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![]() ![]() Accountability Restored with Landmark Legislation - Federal Accountability Act introduced to rebuild confidence and trust of Canadians
April 11, 2006 OTTAWA, - Prime Minister Stephen Harper's government today introduced the proposed Federal Accountability Act to restore Canadians' trust in government. "With the Federal Accountability Act, we are creating a new culture of accountability that will change forever the way business is done in Ottawa," Prime Minister Harper said. Treasury Board President John Baird introduced the Act in Parliament. An Action Plan was also released, which includes additional measures the Harper government will undertake in order to deliver on all its campaign commitments to clean up government. "People who work hard, pay their taxes, and play by the rules want accountability from their government," said Minister Baird. "Today is about putting the legacy of political scandal behind us and restoring Canadians' trust in government." The Federal Accountability Act and Action Plan would:
"These measures will strengthen and streamline government so it can function more efficiently," Prime Minister Harper said. "We are following through on our commitment to deliver good, clean government to Canadians." Mr. Baird added that the Government will work with Parliament to move this important legislation forward. The Government will also immediately begin to implement the non-legislative elements of the Action Plan. The Action Plan, draft legislation, fact sheets, and other materials are available at www.accountability.gc.ca, or through the contact information below: Email: info@tbs-sct.gc.ca - 30 - For more information, contact: Mike Van Soelen Robert Makichuk If there is a discrepancy between any printed version and the electronic version of this news release, the electronic version will prevail.
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