That is correct. The secretariat continues to operate as it did when it reported to the Privy Council Office. Adjustments have been made within the department. For example, the secretariat reports to me as the official responsible for the department's strategic policy, and not to my colleague who is responsible for Mr. Lussier's programs, in order to avoid any appearance of conflict of interest. This was a conscious decision made by our deputy minister. The secretariat however continues to fulfil the same role that it did before. It continues to work with the various departments and to coordinate committee meetings. Particularly those of the ADM's committee and its working groups on evaluation, research, policy, etc.
On January 29th, 2008. See this statement in context.