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Design Services Branch
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Ontario. Ministry of Government Services. Planning and Design Services Branch
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The Design Services Branch of the Ministry of Government Services was created in 1972 from the former Design and Construction Branch of the Department of Public Works.
Within the Ministry of Government Services, the Branch was part of the Capital Development Division (1972-1976), the Accommodation Division (1976-1982), the Property Development Division (1982-1986) and the Design and Construction Division (1986-1993).
The Branch was renamed Planning and Design Services Branch in 1979, but took the name Design Services Branch again in 1980.
In 1993, the Branch was transferred to the Management Board Secretariat, then to the Ontario Realty Corporation, where it became part of the Property Development Division.
The Design Services Branch ceased to exist in 1999, and its responsibilities were divided within various branches of the Ontario Realty Corporation.
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The Design Services Branch was responsible for all matters relating to architectural design, electrical and structural engineering, internal layout and landscaping for buildings constructed or renovated by the Ministry of Government Services on behalf of the Government of Ontario.
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RAD: Rules for Archival Description, 2nd edn (2008)
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2026-11-16: migrated to AtoM
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Ministry of Government Services Annual Reports, 1972-1992.
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Agency not found in Canadiana Authorities.
Archivist(s):
Crockett