On December 12, 2003, the Prime Minister announced a new policy on the mandatory publication of travel and hospitality expenses for selected government officials.

On February 25, 2004, the government announced the mandatory publication of information concerning the reclassification of occupied positions in the Public Service of Canada.

On March 23, 2004, the government announced a new policy on the mandatory publication of contracts over $10,000. Beginning on October 31, 2004, and every three months thereafter, this website will be updated to include information on new contracts awarded in the previous three months.

On October 21, 2005, the Government announced its commitment to proactively disclose the awarding of grants and contributions over $25,000 as part of its Management Improvement Agenda.