Federal Accountability Action Plan

Highlights

Introduction

Reforming the financing of political parties

Banning secret donations to political candidates

Strengthening the role of the Ethics Commissioner

Toughening the Lobbyists Registration Act

Ensuring truth in budgeting with a Parliamentary Budget Authority

Making qualified government appointments

Cleaning up the procurement of government contracts

Cleaning up government polling and advertising

Providing real protection for whistleblowers

Strengthening access to information legislation

Strengthening the power of the Auditor General

Strengthening auditing and accountability within departments

Creating a Director of Public Prosecutions

Conclusion