Treasury Board President Scott Brison (Kings-Hants, N.S.) was in Halifax to highlight Budget 2018. Brison spoke to local students at an event at Saint Mary’s University. The full release is available online. Call 613-369-3163.
Canada signed the Digital 7 (D7) charter, joining leading digital nations in a mission to harness digital technology to the benefit of citizens. The D7 charter commits Canada to working towards core principles of digital development, with a focus on user needs, open government, and a commitment to share and learn from D7 member nations. The … Read more
For fiscal year 2018 to 2019 and 2019 to 2020, the Main Estimates will be tabled by April 16, instead of by March 1. This is intended to allow parliamentarians and Canadians to see better alignment between the budget and estimates, making it easier for them to hold the government to account. With the Main … Read more
The government announced it has set a new target to reduce GHG emissions by 80 per cent by 2050, relative to 2005 levels, as part of its renewal and expansion of greening government operations. The new Greening Government Strategy target is consistent with world-leading jurisdictions. Federal investments in cleaner energy and in energy efficiency are … Read more
The recipients of the 2017 Public Service Award of Excellence were recognized for their outstanding contributions to the federal public service. Michael Wernick, Clerk of the Privy Council and Secretary to the Cabinet, presented the awards at a ceremony in Ottawa, and congratulated recipients on their significant achievements. The full release is available online. Call … Read more
Treasury Board President Scott Brison (Kings-Hants, N.S.) made the following statement: “It’s a pleasure to sign this Memorandum of Understanding with Matthew Hancock, Minister of State for Digital for the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Our 2 governments have agreed to work together towards 4 shared goals: to provide better digital … Read more
Canada has agreed to take on the role of lead government co-chair of the Open Government Partnership (OGP) for 2018-19, as well as supporting government co-chair for 2017-18. Treasury Board President Scott Brison (Kings-Hants, N.S.) will represent Canada in its role as co-chair of the OGP. The full release is available online. Call 613-369-3163.
Budget 2017 announced a review of the government’s business innovation and clean technology programs. The review has gathered information on 90 business-facing programs from 20 departments, representing $2.38 billion in annual spending. As part of the government’s commitment to openness and transparency, this information, which includes a catalogue of the business innovation and clean technology programs … Read more
The Government of Canada has announced it will be providing an incentive package to enhance the recruitment and retention of compensation advisors to address pay administration system issues related to the implementation of Phoenix. The incentive package will apply to compensation advisors at the AS 01, AS 02 and AS 03 group and levels, who work … Read more
Treasury Board President Scott Brison (Kings-Hants, N.S.) announced the creation of the Experts Advisory Group that will advise him directly on his review of the Official Languages Regulations. Each member of this volunteer group has considerable professional experience in official languages and has their ear to the ground of minority linguistic communities across the country. The … Read more
