Treasury Board President Tony Clement (Parry Sound-Muskoka, Ont.) announced new red tape relief for Canadian businesses as part of the Government of Canada's commitment to support jobs, growth and long-term prosperity. Clement unveiled proposed changes to the Food and Drug Regulations that will reduce red tape for Canadian pharmacies, saving pharmacies an estimated $8.7 million … Read more
The government is providing Canadians with more access to government information than ever before according to an annual report released that tracks statistics on the government's Access to Information and Privacy (ATIP) program. The government completed 43,664 access to information requests in 2011-12, nearly double that of a decade ago, according to the Info Source: … Read more
Treasury Board President Tony Clement (Parry Sound-Muskoka, Ont.) introduced the supply bill in the House of Commons. This bill will deliver the $2.5 billion in voted appropriations for the 63 organizations found in the 2012-13 Supplementary Estimates (B) tabled on Nov. 8. Once Bill C-50 receives royal assent, it becomes law in the form of … Read more
The government will be issuing a statement to all federal employees reminding them of their right to decorate their desks and office space as they see fit. The Government of Canada has no guidelines that restrict federal employees from putting up Christmas or other holiday decorations in their workspace. More information is available online. Call … Read more
Treasury Board President Tony Clement (Parry Sound-Muskoka, Ont.) welcomed Startup Canada's efforts to support entrepreneurship at an Ottawa event where the grassroots organization unveiled the results of a six-month national tour aimed at bringing together entrepreneurs across the country. Startup Canada is a volunteer-run organization, which promotes Canadian entrepreneurship and fosters networks of entrepreneurial communities. … Read more
Treasury Board President Tony Clement (Parry Sound-Muskoka, Ont.) announced that 10,980 public service jobs have been eliminated so far as part of Economic Action Plan 2012. The job reductions have been achieved through a combination of attrition, which includes retirement, and positions eliminated under the collectively bargained workforce adjustment process. In the first half of … Read more
Treasury Board President Tony Clement (Parry Sound-Muskoka, Ont.) highlighted the government's plan to keep taxes low, rein in spending, and cut costly red tape during a meeting with members of the Comox Valley and Campbell River business community. The full release is available online. Call 613-957-2666.
Treasury Board President Tony Clement (Parry Sound-Muskoka, Ont.) tabled in the House of Commons the 2012-13 Supplementary Estimates (B). Clement said that sound public finances are a cornerstone of this government and the government will continue to keep parliamentarians and Canadians informed of spending plans through this important financial reporting tool. More information is available … Read more
Treasury Board President Tony Clement (Parry Sound-Muskoka, Ont.) highlighted a proposed new licence for the Government's Open Data Portal that will make it easier to download and reuse government data during an address at the Government Technology Exhibition and Conference in Ottawa. The government is asking for feedback and comments on the proposed new licence … Read more
A historic bill to reform the MP pension plan received royal assent. The Pension Reform Act, Bill C-46, amends the Members of Parliament Retiring Allowances Act so that MPs will pay 50 per cent of the pension plan's cost, up from the current 14 per cent. Once fully implemented, MPs' contributions will nearly quadruple from … Read more
