Treasury Board President Tony Clement (Parry Sound-Muskoka, Ont.) highlighted the value of Open Data to students and innovators at the University of Toronto. He announced his support for the Great Canadian Appathon (GCA), now in its fourth year, and plans for a new, forthcoming national Open Data Appathon that will serve to bring the high … Read more
Treasury Board President Tony Clement (Parry Sound-Muskoka, Ont.) outlined the government's approach to modernizing disability management in the public service with representatives of the Canadian Alliance on Mental Illness and Mental Health. "The public service needs a better way of managing its archaic disability management system," said Clement. "A revamped plan will provide appropriate supports … Read more
Treasury Board President Tony Clement (Parry Sound-Muskoka, Ont.) delivered a keynote address to this year's Government Technology Exhibition and Conference to outline the modernization and streamlining of government IT supporting back office operations. Canada is pursuing enterprise opportunities to standardize and transform its back office IT environment. It is consolidating where possible, through enterprise-wide solutions … Read more
Treasury Board President Tony Clement (Parry Sound-Muskoka, Ont.) issued a statement on the PAFSO tentative agreement. "I am pleased to announce that today, Tim Edwards, President of the Professional Association of Foreign Service Officers (PAFSO), and I have signed a tentative agreement. The settlement represents the efforts of both parties to reach an agreement that … Read more
Treasury Board President Tony Clement (Parry Sound-Muskoka, Ont.) introduced the members of the new Regulatory Advisory Committee, a key pillar of the Government of Canada's Red Tape Reduction Action Plan. The Regulatory Advisory Committee's main task will be to provide the president of the Treasury Board with unvarnished advice on the fairness and reliability of … Read more
Treasury Board President Tony Clement (Parry Sound-Muskoka, Ont.) outlined the Government of Canada's actions to reduce red tape, freeze EI premium rates, and support small businesses in a round-table discussion with members of the Richmond Hill business community. Conservative MP Costas Menegakis (Richmond Hill, Ont.) joined Clement at the round-table discussion. The full release is … Read more
Treasury Board President Tony Clement (Parry Sound-Muskoka, Ont.) met with Barrie business leaders to outline the Government of Canada's measures to reduce red tape for businesses, keep taxes low, and create jobs, growth, and long-term prosperity. Conservative MP Patrick Brown (Barrie, Ont.) joined Clement at the round-table discussion. The full release is available online. Call … Read more
Treasury Board President Tony Clement (Parry Sound-Muskoka, Ont.) was a key speaker at Accelerate TO, an annual conference that brings together experts, investors, and innovators to support Canadian technology and entrepreneurship. "Accelerate TO has been pivotal in bringing together the high tech community and celebrating Canadian entrepreneurship and innovation," said Clement. The full release is … Read more
Treasury Board President Tony Clement (Parry Sound-Muskoka, Ont.) announced new measures to increase the transparency of government contracts. The new measures will ensure that more detailed information is published on contracts for services such as professional services and management consultant contracts. For example, rather than simply providing a generic description of the awarded contract, such … Read more
The Treasury Board of Canada has extended its consultation process on the government's progress to meet the first-year commitments in its Open Government Action Plan until September 16. "We want to provide Canadians with a further opportunity to share their views on the Government of Canada's progress in implementing our commitments to our partners in the … Read more
