Treasury Board President Scott Brison (Kings-Hants, N.S.) introduced significant amendments to modernize theAccess to Information Act, expand the scope of the law and make more government information open by default. The package proposes to break new ground by giving the Information Commissioner increased powers, including the ability to order the release of documents. It creates new requirements for … Read more
To mark National Public Service Week, many departments and agencies of the federal government will be organizing events to celebrate their accomplishments and efforts as part of the Public Service of Canada. This year’s theme is “Proudly Serving Canadians for 150 years” as we also mark this historic anniversary of Confederation. The full release is available online. … Read more
The Government of Canada welcomed the passage of Bill C-7 by the Senate. This legislation will create a new labour relations regime for Royal Canadian Mounted Police members and reservists. The legislation passed addresses concerns previously raised in the Senate by increasing the scope of issues that can be bargained. These amendments will allow the employer … Read more
Members of the Joint Union/Management Task Force on Diversity and Inclusion presented Treasury Board President Scott Brison (Kings-Hants, N.S.) with a progress update on the group’s work. The update summarizes their work over the past six months and identifies areas for potential action. These actions include creating tools to ensure that diversity and inclusion are … Read more
Treasury Board President Scott Brison (Kings-Hants, N.S.) made the following statement: We thank the Auditor General for his work. The information in these reports will help the government to continue delivering on its priorities. This government has put forward an ambitious agenda and is committed to delivering real and meaningful results to Canadians. In terms of … Read more
The Government of Canada tabled a motion to move forward with Bill C-7, legislation to create a new labour relations regime for Royal Canadian Mounted Police members and reservists. The Government’s motion addresses the Senate’s views on Bill C-7 by proposing to increase the scope of issues that can be bargained and accept Senate amendments that … Read more
Treasury Board President Scott Brison (Kings-Hants, N.S.) tabled the 2017-18 Supplementary Estimates (A), seeking Parliament’s approval of important investments in Canadians and their communities. This document includes an online table detailing the activities of organizations participating in horizontal initiatives that span multiple departments. The government has also continued the practice, initiated in 2016, of reconciling funding … Read more
The Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat issued the a statement regarding its role in relation to the Members of Parliament Retiring Allowances Act. The full statement is available online. Call 613-369-3163.
Treasury Board President Scott Brison (Kings-Hants, N.S.) announced additional measures to help the women and men who have been affected by Phoenix. Given that employees need more support and departments need more resources to help resolve payroll issues, the Government will instead keep those funds within departments so they can ensure their employees receive the pay they … Read more
Treasury Board President Scott Brison (Kings-Hants, N.S.) heralded the benefits of Canada-U.S. regulatory cooperation in a keynote address at the Great Lakes Economic Forum in Detroit, Michigan. Brison cited a recent regulatory cooperation achievement: under a Health Canada pilot project, certain U.S.-manufactured sunscreens can be marketed in Canada without duplicating effort by quarantining and testing for a … Read more
