Treasury Board President Tony Clement (Parry Sound-Muskoka, Ont.) announced that the Government of Canada has reached a tentative agreement with the Correctional Services (CX) Group, the union representing correctional officers employed in federal penitentiaries. The offer is consistent with settlements reached with other groups in the core public administration and is aligned with what is … Read more
Treasury Board President Tony Clement (Parry Sound-Muskoka, Ont.) outlined the Government of Canada's efforts to reduce red tape, and highlighted Economic Action Plan 2013, in an address to members of the Charlottetown Chamber of Commerce, and on July 23 to members of the Summerside Rotary Club. The full release is available online. Call 613-957-2666.
Treasury Board President Tony Clement (Parry Sound-Muskoka, Ont.) said the Government of Canada has presented the Professional Association of Foreign Service Officers an offer that is fair and reasonable to both employees and taxpayers. Last week, the Professional Association of Foreign Service Officers requested the Government enter into binding arbitration to end the union's strike. … Read more
Treasury Board President Tony Clement (Parry Sound-Muskoka, Ont.) announced that the Government of Canada has made electronic publishing its new standard for all documents as part of an ongoing commitment to reduce costs and modernize operations. Publications will still be available in print ready formats and will be printed on request. Publications related to health, … Read more
Treasury Board President Tony Clement (Parry Sound-Muskoka, Ont.) announced that the Government of Canada has reached a tentative agreement with the Aircraft Operations (AO) Group. The full release is available online. Call 613-957-2640.
Treasury Board President Tony Clement (Parry Sound-Muskoka, Ont.) launched the Government of Canada's much-anticipated next-generation Open Data portal, data.gc.ca, providing unprecedented access to government data and information and demonstrating Canada's international commitment to transparency and open government. The launch of data.gc.ca coincided with an event by Citizenship and Immigration Minister Jason Kenney (Calgary Southeast, Alta.) … Read more
The treasury board secretariat announced the names of the 184 recipients of the Public Service Award of Excellence 2013. "This year's recipients delivered results in a wide range of areas, from supporting policing in remote communities, to improving access to data, to quickly delivering government services to communities in times of crisis," said Wayne G. … Read more
Treasury Board President Tony Clement (Parry Sound-Muskoka, Ont.) underscored the pivotal role the public service plays in delivering timely, effective service to Canadians as part of National Public Service Week, which takes place June 9 to 15, 2013. For more than 20 years, National Public Service Week has been an opportunity to recognize the achievements … Read more
Treasury Board President Tony Clement (Parry Sound-Muskoka, Ont.) introduced the Full Supply Bill for the 2013-14 Main Estimates and the Supply Bill for the Supplementary Estimates (A), 2013-14 in the House of Commons. While the 2013-14 Main Estimates were under review, an Interim Supply Bill was introduced to ensure that departments and agencies have the … Read more
Treasury Board President Tony Clement (Parry Sound-Muskoka, Ont.) announced a new mandatory system for tracking employee performance aimed at boosting productivity and ensuring Canadians receive modern, effective and efficient public service. The new Directive on Performance Management introduces, for the first time, a government-wide system for tracking employee performance. More information is available online. Call … Read more
