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Communications and Public Education Branch
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Ontario. Ministry of Transportation. Communications Services Branch
Ontario. Ministry of Transportation. Communications Branch (1989-1991)
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The Communications and Public Education Branch of the Ontario Ministry of Transportation was formed in 1987, assuming the functions of the Public and Safety Information Branch. The agency, initially known as the Communications Services Branch, reported to the Deputy Minister of Transportation and Communications. In 1989, the branch changed its name to the Communications Branch and was transferred to the Public Safety Education and Information Division. The branch became known as the Communications and Public Education Branch in 1991 and was shifted to the Customer Services and Communications Division. The Deputy Minister of the Ministry of Transportation resumed administrative responsibility for the branch in 1992.
In 1996 the corporate communications function of the Communications and Public Education Branch was transferred and combined with the corporate policy function in a new branch called the Corporate Policy and Communications Branch in the Policy and Planning Division. The distinct public education activities of the Communications and Public Education Branch were discontinued in 1996.
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The Communications and Public Education Branch disseminates information about operations and policies of the Ontario Ministry of Transportation in the areas of corporate communications and education of the public. The branch writes speeches and statements for ministry officials, organizes media conferences, and prepares press releases. It also promotes transportation safety education through the production of information programs including radio and television spots, films, exhibits, slide shows, news photos, and periodical publications. The branch represents the Ministry of Transportation at opening ceremonies relating to transportation safety, arranges a variety of public functions, and aids in the provision of a road reporting service to the motoring public.
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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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Sources
KWIC Index to Government Services, 1986-1994; Government of Ontario Telephone Directories 1973-1997; Ministry of Transportation/Transportation and Communications Annual Reports, 1974-1987.
Maintenance notes
Not found in Canadiana Authorities, 1996-12-24.
Archivist(s):
Lisa Singer, Mark Epp