Treasury Board President Tony Clement (Parry Sound-Muskoka, Ont.) announced new measures to increase the transparency of government contracts. For the first time, contracts over $10,000 published on departmental websites as part of their proactive disclosure will identify which ones have been awarded to former public servants in receipt of a pension under the Public Service … Read more
Treasury Board President Tony Clement (Parry Sound-Muskoka, Ont.) hosted an online conversation with Canadians and businesses to discuss how the government's recently unveiled Red Tape Reduction Action Plan will help businesses save time and money dealing with government regulators. Clement hosted two tweet chats on the Red Tape Reduction Action Plan. One was held in … Read more
President of the Treasury Board and Minister for the Federal Economic Development Initiative for Northern Ontario Tony Clement (Parry Sound-Muskoka, Ont.) unveiled plans to revamp the government's Open Data portal during an address at the World Congress on Information Technology in Montréal, Que. Clement said that Canadians are on the cusp of some truly exciting … Read more
Treasury Board President Tony Clement (Parry Sound-Muskoka, Ont.) signaled the government's support for parliamentary recommendations that call for increased transparency and accountability to financial reporting in the House of Commons and aim to strengthen parliamentarians' ability to make informed decisions when voting on government spending. In its response to the Seventh Report of the Standing … Read more
President of the Treasury Board and Minister for the Federal Economic Development Initiative for Northern Ontario Tony Clement (Parry Sound-Muskoka, Ont.) highlighted government commitment to cutting red tape and keeping taxes low so entrepreneurs are free to do what they do best: innovate, invest and create jobs, at Ignition, the Edmonton Chamber of Commerce's small … Read more
President of the Treasury Board and Minister for the Federal Economic Development Initiative for Northern Ontario Tony Clement (Parry Sound-Muskoka, Ont.) announced pension reforms that will bring public sector and Members of Parliament contribution rates more fairly in line with the private sector, resulting in substantial savings for Canadian taxpayers. Clement said that for the … Read more
Treasury Board President Tony Clement (Parry Sound-Muskoka, Ont.) told the leading internet governance association that the Government of Canada is committed to an open Internet through its Open Data initiative and its support for a multi-stakeholder model of Internet governance. Clement discussed the government's Open Data initiative, a portal which houses vast stores of government-collected … Read more
Treasury Board President Tony Clement (Parry Sound-Muskoka, Ont.) announced new measures that will result in savings for Canadian taxpayers and enhanced accountability across the government. Clement said ministers will now approve spending for all department-related events where total planned costs of a single event are above $25,000. These costs include travel (transportation, accommodations, and meals), … Read more
Treasury Board President Tony Clement (Parry Sound-Muskoka, Ont.) spoke to the Ottawa Economic Club about the government's ongoing commitment to keep taxes low, rein in costs and streamline operations as part of the government's pledge to balance the budget and support jobs, growth and long-term prosperity. Clement also highlighted savings measures that will save taxpayers … Read more
Treasury Board President Tony Clement (Parry Sound-Muskoka, Ont.) unveiled the Red Tape Reduction Action Plan, the Government of Canada's ambitious plan to cut red tape that will further free up business to invest in jobs and growth and cement Canada's reputation as one of the best places in the world to do business. The action … Read more
