11. Related Party Transactions
The Agency is related as a result of common ownership to all Government of Canada departments, agencies, and Crown corporations. The Agency enters into transactions with these entities in the normal course of business and on normal trade terms.
(a) Services provided without charge by other government departments
During the year, the Agency received the employer’s contribution to the health and dental insurance plans, accommodation, and legal services, without charge from other government departments. These amounts have been recognized in the Agency’s Statement of Operations and Agency Net Financial Position as follows:
| (In thousands of dollars) | 2012 | 2011 |
|---|---|---|
| Employer's contribution to the health and dental insurance plans | $43,558 | $40,884 |
| Accommodation | 30,736 | 22,980 |
| Legal services | 1,909 | 1,957 |
| Shared Services Canada expenses | 6,561 | - |
| Total | $82,764 | $65,821 |
(b) Other transactions with related parties
| (In thousands of dollars) | 2012 | 2011 |
|---|---|---|
| Accounts receivable from other government departments and agencies | $2,385 | $3,394 |
| Accounts payable to other government departments and agencies | 6,071 | 19,817 |
| Expenses – Other Government departments and agencies | 121,494 | 123,070 |
| Revenues – Other Government departments and agencies | 242 | 262 |