Publications
The Quarterly Financial Report provides financial information for the quarter and fiscal year-to-date, as well as comparative financial information for the preceding fiscal year. The report also provides a statement outlining the results, risks and significant changes in operations, personnel and programs during the quarter.
The Access to Information Act (ATIA), enacted in 1983, grants Canadian citizens, permanent residents and any person or corporation present in Canada the right to access the records of federal institutions subject to the ATIA. This right enables individuals to access or obtain copies of records of a government institution, subject to specific and limited circumstances under the ATIA. The ATIA complements other policies and procedures to make government information available to the public, such as open-government initiatives and proactive disclosure.
The Privacy Act (PA), enacted in 1983, imposes obligations on federal institutions to ensure that privacy rights of individuals are respected. The PA grants Canadian citizens, permanent residents and persons present in Canada the right to access their personal information held by institutions subject to the PA and to request corrections. The PA also establishes a legal framework governing the collection, retention, use, disclosure, processing, disposal and accuracy of personal information in the delivery of programs and activities of institutions subject to the PA.
The Canadian Transportation Agency's (CTA) Annual Report is an account of its activities for the preceding year. It includes information about the Agency's dispute resolution, enforcement and regulatory activities. The report is submitted to Parliament through the Minister of Transport.
This is a guide for shippers and railways. It explains:
- the different kinds of rate and service disputes that Final Offer Arbitration (FOA) can resolve;
- how to submit a final offer and what other information to provide;
- the arbitration process and costs; and
- the arbitrator's decision.
See also: Selecting an Arbitrator: A Resource Tool
The Future-Oriented Statement of Operations provides information on the planned expenses and revenues for the current fiscal year and the next fiscal year. This statement has been prepared on the basis of government priorities and departmental plans as described in the Departmental Plan.
Departmental Plans are expenditure plans for each appropriated department and agency (excluding Crown corporations). They describe departmental priorities, strategic outcomes, programs, expected results and associated resource requirements, covering a three-year period beginning with the year indicated in the title of the report.
The Quarterly Financial Report provides financial information for the quarter and fiscal year-to-date, as well as comparative financial information for the preceding fiscal year. The report also provides a statement outlining the results, risks and significant changes in operations, personnel and programs during the quarter.