Message from the Acting Director of Public Prosecutions

I am pleased to present the 2009-10 Report on Plans and Priorities for the Public Prosecution Service of Canada (PPSC). Created by the Director of Public Prosecutions Act in 2006, the PPSC prosecutes federal offences on behalf of the Crown and provides legal advice to investigative and law enforcement agencies as an independent, transparent and accountable organization, working in the public interest.

This report outlines an adjustment to the corporate priorities of the PPSC, as approved by the Executive Council. For the period covering 2009-10, Knowledge Management replaces the establishment of a corporate structure as a corporate priority and joins ensuring the safety and security of our employees, implementing a recruitment and retention strategy, and developing performance measures.

This report charts an ambitious course for the organization for the coming year. I am confident that we will continue to meet the challenges ahead, while providing benefits to Canadians as a full partner in Canada's criminal justice system.

Brian Saunders
Acting Director of Public Prosecutions