Government Operations Committee on May 4th, 2017

[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.

[Chantal Maheu]

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.

[Brenda Shanahan, Liberal, Châteauguay—Lacolle, QC]

Thank you.

[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.

[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?

[An hon. member]

26 young people.

[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?

[Chantal Maheu]

I don't have the list, but it is public. We can send it to you.

[Alupa Clarke, Conservative, Beauport—Limoilou, QC]

So the list is public. Is is available on the Internet?

[Kami Ramcharan]

I'm not exactly sure if it is public, but we can find out, and if we do have it available, we will definitely—

[Alupa Clarke, Conservative, Beauport—Limoilou, QC]

Okay.

[Kami Ramcharan]

Yes.

[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?

[Chantal Maheu]

We received 80...

[An hon. member]

The list is public.

[Alupa Clarke, Conservative, Beauport—Limoilou, QC]

You have the list. Perfect.

Are there young people from each province and territory?

[Chantal Maheu]

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.

[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?

[Chantal Maheu]

I think they have met three times. In fact, they are meeting today and tomorrow. This will be their third or fourth meeting.

[Alupa Clarke, Conservative, Beauport—Limoilou, QC]

And how many hours does a meeting last?

[Chantal Maheu]

The meeting lasts one day. Today and tomorrow's meetings will be two half-days, because people have to travel.

[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.

[Chantal Maheu]

I am not sure, but I think so. I know that he will be present at today's meeting.

[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?

[Chantal Maheu]

First, today and tomorrow's meetings will take place in Montreal.