The National Capital Commission is the federal Crown corporation dedicated to ensuring that the National Capital is a dynamic and inspiring source of pride for all Canadians, and a legacy for generations to come.

Mandate

The National Capital Commission is a federal Crown corporation created by Canada’s Parliament in 1959 under the National Capital Act. Its predecessors were the Federal District Commission, created in 1927, and the Ottawa Improvement Commission, created in 1899.

The NCC is subject to the accountability regime set out in Part X of the Financial Administration Act. It reports to Parliament through the minister designated as minister responsible for the National Capital Act.

Building on more than a century of experience, the NCC provides unique value in the Capital Region by fulfilling three specific roles: long-term planner of federal lands, principal steward of nationally significant public places, and creative partner committed to excellence in development and conservation.

The NCC has an important role to play in protecting cultural and archaeological resources, and managing them as part of Canada’s legacy.

Facts about the NCC

Minister

The Honourable Joël Lightbound, Minister of Government Transformation, Public Works and Procurement

Number of employees

419 (2017)

Portfolio of assets

As the Capital’s largest property owner, the NCC owns and manages more than 11 percent of all lands in the National Capital Region. We also own more than 1,600 properties in our real estate portfolio, including the Capital’s six official residences; commercial, residential and heritage buildings; and agricultural facilities.

Economic contribution to the region

The NCC makes a significant economic contribution to the National Capital Region, awarding about 4,000 contracts a year, valued at some $53 million. Our green assets, such as Gatineau Park, also support job creation and economic development, and are a valuable source of natural capital.

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