Public Prosecution Service of Canada

The Public Prosecution Service of Canada (PPSC) adheres to the principles of the Federal Sustainable Development Strategy (FSDS) by implementing the Policy on Green Procurement. The PPSC promotes the selection of goods and services based on quality, environmental performance and availability. The PPSC integrates environmental considerations into procurement management practices, processes and controls. The PPSC also ensures that its decision-making process includes consideration of FSDS goals and targets through its Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) process.

This report outlines the Public Prosecution Service of Canada's progress on its 2023-2027 Departmental Sustainable Development Strategy for the fiscal year 2024-2025, aligning with the Federal Sustainable Development Strategy and the UN 2030 Agenda. Key strategic pillars include advancing reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples and addressing inequality, reducing waste and transitioning to zero-emission vehicles, taking action on climate change impacts, and promoting a fair and accessible justice system while enforcing environmental laws. The overarching aim is to foster sustainable development and transparency in government decision-making.

This Departmental Plan for the Public Prosecution Service of Canada (PPSC) outlines its strategic direction for 2025-2026, focusing on principled, equitable, and effective prosecution of federal offences. Key priorities include fostering an inclusive workplace, addressing national threats to health, safety, and security, prosecuting major drug trafficking while considering alternatives for substance use disorders, updating prosecution directives to mitigate bias, improving evidence disclosure, ensuring fiscal stewardship, and implementing risk management. The plan also emphasizes advancing Gender-based Analysis Plus (GBA Plus) and Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (EDIA), contributing to sustainable development goals, reviewing the PPSC Deskbook for systemic discrimination, prosecuting Indian Act Bylaws, and handling complex tax evasion cases, all aimed at upholding public trust and contributing to a safe and just society in Canada.

The 2021-22 Departmental Plan for the Public Prosecution Service of Canada (PPSC) outlines three main organizational priorities: nurturing a culture of civility, wellness, and inclusion; strengthening accountability and transparency; and fostering efficiency and innovation. The plan focuses on employee well-being, addressing systemic bias and discrimination, and enhancing digital resources to adapt to the impacts of COVID-19. It also emphasizes the importance of transparency in decision-making, strong stewardship of public funds, and continuous improvement of public safety outcomes for Canadians.

The Public Prosecution Service of Canada's 2020-21 Departmental Plan focuses on strengthening the work environment, increasing transparency and accountability, and improving efficiency and innovation. Key priorities include nurturing a culture of civility, wellness, and inclusion, strengthening accountability and transparency in decision-making and resource management, and fostering efficiency and innovation through professional development, optimized work environments, and digital transformation. The plan also addresses risks related to stewardship, information security, and staff safety.