On Sept. 10, 184 outstanding public servants were recognized during the annual Public Service Award of Excellence ceremony held at Rideau Hall. The awards were presented by Governor General David Johnston and Wayne G. Wouters, clerk of the Privy Council. The Public Service Award of Excellence is a non-monetary award announced annually during National Public … Read more
Treasury Board President Tony Clement (Parry Sound-Muskoka, Ont.) highlighted opportunities to spur innovation and growth using Open Data during a unique armchair discussion with Mark Barrenechea, president and CEO of Canadian tech success, OpenText, and Waterloo tech entrepreneurs. "The Open Data phenomenon is an incredibly exciting opportunity to unlock the value embedded in rich stores … Read more
Treasury Board President Tony Clement (Parry Sound-Muskoka, Ont.) spoke to business leaders in Mississauga, Ont., highlighting government measures to deliver more cost effective and efficient service to Canadians. Clement has unveiled ambitious plans to overhaul the government's outdated sick-leave system as well as introduce a rigorous system for tracking employee performance. These measures, aimed at … Read more
On Aug. 23, Treasury Board President Tony Clement (Parry Sound-Muskoka, Ont.) spoke to business leaders in Hamilton, Ont., about government measures to reduce red tape for business, keep taxes low, and create jobs, growth and long-term prosperity. Clement also spoke about the government's Red Tape Reduction Action Plan, which has saved Canadian businesses millions in … Read more
Treasury Board President Tony Clement (Parry Sound-Muskoka, Ont.) highlighted how the Government of Canada is reducing red tape and supporting job creation, economic growth and long-term prosperity in an address to Big River, Sask., business leaders. The full release is available online. Call 613-291-6158.
Treasury Board President Tony Clement (Parry Sound-Muskoka, Ont.) highlighted the government's efforts to support job creation, economic growth and long-term prosperity in an address to members of the Meadow Lake, Sask., business community. The full release is available online. Call 613-291-6158.
Treasury Board President Tony Clement (Parry Sound-Muskoka, Ont.) launched online consultations inviting Canadians to share their views on the Government of Canada's progress to meet the first-year commitments in its Open Government Action Plan. The online consultation will be open for three weeks, from Monday, Aug. 19 to Monday, Sept. 9, 2013, on data.gc.ca. The … Read more
Treasury Board President Tony Clement (Parry Sound-Muskoka, Ont.) announced that the Government of Canada has reached its third tentative agreement with a public sector union in the span of a month, underscoring the government's commitment to reaching fair and reasonable settlements that protect the interests of both employees and taxpayers. A tentative agreement was reached … Read more
Treasury Board President Tony Clement (Parry Sound-Muskoka, Ont.) outlined the Government of Canada's actions to reduce red tape and support job creation, growth, and long-term prosperity in an address to members of the Business Council of British Columbia. The full release is available online. Call 613-957-2666.
Treasury Board President Tony Clement (Parry Sound-Muskoka, Ont.), and Citizenship and Immigration Minister Chris Alexander (Ajax-Pickering, Ont.) issued the following statement on negotiations between the Government of Canada and the Professional Association of Foreign Service Officers (PAFSO). "The Government of Canada has put forward an offer to the Professional Association of Foreign Service Officers (PAFSO) … Read more
