Briefing Notes
Topics briefed to ministers and deputy ministers
Data last updated: February 01, 2026 from Open Canada
Total Briefing Notes
16,113
By Addressee
8,901
Deputy Minister
7,212
Minister
By Action Required
6,653
For Information
6,298
For Decision
3,162
For Signature
Understanding Briefing Note Codes
Addressee
M - Minister (Cabinet member responsible for the department)
D - Deputy Minister (Senior public servant who leads the department)
Action Required
I - For Information (no action needed)
S - For Signature (document requires signing)
D - For Decision (choice or direction needed)