The Canadian Intergovernmental Conference Secretariat (CICS; ) is an independent
Canadian government
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agency
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enacted on November 29, 1973 by an
Order in Council
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from the
first ministers created for the purpose of facilitating intergovernmental meetings in Canada. It offers planning and administrative services for meetings between
first ministers, ministers and deputy ministers of
provincial and territorial governments, and multilateral meetings between ministers of the provinces, territories, and the federal government.
The agency reports to the
Parliament of Canada
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through the
Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs
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.
Each of the provinces and territories of Canada has their own similar agency.
See also
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First ministers conference
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1973 establishments in Canada
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Government agencies established in 1973
Independent government agencies of Canada
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