The primary motivation for a federal government entity to complete a Privacy Impact Assessment (PIA) is to receive program approvals from the Treasury Board of Canada. The Directive on Privacy Impact Assessment states that a PIA is required to ensure that privacy implications are properly addressed and that the program or service conforms with privacy protection requirements. This process is essential for obtaining necessary approvals from the Treasury Board, which oversees government spending and operations. The PIA helps demonstrate that the program respects privacy principles and the legal framework governing personal information handling by federal entities.