Governance Tools for Institutions
The links in this section provide a library of publicly accessible institutional models and documents that may be of assistance when contemplating the establishment of an institution.
Federal Entities
Statutory and other Agencies / Service Agencies / Crown Corporations
- Review of the Governance Framework for Canada's Crown Corporations
- Policies and Guidelines on Crown Corporations
- Director of Crown Corporations: An Introductory Guide to their Roles and Responsibilities
- Guiding Principles for the Management of Crown Corporations
- Directive on the Use of the Consolidated Revenue Fund for Crown Corporations
- Guidelines for the Preparation of Corporate Plans
- Guidelines for the Preparation of Summaries of Corporate Plans and Capital and Operating Budgets
- Guidelines for Audit Committees in Crown Corporation and Other Public Enterprises
- Position Description writing Guide for Chief Executive Officer Positions in Crown Corporations
- Building a Crown Corporation Director Profile
- Remuneration Guidelines for Part-time Governor in Council Appointees in Crown Corporations
- Guidelines on Lobbyists and Crown Corporations
- Process Timeline for Corporate Plan Submissions and Tabling of Summaries
Governor in Council
Relevant Acts
- Financial Administration Act
- Canada Business Corporations Act
- Canada Corporations Act
- Official Languages Act
- Privacy Act
- Federal Accountability Act
- Access to Information Act
- Canada Labour Code