Ontario. Ministry of Community and Social Services. Capital and Administrative Services Branch

Identity area

Type of entity

Lower-level Ontario government office (type C)

Authorized form of name

Ontario. Ministry of Community and Social Services. Capital and Administrative Services Branch

Parallel form(s) of name

    Standardized form(s) of name according to other rules

    • Capital and Administrative Services Branch

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      Description area

      Dates of existence

      1975-1993

      History

      The Capital and Administrative Services Branch was formed in September 1975 with the merger of the Capital Services Branch and the Administrative Services Branch in the Ontario Ministry of Community and Social Services.

      The branch formed part of the Finance and Administration Division from 1975 until 1993 when it was transferred to the newly formed Financial Planning and Corporate Services Division.

      The branch was discontinued in 1993 and its functions were dispersed amongst various agencies within the ministry.

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      Functions, occupations and activities

      The Capital and Administrative Services Branch provided a wide range of services to the Ontario Ministry of Community and Social Services. Its administrative functions included the purchasing of goods and services for the ministry; printing, duplicating, and mail services; management of transportation; and the maintenance of instructional manuals. In liaison with the Ministry of Government Services, this branch also co-ordinated common services such as telephones, office accommodation, and the purchasing of supplies.

      In addition to its administrative functions, the branch provided the ministry with policy direction. It also offered technical expertise and consultative services to municipalities, Indian Band Councils, and non-profit or charitable organizations in establishing rehabilitation, residential, and community and social service facilities throughout Ontario. Lastly, the branch was responsible for co- ordinating the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Program within the ministry.

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      Relationships area

      Related entity

      Ontario. Ministry of Community and Social Services (1972-2018)

      Identifier of related entity

      AA35

      Category of relationship

      hierarchical

      Type of relationship

      Ontario. Ministry of Community and Social Services controls Ontario. Ministry of Community and Social Services. Capital and Administrative Services Branch

      Dates of relationship

      1975-1993

      Description of relationship

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      Authority record identifier

      CA819

      Institution identifier

      Rules and/or conventions used

      RAD: Rules for Archival Description, 2nd edn (2008)

      Status

      Approved

      Level of detail

      Dates of creation, revision and deletion

      2026-11-16: migrated to AtoM

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          Sources

          Ministry of Community and Social Services Annual Reports, 1975- 1984; KWIC Indexes to Services, 1982-1993; Government of Ontario Telephone Directories, 1991- 1993; Canadiana Name Authorities, 1996-12-24.

          Maintenance notes

          Archivist(s):
          Bill Hughey