Public Works and Government Services Canada (formerly referred to as the Department of Public Works and Government Services) is the department of the government of Canada with responsibility for the government's internal servicing and administration.
The Minister of Public Works and Government Services is the Honourable Rona Ambrose.
Branches of Public Works and Government Services Canada
- Accounting, Banking and Compensation
- Acquisitions
- Consulting, Information and Shared Services
- Corporate Services, Policy and Communications
- Departmental Oversight
- Finance
- Human Resources
- Information Technology Services
- Legal Services
- Parliamentary Precinct
- Program Policy, Acquisitions
- Real Property
Special Operating Agencies reporting to Public Works and Government Services Canada
- Shared Services Canada
- Translation Bureau
Former Branches of Public Works and Government Services Canada
- Communication Canada (1995–2004)
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