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Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) has conducted an annual multidisciplinary scientific survey using a bottom trawl in the Estuary and …
The Canadian Environmental Sustainability Indicators (CESI) program provides data and information to track Canada's performance on key environmental sustainability issues. …
Network Title: British Columbia – BC Hydro, Meteorological Network
Domain: Weather
Network Type: Atmospheric: Surface
Network Provider: …
Network Title: Ontario – Ministry of Natural Resources, Surface Water Monitoring Centre, Snow Survey Network
Domain: Weather
Network …
Since the 1990s, Global Affairs Canada (GAC) has supported the international dimension of Canada’s Arctic priorities through a series of …
The main objective of this survey was to obtain additional information regarding the presence and levels of undeclared soy and …
The main objective of this survey was to obtain baseline information regarding the presence and levels of undeclared egg, gluten …
Briefing materials prepared for the Deputy Minister of Public Services and Procurement Canada's transition binder.
Evaluation reports
The department periodically conducts evaluations of Global Affairs Canada priorities, programs and projects. Evaluation serves as a practical …
Briefing Materials prepared for the Deputy Minister’s appearances before the Standing Committee on Public Accounts.