Public Prosecution Service Canada

What Public Prosecution Service Canada does

The Public Prosecution Service of Canada (PPSC / Service des poursuites pénales du Canada) is a federal government department established under the Director of Public Prosecutions Act, headquartered in Ottawa at 160 Elgin Street. It is the sole national authority responsible for prosecuting federal offences in Canada — including drug offences, environmental offences, money laundering, organized crime, tax evasion, terrorism, and Criminal Code offences in the territories — and for providing legal advice and assistance to federal law enforcement agencies such as the RCMP, CSIS, and Fisheries and Oceans. The PPSC is led by the Director of Public Prosecutions, George Dolhai, and operates through a network of regional offices covering all provinces and territories (Ottawa, Montréal, Toronto, Brampton, Calgary, Winnipeg, Whitehorse) staffed by 1,001–5,000 employees.

The PPSC's core offerings include: the National Fine Recovery Program (PNRA/NFRP), which administers recovery of unpaid federal fines through partnerships with the Canada Revenue Agency, Department of Fisheries and Oceans, and four private collection agencies (Equifax, Wincollect, FDR Ltd., Consolidated Legal Services LLP); the "Pay a Fine" online portal with Moneris Solutions for credit card payments; the PPSC Deskbook, the authoritative legal reference for federal prosecutors; a Public Feedback and Complaints system; and Agent Agreements governing relationships with private law firms (legal agents) who prosecute federal offences on behalf of the Director of Public Prosecutions. Operational technology is limited to the iCase case management system for legal agent billing and file management, with no disclosed AI or advanced automation capabilities.

As a Canadian federal government department, the PPSC does not operate on a commercial revenue model. It is entirely funded through parliamentary appropriations under the authority of the Attorney General of Canada, serves the Crown and the public at no charge, and is accountable to Parliament. Its distribution model combines direct regional office prosecution with a contracted Agent Network of private law firms operating across designated locations.

Name

Public Prosecution Service Canada

Legal name

Public Prosecution Service of Canada

Website

https://ppsc-sppc.gc.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

The Public Prosecution Service of Canada is a federal government department that prosecutes all federal offences in Canada and provides legal advice to law enforcement agencies, operating through regional offices and a contracted Agent Network across all provinces and territories.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Ottawa

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

The Public Prosecution Service of Canada (PPSC) is an independent federal prosecuting authority responsible for prosecuting federal offences across Canada and providing pre-charge and post-charge legal advice to federal law enforcement agencies. The organization operates through regional offices covering all provinces and territories, supplemented by a network of private law firms (agents) appointed to conduct federal prosecutions, and runs the National Fine Recovery Program (NFRP) to administer the recovery of unpaid federal fines.

Product overview

The Public Prosecution Service of Canada (PPSC) is a national, independent prosecuting authority for federal offences. The organization operates as a single integrated government service rather than a platform-plus-modules architecture. Its core offerings include: the National Fine Recovery Program for collecting unpaid federal fines; an online Pay a Fine portal for credit card payments; the PPSC Deskbook providing legal guidance to federal prosecutors; a Public Feedback and Complaints system; and Agent Agreements governing relationships with private law firms (legal agents) who conduct prosecutions on behalf of the Crown. The PPSC does not offer commercial software products but provides public-facing services for fine payment, legal guidance, and complaint resolution.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Programme national de recouvrement des amendes (PNRA): National Fine Recovery Program - responsible for administering the recovery of unpaid federal fines owed to the Government of Canada

Products and services

• Federal Prosecution Services Prosecution of federal criminal offences in Canada, including drug offences, environmental offences, money laundering, organized crime, tax evasion, terrorism, Criminal Code offences in territories, and regulatory offences. Conducted on behalf of the Crown through regional offices and an agent (private law firm) network.
• National Fine Recovery Program (Programme national de recouvrement des amendes) Federal program administered by the PPSC responsible for the recovery of unpaid federal fines imposed by courts and owed to the Government of Canada. Federal fines have no statute of limitations. Partners with federal agencies (CRA, DFO) and private collection agencies to enforce payment.
• Pay a Fine / Payer une amende Online portal for paying federal fines via credit card (Visa/Mastercard) through Moneris Solutions, with payments also accepted in person at provincial courthouses, by check, money order, or bank draft.
• Public Feedback and Complaints System Formal process for receiving and processing public feedback and complaints about PPSC employee or agent actions, services, procedures, practices, or policies. Includes formal and informal resolution processes available to victims of crime, accused persons, witnesses, and the general public.
• PPSC Deskbook (Guide du SPPC) Comprehensive legal reference guide that sets out guiding principles which all federal prosecutors and persons acting as federal prosecutors must follow. Covers prosecution decisions, evidence disclosure, sentencing, and mandatory minimum penalties.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Integration8 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• Canada Revenue Agency (Agence du revenu du Canada)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2007The National Fine Recovery Program (PNRA) has a formal agreement with the Canada Revenue Agency for the Debt Compensation Program (PCDR), which allows income tax refunds and certain tax credits to be applied against Crown debts including unpaid federal fines.
• Department of Fisheries and Oceans Canada (Pêches et Océans Canada)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe PNRA has partnered with the Department of Fisheries and Oceans for the recovery of unpaid fines for violations under fisheries laws and regulations. Failure to pay may result in denial of new fishing permits or suspension/revocation of existing permits.
• EquifaxsupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPrivate collection agency partner engaged by the National Fine Recovery Program to facilitate the recovery of unpaid federal fines.
• Wincollect Pty Ltd.supportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPrivate collection agency partner engaged by the National Fine Recovery Program to facilitate the recovery of unpaid federal fines.
• Financial Debt Recovery (FDR) Ltd.supportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPrivate collection agency partner engaged by the National Fine Recovery Program to facilitate the recovery of unpaid federal fines.
• Consolidated Legal Services LLPsupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPrivate collection agency partner engaged by the National Fine Recovery Program to facilitate the recovery of unpaid federal fines.
• Canadian Centre for Diversity and InclusionsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerPPSC has partnered with the Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion to offer free learning tools and events to support equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility initiatives.

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Crown Prosecution Service (UK): The CPS is the principal public prosecuting authority for England and Wales, prosecuting criminal cases on behalf of the Crown. It is the closest international structural counterpart to PPSC, sharing mandate, public-sector status, and central oversight.
• Crown Law Office / Crown Solicitors (New Zealand): Crown Law Office is New Zealand's government legal office providing prosecution services and legal advice to government. Directly comparable as a national prosecution and advisory function.
• Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (Ireland): The Irish DPP is an independent statutory authority responsible for prosecuting criminal offences on behalf of the State. It mirrors PPSC's structural independence and prosecutorial mandate at the national level.
• Australian Director of Public Prosecutions (CDPP): The Commonwealth DPP prosecutes serious federal criminal offences across Australia. It is structurally analogous to PPSC, with a national scope and statutory independence.
• Public Prosecution Service of Northern Ireland: The PPSNI is an independent statutory body responsible for prosecuting criminal offences in Northern Ireland. Comparable in governance, mandate scope, and operational model to PPSC.

Broad incumbents

• US Department of Justice: The DOJ houses US federal prosecutors (US Attorneys) and enforces federal law. It is the federal-level US counterpart to PPSC, although DOJ has a much broader mandate spanning enforcement, prisons, and law enforcement agencies.
• Department of Justice Canada: Justice Canada is the parent federal department from which PPSC was carved out and provides legal policy and advisory services. It is comparable as the umbrella Canadian federal legal authority, though PPSC's prosecutorial remit is distinct.

Emerging players

• Serious Fraud Office (UK): The SFO is a specialist UK agency investigating and prosecuting serious and complex fraud, bribery, and corruption. Comparable to PPSC's specialized federal mandates for complex financial crime.

Regional players

• European Public Prosecutor's Office (EPPO): EPPO is the independent EU body responsible for investigating and prosecuting crimes against the EU budget. Comparable in independence, cross-jurisdiction scope, and specialized federal-level prosecutorial focus, though geographically distinct.

Others

• Ontario Crown Attorneys / Ministry of the Attorney General: Ontario's provincial prosecutors handle provincial offences in Ontario, often coordinating with PPSC on federal matters. Adjacent rather than directly competitive, but operationally coordinated with PPSC on crossover cases.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

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