Privy Council Office (Canada)
In Canada the Privy Council Office (French: Bureau du Conseil privé) is the secretariat of the federal cabinet, providing officially non-partisan advice and support to the Prime Minister and leadership, coordination, and support to the departments and agencies of the government. It is presently located in the Langevin Block of the Parliament buildings.
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