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Additional Information on the Process of the Expenditure Review Committee
[2003-12-17] This backgrounder provides additional information on the process of the Expenditure Review Committee.
Government Takes Action to Control Spending
[2003-12-16] An extensive review of government spending and immediate measures to control costs was announced today by Treasury Board President, Reg Alcock and Finance Minister, Ralph Goodale to ensure the government has the flexibility to meet the priorities of Canadians.
The President of the Treasury Board of Canada Receives Final Report of the Government On-Line Advisory Panel
[2003-12-10] The Honourable Lucienne Robillard, President of the Treasury Board of Canada, today received the third and final report of the Government On-Line Advisory Panel. The panel was charged with providing advice and guidance on the development and implementation of the Government On-Line initiative.
Head of the Public Service Award 2003
[2003-12-01] The Head of the Public Service Award is designed to recognize employees and teams of employees who best exemplify the qualities required for the Public Service of Canada to meet the challenges of the future. These qualities include innovation, teamwork, ethics, partnership, use of new technologies and consultation.
Outstanding Achievement Award of the Public Service of Canada 2003
[2003-12-01] The Outstanding Achievement Award of the Public Service of Canada honours outstanding members of the Public Service of Canada from the executive officer and equivalent ranks as well as those at the Deputy Minister and equivalent levels.
President of the Treasury Board of Canada Announces New Directions for Official Languages
[2003-11-20] The Honourable Lucienne Robillard announced today important changes to the Government of Canada's official languages policies that will take effect on April 1, 2004.
President of the Treasury Board of Canada Very Satisfied with Passage of the Public Service Modernization Act
[2003-11-04] The Honourable Lucienne Robillard today welcomed the Senate's passage of Bill C-25, the Public Service Modernization Act.
The Honourable Lucienne Robillard Announces $800,000 to Strengthen Bilingualism in Federal institutions
[2003-10-31] The Honourable Lucienne Robillard today announced disbursement of $800,000 to reinforce bilingualism within federal institutions.
President of the Treasury Board of Canada Tables Canada's Performance 2003
[2003-10-30] The Honourable Lucienne Robillard today tabled Canada's Performance 2003 in the House of Commons.
President of the Treasury Board Tables Departmental Performance Reports for the Government of Canada
[2003-10-30] The Honourable Lucienne Robillard tabled today, in the House of Commons, Departmental Performance Reports for 87 Government of Canada departments and agencies.
New Deputy Comptroller General Appointed
[2003-10-30] Jim Judd, Secretary of the Treasury Board and Comptroller General of Canada, announced today the appointment of John Wiersema, FCA, as Deputy Comptroller General for the Government of Canada effective November 17, 2003.
Treasury Board Secretariat Recruitment Program: A Success Story for Financial Management and Internal Audit Communities
[2003-10-10] An award in recognition of the Financial Officer/Internal Auditor Recruitment and Development program (FORD/IARD).
President of the Treasury Board Responds to the Auditor General's Report on the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada
[2003-09-30] The Honourable Lucienne Robillard announced the government's response to the Auditor General's Report on the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada.
President of the Treasury Board Reports on Reallocation
[2003-09-29] The Honourable Lucienne Robillard announced the government has reallocated $1 billion in spending in 2003-04 to higher priorities, as outlined in Budget 2003.
President of the Treasury Board Announces Working Group to Review Internal Disclosure Protection in the Public Service of Canada
[2003-09-29] The President of the Treasury Board Announces Working Group to Review Internal Disclosure Protection in the Public Service of Canada.
Tabling of the 2003-2004 Supplementary Estimates (A)
[2003-09-23] The Honourable Lucienne Robillard tabled in the House of Commons the 2003-2004 Supplementary Estimates (A). These Supplementary Estimates are within and consistent with the overall planned spending level for 2003-2004, as set out in the February 2003 Budget.
Treasury Board President Announces Revised External Charging Policy
[2003-09-03] The Honourable Lucienne Robillard announced a revised policy on external charging, which requires greater accountability, transparency and stakeholder consultation in the development and management of user charges.
Letter to the Editor : Power Outage
[2003-08-27] Letter to the Editor from Jim Judd Regarding August 14, 2003 Power Outage
Government of Canada Returns to Normal Operations in Ontario
[2003-08-24] The Government of Canada will restore normal operations in all Ontario offices on Monday, August 25.
Government of Canada to Return to Normal Operations in Ontario
[2003-08-22] Based on the Government of Ontario's estimates of the availability of electrical power, the Government of Canada expects to restore normal operations in all Ontario offices on Monday, August 25.
Government of Canada Opens More Buildings in Ontario
[2003-08-21] The Government of Canada has decided to open more offices across Ontario tomorrow, restoring services as the power supply permits.
Update on Government of Canada Services in Ontario
[2003-08-20] At the request of the Government of Ontario, the Government of Canada continues to curtail its energy usage in Ontario. Our priority is to maintain services to the public in such areas as public security, health and safety and income security. Benefit payments under Employment Insurance, the Canada Pension Plan, Old Age Security, the Child Tax Benefit, veterans' benefits and other programs should be available as normal.
Federal Buildings to Open on Limited Basis
[2003-08-20] After discussion with Hydro Ottawa, the Government of Canada has decided to open a limited number of Ottawa offices tomorrow as services are gradually restored.
Update on Government of Canada Services in Ontario
[2003-08-19] In consultation with Ontario and municipal authorities, the Government of Canada will selectively and gradually restore services over the coming days, initially with minimal or zero impact on the power grid.
Federal Government Services Update During Power Reductions
[2003-08-18] At the request of the Government of Ontario, only employees in Ontario who are essential for emergency services should report for work on Tuesday, August 19, 2003. Government of Canada employees working in the province of Quebec are asked to report to work as usual, regardless of where they live.
Message to Government of Canada Employees
[2003-08-17] In response to the request from the Government of Ontario that all governments, businesses, industries and residential customers reduce the strain on the electrical power system, Jim Judd, Secretary of the Treasury Board, has directed that all Government of Canada departments and agencies in Ontario continue to operate at reduced levels.
Government Responds to Recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Senior Level Retention and Compensation
[2003-06-23] The Honourable Lucienne Robillard announced today that the government accepts most of the recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Senior Level Retention and Compensation, including improvements to the Performance Management Program for public service executives.
Values and Ethics Code for the Public Service of Canada
[2003-06-19] The Honourable Lucienne Robillard today announced a new Values and Ethics Code for the Public Service of Canada.
Government On-Line (GOL) Annual Report Tabled
[2003-06-16] Tony Tirabassi, parliamentary secretary to the Honourable Lucienne Robillard, tabled last Friday the second annual report on the Government On-Line (GOL) initiative.
National Public Service Week 2003: Proudly Serving Canadians
[2003-06-16] The Honourable Lucienne Robillard, has invited Canadians to recognize and celebrate Canada's public service employees during National Public Service Week 2003, which will be held from June 15 until June 21.
Award of Excellence and Employment Equity and Diversity Award 2003
[2003-06-16] The Honourable Lucienne Robillard announced today the winners of the Award of Excellence and the Employment Equity and Diversity Award, two of the most prestigious awards in the Public Service of Canada.
President of the Treasury Board Announces Expenditure and Management Reviews
[2003-05-29] The Honourable Lucienne Robillard, announced today that - as outlined in the Budget - Treasury Board is moving ahead with a broad review of expenditures and management in all departments and agencies over a five-year cycle.
The President of the Treasury Board Announces Aboriginal Awareness Week
[2003-05-20] The Honourable Lucienne Robillard, President of the Treasury Board of Canada and Member of Parliament for Westmount - Ville-Marie, today marked the start of Aboriginal Awareness Week by highlighting the contributions of Canada's Aboriginal peoples.
Treasury Board President announces revised Management of Government Information Policy
[2003-05-02] The Honourable Lucienne Robillard, announced today the release of the new Management of Government Information (MGI) Policy, which came into effect May 1, 2003.
Message To Departments Re: SARS
[2003-04-25] The Secretary of the Treasury Board, Jim Judd, sent a message to all federal public service employees. If individual employees have any concerns regarding SARS, including travel, they are encouraged to discuss those concerns with their manager.
Canada Leads World in E-Government for Third Straight Year
[2003-04-08] The Honourable Lucienne Robillard, welcomes favourably the report by the Accenture consulting group ranking Canada first among 22 countries in e-government for the third year in a row.
Bilingualism Among Public Service Executives: The President of the Treasury Board of Canada Announces Significant Progress
[2003-04-01] The Honourable Lucienne Robillard, announced that significant progress has been made in terms of bilingualism among senior executives of the Public Service of Canada.
Tabling of the 2003-2004 - Reports on Plans and Priorities for the Government of Canada
[2003-03-27] Tony Tirabassi, Parliamentary Secretary to the President, today tabled the 2003-2004 Reports on Plans and Priorities for 87 federal departments and agencies.
New Chair of the Public Sector Pension Investment Board Appointed
[2003-03-18] The Honourable Lucienne Robillard, President of the Treasury Board of Canada announced the appointment of Paul Cantor as the new chair of the Public Sector Pension Investment Board. Mr. Cantor succeeds William R.C. Blundell, whose term expires shortly.
Launch of the Rendez-Vous de la Francophonie 2003 in the Public Service of Canada
[2003-03-07] On behalf of the Honourable Lucienne Robillard, President of the Treasury Board of Canada, Mauril Bélanger officially launched the Rendez-vous de la Francophonie 2003 in the Public Service of Canada.
Tabling of the 2002-2003 Supplementary Estimates (B)
[2003-02-26] The 2002-2003 Supplementary Estimates (B) seek Parliament's approval to spend $1.9 billion on expenditures (voted budgetary appropriations) for 2002-2003. These expenditures are within the $175.8 billion in overall planned spending for 2002-2003, as set out in the Federal Budget of February 2003, but were not included in the 2002-2003 Main Estimates or Supplementary Estimates (A).
Tabling Of The 2003-2004 Main Estimates
[2003-02-26] The Honourable Lucienne Robillard, President of the Treasury Board of Canada and Member of Parliament for Westmount - Ville-Marie, tabled today, in the House of Commons, the 2003-2004 Main Estimates.
President of the Treasury Board Introduces Legislation to Modernize the Public Service of Canada
[2003-02-06] This press release is announcing that the Government is introducing the the first wide-ranging legislative reforms of human resources management in over 35 years
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