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Title

Sous-fonds consists of

52 lower level description(s)

Arrangement structure

Sous-fonds part of

Department of Employment and Immigration fonds [multiple media] (R1206-0-2-E)

Bilingual equivalent

Sous-fonds Commission de l'emploi et de l'immigration du Canada [document textuel]

Date(s)

1951-[1998]

Place of creation

Canada

Extent

Language of material

English

Scope and content

Includes photographs from the Programme perspectives-jeunesse Etudé socio économique et culturelle-Québec.

Conditions of access

Terms of use

Copyright belongs to the Crown.

Additional name(s)

Canada. Employment and Immigration Canada (Commission) Employment and Immigration Canada (Commission)

Biography / Administrative history

The Department of Employment and Immigration, which was created under the Employment and Immigration Reorganization Act of 1977 (25-26 Elizabeth II, C. 54) was a unique federal organization. Unlike most other federal institutions, it was run by both the Department and the Canada Employment and Immigration Commission. The Deputy Minister and Assistant Deputy Minister served as the Commission's Chairman and Vice-Chairman respectively, thereby assuming two roles within the Department. The Commission also had one member who represented the interests of workers, and a second member who represented employers' interests. The Commissioners were appointed by the Governor-in-Council for five-year terms.

The purpose of the Commission was to further the attainment of national economic and social goals by realizing the full potential of Canada's human resources. At the same time it supported the initiatives of individuals to pursue their economic needs, provided temporary financial assistance to people who were out of work, and administered the admission of immigrants and visitors in accordance with the economic, social and cultural interests of Canada. The responsibilities of the Commission also included making recommendations to the Minister regarding policy and programs, regulatory changes, and other decisions affecting employment, immigration and Unemployment Insurance. Under the 1977 legislation, the Commission was described as a "body corporate." It had the power to engage in special relations and agreements with other countries, federal institutions, and Canadian organizations. It was, however, accountable to both Parliament and the Minister of the Department in that it annually submitted its accounts and financial transactions to the Auditor General, who passed it on to the Minister. The Commission also submitted an annual operational report to the Minister. The Minister, in turn, presented both the financial report and operational report to Parliament.

The Commission, therefore, possessed a unique mandate. Rather than maintaining an arms-length relationship with the Department, it did, in fact, oversee most of the activities within the Department of Employment and Immigration. The Commission consisted of seven principle divisions: Labour Market Development; Executive Secretariat; National Systems and Services; Finance and Administration; Personnel; Employment and Insurance; and Immigration and Demographic Policy.

The Commission, and the Department, no longer existed after government re-organization in 1992-93. Its functions were transferred to the Departments of Citizenship and Immigration Canada and Human Resources Development Canada, which were created at that time.

Additional information

Source

Government

Other system control no.

0FD745

MIKAN no.

373