About Canada's Performance 2006
This is the sixth Canada's Performance report tabled in Parliament by the President of the Treasury Board. Canada's
Performance 2006 tracks the federal government's contribution to Canada's performance as a nation in four key
policy areas–economic affairs, social affairs, international affairs, and government affairs. The report provides a
whole-of-government perspective from which to view the plans, results, and resources of individual federal departments
and agencies as presented in their spring planning and fall performance reports.
How to get more information
The electronic version of this report includes many links to additional information discussed in this report, as well
as to information on the plans and performance of federal departments and agencies. If you would like further
information or would like to make comments or suggestions regarding Canada's Performance 2006, please
contact:
Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat
Results-based Management Division
140 O'Connor Street
7th Floor, East Tower
Ottawa ON K1A 0R5
Telephone: 613-957-7183
Fax: 613-957-7044
Email: rma-mrr@tbs-sct.gc.ca
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Accountability is the foundation on which Canada's system of responsible government rests. It is key to assuring
Parliament– and, through it, all Canadians–that the Government of Canada is using public resources efficiently
and effectively. It ensures that the government is answerable for its actions.
Each year, federal departments submit performance reports, summarizing their results in meeting the objectives
outlined in departmental reports on plans and priorities. These documents help strengthen accountability to
Parliament by establishing a clear link between commitments and the progress made in delivering on them.
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Canada's Performance constitutes an important companion piece to departmental performance reports. It
provides a high-level overview for parliamentarians and helps them gain better access to additional information and
updates on departments' and agencies' achievements. It also includes directions set by Canada's new government in the
latest budget and Speech from the Throne.
Canada's Performance tracks the federal government's contribution to this country's progress as a nation,
identifying both strengths and areas for improvement. In general, the results in this year's report confirm that Canada
is a great country in which to live, but we can always do better, and we will.
To better meet Canadians' expectations for openness and clear results on priorities that matter most to them,
Canada's new government will ensure accountability is a key part of our efforts to improve Canada's performance in the
future.
The paper version was signed by
John Baird
President of the Treasury Board
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