?
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An hon. member
26 young people.
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Conservative
Alupa Clarke Conservative Beauport—Limoilou, QC
26 young people. Fabulous!
I tried to find their names, but I was unable to. Would it be possible to have the names of these young people, as well as their province of origin?
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Deputy Secretary to the Cabinet, Plans and Consultations, Privy Council Office
I don't have the list, but it is public. We can send it to you.
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Conservative
Alupa Clarke Conservative Beauport—Limoilou, QC
So the list is public. Is is available on the Internet?
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Assistant Deputy Minister, Corporate Services, Privy Council Office
I'm not exactly sure if it is public, but we can find out, and if we do have it available, we will definitely—
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Conservative
Alupa Clarke Conservative Beauport—Limoilou, QC
I would like to consult the list if possible, even if it is confidential, since I am a member of this committee.
Where do these young people come from? Is their distribution equitable throughout Canada? Are there young people from each province and territory?
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Deputy Secretary to the Cabinet, Plans and Consultations, Privy Council Office
We received 80...
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An hon. member
The list is public.
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Conservative
Alupa Clarke Conservative Beauport—Limoilou, QC
You have the list. Perfect.
Are there young people from each province and territory?
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Deputy Secretary to the Cabinet, Plans and Consultations, Privy Council Office
I am not certain if there are young people from each territory, but I think there are from each province. We could print out the list to find out.
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Conservative
Alupa Clarke Conservative Beauport—Limoilou, QC
Fantastic! I am happy to know that the information is public.
Up till now, how often have the young people met?
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Deputy Secretary to the Cabinet, Plans and Consultations, Privy Council Office
I think they have met three times. In fact, they are meeting today and tomorrow. This will be their third or fourth meeting.
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Conservative
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Deputy Secretary to the Cabinet, Plans and Consultations, Privy Council Office
The meeting lasts one day. Today and tomorrow's meetings will be two half-days, because people have to travel.
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Conservative
Alupa Clarke Conservative Beauport—Limoilou, QC
I understand.
Is the Prime Minister present at each meeting? I imagine that he must at least make an appearance.
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Deputy Secretary to the Cabinet, Plans and Consultations, Privy Council Office
I am not sure, but I think so. I know that he will be present at today's meeting.
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Conservative
Alupa Clarke Conservative Beauport—Limoilou, QC
So the young people have to travel here, and as you said, a meeting lasts one day.
Are there any related activities to develop their knowledge of Canada? Do they take part in workshops? In short, do we do anything to help these young people learn more about Canada?
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Deputy Secretary to the Cabinet, Plans and Consultations, Privy Council Office
First, today and tomorrow's meetings will take place in Montreal.