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