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Saskatchewan. Saskatchewan Property Management Corporation

  • GA 117
  • Primary Agency
  • 1986-2005

In 1986, the Government of Saskatchewan decided to reorganize the Department of Supply and Services into a Crown corporation. The Saskatchewan Property Management Corporation (SPMC) was established under the Crown Corporations Act in 1986 and continued under the Saskatchewan Property Management Act in 1987. SPMC began operating on March 25, 1986. The Department of Supply and Services was not disestablished until January 1, 1988, when all of its assets and functions were fully assumed by SPMC. As a provincial Crown corporation, SPMC was not subject to federal income tax, provincial income tax, federal large corporations tax or the goods and service tax.

Although the corporation's organizational structure changed frequently, its core responsibilities focused on four main service areas: accommodation services, commercial services, information technology and corporate support services. Accommodation services owned, leased, maintained, built, furnished and secured office space and buildings around the province. Commercial services provided vehicles, executive air travel, purchasing services (office, medical and janitorial supplies), sales and salvage, postal services, photographic services, warehouse and distribution, records management, relocation services, and conference facilities at the Echo Valley Conference Centre. Corporate services focused on communication, human resources, legal, investigation, risk management and insurance services. Information technology maintained all government internal web-based information, e-mail, telecommunications and computer support.

SPMC was overseen by a Minister Responsible, who served as chair of the Board of Directors. The appointed members of the Board of Directors determined overall policy and direction while the executive officers, including a president, managed the daily operations. While the corporation's head office was located in Regina, services were delivered by staff in cities and towns across the province. The corporation worked closely with the private sector to acquire supplies, negotiate contracts, provide maintenance and gain expertise in the architectural, engineering and construction industries.

During the 2004-05 fiscal year, significant work was done to transform SPMC from its Treasury Board Crown corporation structure to that of a department of Executive Government. Effective April 1, 2005, SPMC became the Department of Property Management, which had the same mandate as SPMC.

The Ministers Responsible for SPMC were Paul Schoenhals (1986); Graham Taylor (1986-1989); Lorne Hepworth (1989-1990); John Wolfe (1990-1991); Carol Carson (1991-1992); Ned Shillington (1992); Carol Teichrob (1992-1993); Eldon Lautermilch (1993-1995); Joanne Crofford (1995); Clay Serby (1995-1997); Maynard Sonntag (1997-1998); Doreen Hamilton (1998-2001); Kim Trew (2001-2002); Andrew Thomson (2002-2003); Ron Osika (2003) and Debra Higgins (2003-2005).

Saskatchewan. Saskatchewan Property Management Corporation. Commercial Services Division

  • GA 118
  • Secondary Agency
  • 1993-2005

During the 1992-93 fiscal year, the Operations and Services Division of the Saskatchewan Property Management Corporation (SPMC) was reorganized into the Commercial Services Division. The division was managed by a vice-president, who reported to the president. The division's original functions and responsibilities included the provision of various services relating to purchasing, telecommunications, distribution, sales and salvage, photography, air and ground transportation, records management, relocation and mail.

The Division provided ground vehicles through the Central Vehicle Agency and operated an air ambulance service and an executive air service to elected officials and senior government officials. The division held competitions for goods and services on behalf of government departments and agencies and managed relocation services for executive government employees. It also provided a central, secure storage facility for warehousing and retrieving government documents; operated a mail distribution service; and provided office, paper and janitorial products to clients through bulk purchasing and centralizing warehousing.

During the 1993-94 fiscal year, the division's purchasing responsibilities were transferred to the Procurement and Projects Division. During the 1995-96 fiscal year, the division began operating the Echo Valley Conference Centre, a public conference facility at Fort San. The Photographic Services Agency was eliminated in 1996. The telecommunications functions were later removed from the division. During the 1998-99 fiscal year, the purchasing functions were transferred back into the division.

Effective April 1, 2005, SPMC became the Department of Property Management.

Saskatchewan. Dept. of Supply and Services

  • GA 119
  • Primary Agency
  • 1983-1988

In 1983, the Department of Government Services and the Department of Revenue, Supply and Services were amalgamated into the new Department of Supply and Services. The department began operating on May 26, 1983. Managed by a minister and deputy minister, the department originally consisted of seven divisions, as follows: Administration and Financial Services; Capital Development; Capital Planning; Commercial Services; Maintenance and Operations; Supply; and Systems Centre.

Although the department's organizational structure changed considerably throughout its existence, the core functions it performed remained the same. The department procured and supplied goods to government departments, agencies and Crown corporations; maintained and operated government buildings and maintained leased space; provided ground and air vehicles; managed information technology systems; supplied services such as mail, photography, surveying and mapping; and distributed all government statutory publications.

The department operated until January 1, 1988, when its functions and responsibilities were fully assumed by the Saskatchewan Property Management Corporation (SPMC).

The Ministers of Supply and Services were as follows: Joan Duncan (May 26, 1983 - July 14, 1983); George McLeod (July 14, 1983 - December 16, 1985); Paul Schoenhals (December 16, 1985 - November 12, 1986) and Graham Taylor (November 12, 1986 - January 1, 1988).

Saskatchewan. Department of Natural Resources

  • GA 12
  • Primary Agency
  • 1930-1944

The Department of Natural Resources was established in 1930, when responsibility for natural resources was transferred from the federal Department of the Interior to the provincial government under The Natural Resources Transfer Agreement dated May 20, 1930.

The Department was originally administered by a Minister and Deputy Minister and consisted of four branches: Lands; Mines; Fisheries; and Forestry. The head office for the Department was in Regina, with a main Northern District office in Prince Albert and sub-district offices in Hudson Bay Junction and Spruce Lake.

The Lands Branch was overseen by a director. Between May 1, 1943, and April 30, 1944, four divisions were established within the branch: Sales; Cultivated Lease; Grazing; Patents and Homesteads. The Mines Branch, Fisheries Branch and Forestry Branch for the most part retained their administrative structure.

A Water Rights Branch was established between May 1931 and April 1932. In 1933 responsibility for provincial parks was transferred from the Forestry Branch, resulting in the establishment of the Water Rights and Parks Branch. Between May 1, 1936, and April 1937, the branch was split into the Water Rights Branch and Parks Branch.

A Surveys Division was established between May 1, 1932, and April 30, 1933. It became the Surveys Branch for a period between May 1, 1936, and April 1, 1937.

The Game Branch was established May 1, 1932, and operated until April 30, 1933, when the function was transferred to the department from the Bureau of Labour and Public Welfare. During 1938-1939, the Game and Fur Branch was established within the department.

Responsibility for the Provincial Museum was transferred to the department for the period from May 1, 1934, to April 30, 1935.

The poor economic performance and drought of the 1930s resulted in less forest and mineral revenue for the Department and an active role in the provision of relief measures. These included the cancellation of debt owed on School lands and the distribution of coal, timber, hay and grazing areas to farmers.

The Coal Administration Branch was established in 1935 to centralize the control, regulation and administration of coal mining. Administration of The Coal Mines Safety and Welfare Act was transferred from the Bureau of Labour and Public Welfare while the coal regulations under The Mineral Resources Act formerly administered by Mines Branch moved to the new branch.

By 1940, the initial four branches had expanded to ten: Forestry, Mines, Fisheries, Game and Fur, Water Rights, Surveys, Museum, Coal, Lands, and Parks.

During the Second World War, the Department assisted federal initiatives such as the Dominion Wartime Price and Trade Board in monitoring the price and distribution of basic commodities and resources to ensure use in both the domestic market and the war effort.

On November 10, 1944, the Department of Natural Resources was reorganized into the Department of Natural Resources and Industrial Development.

Saskatchewan. Dept. of Supply and Services. Commercial Services Division

  • GA 120
  • Secondary Agency
  • 1983-1986

The Commercial Services Division of the Department of Supply and Services, which was managed by an executive director, originally consisted of the Transportation Services Branch, the Communication Services Branch, the Central Survey and Mapping Agency, and the Office Services Agency.

The functions and responsibilities of the division were centered on providing services to Saskatchewan government departments, agencies and Crown corporations. The division provided central photocopying services to offices where it was not feasible to have individual machines; produced the Saskatchewan Gazette and other statutory publications; provided land transportation through the acquisition and lease of vehicles; provided executive air, air ambulance and forest fire detection/suppression services; provided integrated telecommunication services; provided mapping and surveying services and operated a distribution centre for maps, photographs and survey information; offered photographic services that included a still photography library; and distributed and delivered all government mail.

During the 1986-87 fiscal year, the Commercial Services Division was reorganized into the Operations and Services Division.

Saskatchewan. Photographic Services Branch

  • GA 121
  • Secondary Agency
  • 1954-1964

From 1905 until the early-1950s, numerous departments and agencies of the Government of Saskatchewan were producing various types of photography, including still photography, filmstrips and motion pictures, for educational and/or publicity purposes. In 1954, the Photographic Services Branch was established to centralize the photographic activities of all departments and agencies. The Branch was organized under the Department of Travel and Information (1957 to 1960) and the Department of Industry and Information (1960-1964).

Between ca. 1957 and 1964, functions of the Branch included still photography, documentary motion picture production (including filmstrips for the Department of Education's school broadcasts), laboratory services and maintaining a library of its images and motion pictures. The Branch was comprised of a still photographic unit, a motion picture department and a graphic art department. Each section had a director who reported directly to the Department's Deputy Minister.

The Photographic Services Branch was dissolved in October, 1964 as a result of recommendations made in the Interim Report of the Royal Commission on Government Administration (the Johnson Commission) relating to government operations. Photographic and art services were downsized and transferred to the Queen's Printer, while audio-visual services were transferred to Executive Council. Responsibility for photographic services was also decentralized to other government departments. Between 1964 and 1967, no central still photography unit existed, resulting in a gap in the Government of Saskatchewan's photographic record as photographs were taken by commercial photographers or government departments but the negatives were not acquired by the Queen's Printer.

Saskatchewan. Department of Education. Visual Education Branch

  • GA 122
  • Secondary Agency
  • 1945-1965

In 1945, the Audio-Visual Instruction Branch of the Department of Education was reorganized into the Visual Education Branch. Managed by a supervisor, the branch's original functions included loaning motion picture films, filmstrips, slides and other visual aids to schools and other organizations across the province to support instruction; instructing teachers and other individuals and groups on the use of visual materials and equipment; producing and distributing manuals to assist in using the materials; maintaining an extensive library of films produced by the National Film Board, other government departments and private corporations; and producing motion pictures, photographs, filmstrips and slides relating to various subjects including agriculture, health and citizenship.

The Production Unit of the Visual Education Branch produced motion picture films, still photographs, filmstrips, slides and other visual aids for publicity and educational purposes. Motion picture films were produced for tourism, publicity or instructional purposes. Staff photographers created images of individuals, buildings and public events at the request of other government departments for use in annual reports, pamphlets, displays, etc. The unit provided processing and enlargement services and maintained a library of still photographs. Effective March 31, 1954, the Unit was transferred to the Bureau of Publications and became known as the Government Photographic Services.

From 1945 to 1955, the branch maintained an arrangement with the National Film Board (NFB) whereby a NFB projectionist provided assistance in showing educational films in schools that did not have the necessary equipment. The arrangement ended when the NFB established its own office in Regina for distribution of its film in Saskatchewan.

Around 1965, the Visual Education Branch became the Visual Education Section of the newly created Curriculum Branch.

Canada. Canadian National Railway Company

  • GA 123
  • Primary Agency
  • 1919-1995

The Canadian National Railway Company was a federal Crown corporation incorporated on June 6, 1919. The company was established through a series of mergers that united several older and financially unstable railway companies (Grand Trunk, Grand Trunk Pacific, Intercolonial, Canadian Northern, Canadian Transcontinental) that built rail lines in Canada as far back as 1850. One of Canada's first Crown corporations, the company established its head office in Montreal, Quebec in 1923. The company was commonly referred to as Canadian National Railways or CNR from its inception until 1960, when it became known as Canadian National or CN.

The company's primary mandate was the operation of an extensive railway system in Canada and the United States. During its existence, the company also operated many subsidiary businesses, including hotels, cruise ships, truck companies, telephone services and telegraph lines. In 1923, the company established the first radio network in North America that later became the foundation of the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC). In 1937, the Canadian government established a national airline known as TransCanada Air Lines and made it a subsidiary of the CNR. Several decades later, the airline was renamed Air Canada and in 1977 it became a separate company.

The Canadian National Railway Company was managed by a board of directors, appointed by the Governor in Council, and a president. In 1961, the number of members of the Board of Directors was increased from seven to twelve. The company's daily operations were managed by a variety of personnel, including directors, superintendents, station agents, mechanics, freight, ticket and passenger agents, and engineers.

The company's operations underwent many changes in the latter half of 20th century. Many prairie railway branch lines were closed after 1945 and passenger service was terminated in 1978. Many of the company's subsidiaries were sold in the 1980s. On November 28, 1995, the Government of Canada completed the sale of its remaining shares to the public and CN ceased to be owned by the Government. The company currently (2011) operates as a private-sector freight railway company with no other significant lines of business.

Canada. Canadian National Railway Company. Department of Colonization and Agriculture

  • GA 124
  • Secondary Agency
  • 1919-1963

In 1919, the Canadian National Railway Company (CNR), a federal Crown corporation, established a Department of Colonization and Agriculture to promote immigration and land settlement in Canada. The company believed that attracting settlers to farm in Canada would increase its rail traffic in certain regions and help dispose of some of its land grants, thus increasing its overall earnings. The company encouraged immigrants to settle adjacent to its rail lines and to use the railway to transport livestock, seed, supplies and other goods and services. In 1925, the Canadian Government, who relied on the railways to promote immigration, established the Railways Agreement. Under this agreement, the company was granted authority to select, transport and locate immigrants for permanent settlement in Canada. In Saskatchewan, the districts of Prince Albert, Kelvington, Henribourg and St. Walburg were direct targets of the CNR's settlement and branch line expansion.

The department was overseen by a director in Montreal, Quebec. Departmental personnel were located in the United Kingdom, Poland, the Ukraine and Germany, countries from which the company was particularly interested in attracting immigrants. The head office of the department's operations in western Canada was located in Winnipeg, Manitoba with district offices located in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan and Edmonton, Alberta. The department's western Canadian field agents researched settlement possibilities, met immigrants, assisted them in getting located and finding employment on farms and offered advice and training on Canadian farming methods.

The department continued its settlement work until ceasing operations in 1963.

Saskatchewan. Dept. of Social Services

  • GA 125
  • Primary Agency
  • 1972-2003

The Department of Social Services was established in 1972 and repealed the former Department of Welfare Act. It provided for the department, its staff, departmental organization, powers and duties and other miscellaneous provisions necessary for the proper conduct of the business of the department, including the constitution of the Welfare Board. Administrative offices for the department were centralized in Regina and accommodated the Minister, Deputy Minister and directors of the departmental divisions.

At its establishment, the department was organized into four divisions: Regional Services; Community Grants and Standards; Programs; and Corrections, and two branches: Administration; and Personnel and Training. Programs and services were delivered through a decentralized network of eleven regional offices.

In late-1972, the Core Services Administration was established as an interdepartmental agency comprised of the Ministers and Deputy Ministers of the Departments of Health, Education and Social Services and an executive director. The role of the agency was to administer programs for mentally and physically handicapped citizens that were previously administered by the three departments.

By 1980, the department was organized into six divisions: Operations; Regional Services; Corrections; Continuing Care; Income Support; and Community and Personal Services. Programs and services were delivered through a regional office system as well as through non-governmental organizations.

In 1990, the department was organized into seven divisions: Policy and Intergovernmental Relations; Human Resources; Community Living; Young Offenders; Family Services; Income Security; and Support Services. Programs and services were delivered through a regional office system of six regions, through various Saskatchewan Employment Centres and in partnership with non-governmental organizations.

By 2000, the department was organized into three core divisions: Family and Youth; Community Living; and Income Security. Support services for the department were delivered through three divisions: Organizational Development; Technology and Property Management Services; and Financial Management Services, through four branches: Communication and Public Education; Research and Evaluation; Strategic Policy; and Intergovernmental Relations, and through the Community Development Unit. Programs and services continued to be delivered through a regional office system of six regions and in partnership with non-governmental organizations. As well, the department oversaw the Office of Disability Issues.

The Department of Social Services was discontinued on March 31, 2003 with the establishment of the Department of Community Resources and Employment.

Throughout its history, the department focused on four key functions in the delivery of its programs and services: social assistance; child and family services; correctional services; and community services. Social assistance was administered through the Saskatchewan Assistance Plan and other assistance programs to citizens with financial need or disability. In addition to income support, the Saskatchewan Assistance Plan offered welfare services such as counselling, rehabilitation and preventative services to clients in need.

Child care services offered included protection of children in troubled family situations, administration of juvenile offenders under the Juvenile Delinquents Act (later the Young Offenders Act), assistance to unmarried mothers; adoption; foster care; and institutional care for troubled youth. The administration of young offender case files was transferred to the Department of Corrections and Public Safety in 2002.

Correctional services aimed to protect society from those who committed crimes, but also to assist those who committed crimes though guidance, retraining or treatment programs. These programs included educational and vocational training, counselling and therapy, and probation, community residence and parole services. Correctional services were transferred to the Department of Justice in 1983.

Community services offered by the department included day care, recreational services for senior citizens, housing and continuing care for seniors, the disabled or chronically ill and children under institutional care, rehabilitation services and programs for disabled citizens and those with special needs, and emergency social services. In 1983, the administration of continuing care was transferred to the Department of Health.

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