Balances Canada's international obligations and policy positions against domestic interests in developing amendments to federal intellectual property statutes. III Responsible for the overall direction of the department's policy research program, the review and reform of departmental legislation and its underlying policy as well as providing leadership in bilateral, federal, provincial, interdepartmental, and international negotiations. 3 Successful achievement of position's objectives requires providing briefings to the Ministers on all major departmental proposals going to Cabinet as well as in co-ordinating the research function and in negotiating policy stances with officials of other departments, governments and industry. 800 Highest number reflects responsibility to act interchangeably with the ADM in legislative reform initiatives, which significantly affect the programs and policies of the Department. 4 Analytical and constructive thinking required to meet responsibility as prime legislative advisor to the Departmental Issue Committee and the Minister in determining the direction of future policy development and legislative initiatives to be pursued by the Department.
Higher percentage indicates the thinking freedom inherent in developing directions for the future.
The position has a strong contributory impact on departmental activities. 400 Number reflects exceptionally heavy impact on the entire departmental mandate, strategic direction and some impact on non-public service funds.