Treasury Board President Tony Clement (Parry Sound-Muskoka, ON) launched a website for Canadians to access the government’s quarterly financial reports. As part of the Open Government initiative, for the first time, departments, agencies and Crown corporations are producing quarterly financial reports and making them public. Clement said this is another example of the Conservative government's … Read more
President of the Treasury Board Tony Clement (Parry Sound-Muskoka, ON) delivered an address to the Whitehorse Chamber of Commerce regarding the Government of Canada's commitment to balancing the budget in three years and eliminating the deficit. The goal is to find ongoing savings of at least $4 billion by 2014–15. On behalf of Minister of … Read more
Treasury Board President and Minister for the Federal Economic Development Initiative for Northern Ontario Tony Clement (Parry Sound-Muskoka, ON) made a statement on the current international economic crisis. Clement said Canadians know that when it comes to the economy and to protecting them and their families, they can count on the government to make prudent … Read more
Treasury Board President Tony Clement (Parry Sound-Muskoka, ON) delivered an address to participants at the Atlantic Institute for Market Studies regarding the Government's commitment to eliminating the deficit and balancing the budget in three years. Clement said to help return to a balanced budget, 67 organizations are reviewing operating expenses as well as grants and … Read more
The government announced that it is already taking action on some of the red tape reduction initiatives announced in the 2011 budget. Prime Minister Stephen Harper (Calgary Southwest, AB) has asked Minister of State (Small Business and Tourism) Maxime Bernier (Beauce, QC) to chair the Red Tape Reduction Commission. Harper has also asked Treasury Board … Read more
President of the Treasury Board and Conservative MP Tony Clement (Parry Sound-Muskoka, ON) helped honour a number of outstanding employees during the Public Service Award of Excellence ceremony. Clement said the event is an excellent opportunity to recognize the hard work and commitment of all federal public service employees who every day make a difference … Read more
Treasury Board President Tony Clement (Parry Sound-Muskoka, ON) reminded Canadians that National Public Service Week is taking place from June 12 to 18, 2011. The annual celebration recognizes the important work of Canada's public servants in departments and agencies across the country with events to celebrate the achievements and contributions of employees. The full release … Read more
Treasury Board President Tony Clement (Parry Sound-Muskoka, ON) addressed delegates at the annual symposium for the Association of Professional Executives of the Public Service of Canada. Clement said that the success and effectiveness of the Government of Canada's fiscal austerity will depend upon the expertise of the Public Service. Clement also said that Canada is … Read more
Treasury Board President Stockwell Day (Okanagan-Coquihalla, BC) issued a statement on the Government of Canada's continued commitment to an open government. He said the expansion of open government will give Canadians the opportunity to access public information in more useful and readable formats, enable greater insight into the inner workings of the Government and empower … Read more
Treasury Board President Stockwell Day (Okanagan—Coquihalla, BC) launched the pilot project for an online Open Data Portal. The full release is available online. Call 613-952-5051.
