Federal Accountability Act
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News Releases
News Releases
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June 27, 2008 - Government Delivers on a Key Component of the Federal Accountability Act - The Lobbying Act
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May 15, 2008 - Government of Canada Continues to Strengthen
Canadians' Confidence in Procurement
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March 14, 2008 - Government House Leader Announces the Appointment of Canada's First
Parliamentary Budget Officer
- February 18, 2008 – Government Nominates Litigation
Expert To Lead Public Prosecution Service
Backgrounder: Brian Saunders
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January 4, 2008 - Government of Canada Publishes New Rules for Lobbyists
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December
13, 2007 - Government Takes Steps to Reduce Expenditures, Ensure Better Planning of Public Opinion Research
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September
19, 2007 - Canada's New Government Introduces New Measures to Enhance Fairness, and Transparency in Procurement
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August 3, 2007 - Prime Minister welcomes new Public Sector Integrity Commissioner
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July 9, 2007 - Another milestone for Canada's new Government in implementing the Federal Accountability Act
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July 3, 2007 - Canada's New Government Appoints Inaugural Members of the Public Servants Disclosure Protection Tribunal
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June 12, 2007 - Prime Minister nominates next Conflict of Interest and Ethics Commissioner
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June 12, 2007 - Prime Minister nominates next Public Sector Integrity Commissioner
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April 11, 2007 - Canada's New Government Appoints Independent Advisor to review public opinion research practices
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March 29, 2007 - Canada's New Government Announces Coming Into Force of Key Federal Accountability Act Provisions
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February 28, 2007 - Chair and Chief Executive Officer Functions Separated in Three Crown Corporations
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February 27, 2007 - Canada's New Government Delivers on Its Promise to Review Procurement Policy
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February 26, 2007 - Canada's New Government Starts Selection Process for Public Sector Integrity Commissioner
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February 22, 2007 - Agents of Parliament, Canadian Wheat Board and Foundations Brought Under Access to Information
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February 22, 2007 - Canada's New Government Launches Consultations on New Regulations Under the Lobbyists Registration Act
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February 22, 2007 - Canada's New Government Starts Search For Procurement Ombudsman
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February 14, 2007 - Canada's New Government Acting to Improve Grant and Contribution Programs
- Backgrounder: Summary of the Report of the Independent Blue Ribbon Panel on Grants and Contributions
- Backgrounder: Canada's New Government Acting to Improve Grant and Contribution Programs
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February 9, 2007 - Canada's New Government Moves to Strengthen Transparency and Integrity in Contracting
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February
7, 2007 - Canada's New Government Brings Tougher
Penalties for Fraud Involving Taxpayers' Money
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December 12, 2006 - News Release: Federal Accountability Act Becomes Law
- Backgrounder: Federal Accountability Act and Action Plan - Commitments and Actions
- Backgrounder: Progress on Federal Accountability Action Plan
- August 11, 2006 - Canada's New Government Moves to Restore Accountability to Advertising Procurement
- August 4, 2006 - Independent Blue Ribbon Panel Launches Consultations on the Federal Grants and Contributions Programs
- July 20, 2006 - Canada's New Government Takes Action to Untangle Web of Rules
- June 6, 2006 - Independent Blue Ribbon Panel to Advise on Grant and Contribution Programs
- April 21, 2006 - Prime Minister nominates first chairperson of the Public Appointments Commission
- April 11, 2006 - Accountability Restored with Landmark Legislation - Federal Accountability Act introduced to rebuild confidence and trust of Canadians
Media Advisories
- Treasury Board President John Baird at the Ottawa Chamber of Commerce on the Federal Accountability Act
[2006-04-24] The Honourable John Baird, President of the Treasury Board of Canada, introduced the proposed Federal Accountability Act on April 11, 2006, taking action to earn back the trust of Canadians.
- Treasury Board President John Baird at the Burlington Chamber of Commerce for the Federal Accountability Act
[2006-04-13] OTTAWA, April 13, 2006 The Honourable John Baird, President of the Treasury Board of Canada, tabled the proposed Federal Accountability Act on April 11, 2006, taking action to earn back the trust of Canadians. This will be the topic of Minister Baird's address to the Burlington Chamber of Commerce on April 18, 2006 at the Holiday Inn, Burlington. Minister Baird will also be available for pre-scheduled one-on-one interviews with local media when in Burlington.
- Media Availability with Treasury Board President John Baird in Toronto
[2006-04-12] The Honourable John Baird, President of the Treasury Board, yesterday tabled the proposed Federal Accountability Act to take action to earn back the trust of Canadians. Minister Baird will be available for pre-scheduled one-on-one interviews with Greater Toronto Area media tomorrow, Thursday, April 13, 2006 starting at 11:00 a.m.
