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News Releases

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

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.