Aboriginal People
Description: Information relating to Canada's Aboriginal People including education and training, social assistance, health care, Indian reserves, lands and economic and constitutional development. This class of record deals with various topics that include: Aboriginal Constitutional Affairs; Comprehensive Land Claims; Métis; Economic and Native Housing Programs; Requests for Assistance and Funding; and Tripartite Self-Government Negotiations.
Document Types: Memoranda, briefing notes and correspondence.
Record Number: PCO 001

Afghanistan
Description: Information relating to the government's management of Canada's engagement in Afghanistan, at both the national and provincial level, but with a specific focus on the province of Kandahar. This class of records deals with various topics that include: Canada's diplomatic, development, and defence activities to track implementation follow-up to ensure coherence across government departments with programs in Afghanistan.
Document Types: Memoranda to the Clerk, to the Prime Minister, to the Chair of the Cabinet Committee on Afghanistan and to Cabinet, reports, e-mails, and contracts.
Record Number: PCO 002

Agriculture
Description: Information relating to federal policies, programs and regulations concerning Agriculture and food including agricultural research, human and animal protection, farm income support, market development and agricultural development. This class of record deals with various topics that include: Dairy and Grain Products; Farms; and Food and Livestock.
Document Types: Memoranda, briefing notes and correspondence.
Record Number: PCO 003

Arts and Culture
Description: Information relating to the promotion and fostering of Arts and Culture in Canada including programs designed to meet the needs of Canadian artistic and cultural organizations, copyright protection and museum programs. This class of record deals with various topics that include: Copyrights; Cultural Events, Programs and Associations; Federal-Provincial Conferences and Meetings; History and Heritage; and Task Forces.
Document Types: Memoranda, briefing notes and correspondence.
Record Number: PCO 004

Audit and Evaluation
Description: Information relating to internal Audit and Evaluation projects undertaken by the PCO's internal Audit and Evaluation organization, and audits undertaken by the Office of the Auditor General of Canada.
Document Types: Audit and Evaluation planning documents, reports, working paper files, associated communications, and documentation pertaining to the PCO's Audit and Evaluation Committee.
Record Number: PCO 005

Cabinet Documents
Description: Information relating to the master collection of documents issued, reviewed, and processed for Cabinet decision-making. This class of record also deals with information relating to record of decisions and a historical record to Ministerial discussions and decisions at Cabinet and Cabinet Committee meetings.
Document Types: Memoranda to Cabinet, memory aids, decks, Committee reports, Records of Decisions, minutes and Cabinet meeting agendas.
Record Number: PCO 006

Cabinet Papers System
Description: Information relating to the format, distribution and control of Cabinet Papers, Cabinet Committee meeting agendas, Memoranda to Cabinet and other related documentation. This class of record also deals with information relating to the scheduling for Cabinet Committee meetings and advice/training on preparing Cabinet documents.
Document Types: Cabinet Papers, Cabinet Committee meeting agendas and Memoranda to Cabinet.
Record Number: PCO 007

Canadian Sovereignty
Description: Information relating to Canadian Sovereignty including the evolution and promotion of Canadian nationalism and the concept of a "Canadian identity" and to Canada's claims to sovereignty over the Arctic waters and the Northwest Passage.
Document Types: Memoranda, briefing notes and correspondence.
Record Number: PCO 008

Commissions of Inquiry
Description: Information relating to Commissions of Inquiry that have concluded their mandates and have officially transferred their records collection relevant to their activities to the Clerk of the Privy Council Office. These records may contain personal information in addition to business records. These records are managed separately from departmental corporate records, retained for short periods then transferred to Library and Archives Canada.
Document Types: Correspondence, briefing material, Cabinet documents, e-mails, research papers and legal opinions.
Record Number: PCO 009

Communications and Consultations
Description: Information relating to the advice given to the Prime Minister's Office (PMO), Cabinet and departments on Government of Canada communications: announcements, advertising, public opinion research, etc. This class of record also includes information relating to the coordination of Government of Canada communications on major issues, events, crises, etc.
Document Types: Communication tools and publications for Ministries across the Government of Canada, presentations and briefing notes, public opinion research, announcements, advertising initiatives and crisis management reports.
Record Number: PCO 010

Constitution
Description: Information relating to the Canadian Constitution including the patriation and revision of the Constitution, the Constitution Acts, Constitutional law and the Meech Lake Accord.
Document Types: General briefing notes, presentations/decks, specific briefing notes for the Deputy Minister and Minister of IGA, correspondence, Memoranda of Understanding and speaking notes.
Record Number: PCO 011

Consumers and Business
Description: Information relating to the interests of Consumers and Businesses including consumer aid and protection, patents and trademarks, bankruptcy and the metric system.
Document Types: Memoranda, briefing notes and correspondence.
Record Number: PCO 012

Crown and Royalty
Description: Information relating to the rights and privileges of the Crown and its representatives including the Members of the Royal Family, the Governor General, Lieutenant-Governors and Royal Visits.
Document Types: Correspondence, briefing material, Cabinet documents, e-mails, research papers and legal opinions.
Record Number: PCO 013

Defence
Description: Information relating to the formulation and execution of Defence policy. This class of record also includes information relating to the Canadian Armed Forces and all matters concerning national Defence and civil Defence including the land, sea and air elements of the armed forces, arms control and disarmament, Canada's international Defence relations and search and rescue operations. This class of record deals with various topics that include: Emergency Planning and Preparedness; Expenditures; North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO); Peace Initiatives; and Strategic Defence Initiative (SDI).
Document Types: Memoranda, briefing notes and talking points.
Record Number: PCO 014

Economics
Description: Information relating to the gathering and analysis of economic data and strategic policies on the economic and financial aspects/impact (for Canada) of major policy files, the budget and specific issues or events.
Document Types: Various documents of economic and financial advice on major policy files, including the Budget, memoranda, briefing notes, speaking notes, presentations for the Prime Minister and the Clerk, correspondence and reports.
Record Number: PCO 015

Education
Description: Information relating to the development and implementation of strategies to improve Education in Canada including Canadian literacy, youth and student loan programs, and fiscal transfers from the federal government to the provinces.
Document Types: Memoranda, briefing notes and correspondence.
Record Number: PCO 016

Employment
Description: Information relating to Employment and unemployment in Canada including Employment equity, job creation, the labour market, training, unemployment insurance and Employment programs for youth and students.
Document Types: Memoranda, briefing notes and correspondence.
Record Number: PCO 017

Energy, Mines and Resources
Description: Information relating to the discovery, development and intelligent use of Canada's mineral and energy resources including research and development, energy conservation, electric power, nuclear power, oil and gas, renewable and non-renewable energy and mineral resources.
Document Types: Memoranda, briefing notes and correspondence.
Record Number: PCO 018

Environment
Description: Information relating to the Canadian Environment including the management and protection of migratory birds, the provision of information on weather, climate, ice and sea conditions and air quality. It also includes the protection and enhancement of the quality of the natural Environment (water, soil and air) and the conservation of renewable water, land and wildlife resources.
Document Types: Memoranda, briefing notes and correspondence.
Record Number: PCO 019

Fisheries and Oceans
Description: Information relating to the seacoast and inland fishing including fishing standards, fish and seafood inspection, marine research and freshwater research.
Document Types: Memoranda, briefing notes and correspondence.
Record Number: PCO 020

Fitness and Sport
Description: Information relating to the fitness of Canadians and their participation and excellence in sport including national and international amateur sport, amateur sport funding and fitness funding.
Document Types: Memoranda, briefing notes and correspondence.
Record Number: PCO 021

Foreign Relations
Description: Information relating to the formulation and execution of Canada's foreign policy including relations between Canada and other countries, the representation of Canada in foreign countries and at international conferences, and Canadian aid and assistance to other countries. This class of record also deals with information relating to the assessment of conditions and trends in foreign countries including the implications for Canadian policy-makers. This class of record deals with various topics that include: International Diplomacy; Security; Defence; Trade and Commerce; Development Assistance; Environment; International Law; Human Rights; and International Assessments.
Document Types: Memoranda, briefing notes and talking points.
Record Number: PCO 022

Government
Description: Information relating to the Government of Canada including the structure, organization and functioning of Government, Cabinet and Ministerial mandates, and the role of the Crown. This class of record also deals with information relating to assisting the Government in defining its objectives and priorities and developing policies consistent with these priorities. This class of record deals with various topics that include: Cabinet and its Committees; Transitions from Government to Government; Conflict of Interest and Post-Employment Code; Departments, Agencies and Crown Corporations; Deputy Ministers; Elections; Machinery of Government; Government Contracting, Advertising Major Surveys and Public Opinion Research; Petitions to the Governor in Council; Prime Minister; Priorities and Planning; Queen's Privy Council for Canada; Regulatory Process; Ethics; Accountability; Role of the Crown and the Governor General and Government House; and Honours.
Document Types: Correspondence, briefing material, Cabinet documents, e-mails, research papers, legal opinions, Orders in Council and Oath documents.
Record Number: PCO 023

Health, Welfare and Social Services
Description: Information relating to the promotion and preservation of health, social security and social welfare of Canadians including health protection, health information and education, health research and development, income security, social services and social development and policy. This class of record deals with various topics that include: Child Care; Disabled and Handicapped Persons; Disease and Disease Control; Drug and Alcohol Abuse; Environmental Quality and Health Hazards; Federal-Provincial Meetings and Conferences; Housing; Medicare and Health Care Services and Programs; Pensions and Income Security; Services and Programs for the Elderly; Social Development and Social Policy; Voluntary Organizations; and Women's Issues.
Document Types: Memoranda, briefing notes and correspondence.
Record Number: PCO 024

Honours, Awards and Memorials
Description: Information relating to the conferment of honours and awards for the achievement of excellence in any field of endeavour, the acceptance and wearing by Canadians of foreign orders, and the dedication of memorials in honour of great achievements. This class of record deals with various topics that include: Honours, Awards and Memorials; Commonwealth and Foreign Orders; and Memorials and Monuments.
Document Types: Correspondence, briefing material, Cabinet documents, e-mails, research papers and legal opinions.
Record Number: PCO 025

Immigration
Description: Information relating to the provision of Immigration services including legal entry of visitors to Canada, applications for visas, refugees, deportation and the granting of citizenship to immigrants.
Document Types: Memoranda, briefing notes and correspondence.
Record Number: PCO 026

Law and Legal Advice
Description: Information relating to the legal opinions and advice to the PCO on a wide range of issues such as Cabinet confidences, ATIP, Commissions of Inquiry, senior personnel and Cabinet deliberations involved in court cases with government-wide implications, and all federal electoral litigation.
Document Types: Correspondence, briefing material, Cabinet documents, e-mails, research papers and legal opinions.
Record Number: PCO 027

Labour
Description: Information relating to industrial relations, standards for wages, conditions of employment, and occupational safety and health including arbitration, mediation and Labour laws, working conditions and work benefits.
Document Types: Memoranda, briefing notes and correspondence.
Record Number: PCO 028

Multiculturalism
Description: Information relating to the integration of Multiculturalism into all aspects of national life including race relations, Multiculturalism in education and in broadcasting.
Document Types: Memoranda, briefing notes and correspondence.
Record Number: PCO 029

Orders in Council
Description: Information relating to monitoring, coordinating and advising on Orders in Council issues and policies, and their consistency with economic, social and federal-provincial policies as well as Orders in Council on a broad range of government issues, and support to Governor in Council appointments.
Document Types: Orders in Council, Governor in Council process guide and lists of approved OICs.
Record Number: PCO 030

Parliament
Description: Information relating to the Parliament of Canada including the government's legislative agenda, priorities to be introduced in the House, public servants appearing before Parliamentary committees, and Parliamentary returns. This class of record deals with various topics that include: House of Commons; Legislative Program; Members of Parliament; Opening, Proroguing and Dissolution of Parliament; Parliamentary Committees; Senate; and Democratic and Electoral Reform.
Document Types: Memoranda, briefing notes, Cabinet documents, correspondence, Orders in Council and proclamations.
Record Number: PCO 031

Petitions and Submissions
Description: Petitions to the Governor in Council which are submitted due to legislative requirements or as an expression of personal concern. They can be sent to the Privy Council Office, Cabinet, the Prime Minister or the Clerk of the Privy Council. This class of record deals with various topics that include: Legislative Provisions including the Criminal Code; the Criminal Records Act; the Judges Act; the Immigration Act; the National Defence Act; the Broadcasting Act; and the National Transportation Act.
Document Types: Petitions and Submissions covering a wide variety of subjects and Orders in Council.
Record Number: PCO 032

Provinces and Territories
Description: Information relating to the Provinces and Territories of Canada including the impact of federal policies on the Provinces and Territories and vice-versa and the reaction of Provinces and Territories to federal initiatives. This class of record deals with various topics that include: Federal-Provincial-Territorial Relations; Fiscal Federalism; the Evolution of the Federation and Canadian Unity, Constitutional Affairs, First Ministers' Meetings; and Intergovernmental Affairs.
Document Types: General briefing notes, presentations/decks, specific briefing notes for the Deputy Minister and Minister of IGA, correspondence, Memoranda of Understanding, speaking notes, meeting schedules and contracts (First Ministers' Meetings).
Record Number: PCO 033

Public Service
Description: Information relating to the Public Service of Canada including subjects relating to the staffing of Public Service jobs, superannuation, pension plans, separations and training programs for public servants. This class of record deals with various topics that include: Public Service Renewal; Public Service Awards; Staffing; Superannuation and Pension Plans; Termination of Employment; and Training and Development Programs for Public Servants.
Document Types: Briefing notes, speaking notes and scenario notes.
Record Number: PCO 034

Public Works
Description: Information relating to the management of real property for the Government of Canada and to the provision of planning, design, construction and realty services to government institutions, departments and agencies. This class of record deals with various topics that include: Federally-Owned Lands; National Capital Region (NCR); Official Residences; Parliament Hill; and Real Property Management.
Document Types: Memoranda, briefing notes and correspondence.
Record Number: PCO 035

Research and Science
Description: Information relating to Research and Science in Canada, including industrial and manufacturing technology research, medical and space Research and Science and technology.
Document Types: Memoranda, briefing notes and correspondence.
Record Number: PCO 036

Security and Intelligence
Description: Information on federal Security and Intelligence priorities, policies and programs, and intelligence assessments. This class of record deals with various topics that include: Support for Cabinet Committee on Foreign Affairs and National Security and the Deputy Minister Committee on National Security; Public Safety; National Security; Intelligence; Counterterrorism; Emergency Management; Transportation Security; Legislative Architecture; Security Certificates; and 2010 Olympics and G8 Security.
Document Types: Memoranda, briefing notes, speaking notes, presentations and proposals.
Record Number: PCO 037

Senior Personnel
Description: Information related to the advice and support on the selection, appointment, succession planning, compensation, performance review and termination of Governor in Council appointees, particularly Deputy Ministers, Associate Deputy Ministers, Heads of Agencies and Chief Executive Officers of Crown Corporations. This class of record deals with various topics that include: Selection Processes and Appointments; Committees; and Related Human Resources Management Issues such as Allowances and Benefits, Employment and Staffing, Retirement and Termination of Employment, Salaries and Wages and Superannuation.
Document Types: Briefing notes, submissions to Governor in Council (Ministerial recommendations, personal information sheets and certification forms), presentations, selection criteria, notices of vacancy, interview material, press releases and Orders in Council.
Record Number: PCO 038

Standards of Conduct Compliance
Description: Information relating to compliance with Conflict of Interest Act and other guidelines. This class of record deals with various topics that include: Ethical Issues; Political Activities and Conflict of Interest.
Document Types: Briefing notes and guidelines.
Record Number: PCO 039

Telecommunications
Description: Information relating to radio, television, cable television, pay television and specialty services. This class of record deals with various topics that include: Communications; Broadcasting; Canadian Radio-Television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC); and Petitions to Governor-in-Council for CRTC Decisions.
Document Types: Memoranda, briefing notes and correspondence.
Record Number: PCO 040

Trade and Industry
Description: Information relating to Canadian industries and Canadian international trade including the development and promotion of Canada's international trade, export marketing and promotion, exhibitions and trade fairs, the import and export of goods, foreign investment in Canadian industries and bilateral and multilateral trade.
Document Types: Memoranda, briefing notes and correspondence.
Record Number: PCO 041

Transportation
Description: Information relating to all methods of Transportation including air, marine and rail Transportation, roads and highways and Transportation safety.
Document Types: Memoranda, briefing notes and correspondence.
Record Number: PCO 042