Message from the Attorney General of Canada

In a relatively short period, the Public Prosecution Service of Canada has demonstrated its important contribution to the Government of Canada's efforts at tackling crime, and its support of the work of police and law enforcement agencies across Canada to defend the law and create safer, stronger communities.

The primary responsibility of the Public Prosecution Service continues to be the initiation and conduct of prosecutions under federal jurisdiction, and intervention in cases affecting prosecutions and investigations.

This Report on Plans and Priorities shows how the Public Prosecution Service is on track, dealing with the challenges posed by varied internal and external factors.

I would like to acknowledge the ongoing efforts of PPSC staff, who have maintained the high level of professionalism which has always marked the work of federal prosecutors in Canada.

The Honourable Robert Douglas Nicholson
Attorney General of Canada