45.4301°N -75.6972°WThe Canada School of Public Service was created on April 1, 2004. The School is the main educational institution for the Government of Canada, and is part of the Treasury Board portfolio. It was created from an amalgamation of the following three organizations: the Canadian Centre for Management Development, Training and Development Canada and Language Training Canada.
The School's primary responsibility is to provide a broad range of learning opportunities and establish a culture of learning within the public service.The School is a departmental corporation whose mission is set out in the Canada School of Public Service Act.
The School is headed by a Deputy Minister/President (currently Taki Sarantakis) who has supervision over and direction of the work and staff of the School. The School reports to the President of the Treasury Board.The work of the School is carried out by their branches and regional offices under the leadership of the Deputy Minister/President.
Notes: | Granted 15 June 2004.[1] |
Escutcheon: | Lozengy Gules and Argent a lozenge Argent charged with a maple leaf Gules. |
Crest: | Issuant from a circlet of maple leaves Gules alternating with fleurs-de-lis Argent a demi lion Or holding between its paws an open book Argent edged Or bound Gules. |
Motto: | Tradition Excellence |