 Sound public sector
management matters. The objective of the government's pursuit of management excellence is to provide more responsive,
more innovative, and more accountable service to Canadians. That's why reports like Canada's Performance are so
important.
Canada's Performance 2005 provides a government-wide overview that enables spending and performance
information to be presented in a comprehensible format, easily accessible to parliamentarians and Canadians.
Through Canada's Performance 2005, Canadians will be able to see how their government contributes to
Canada's performance as a nation. This report helps Canadians understand how their tax dollars are spent.
This year's report is structured around three key policy areas—sustainable economy, Canada's social foundations,
and Canada's place in the world. This structure reflects other government documents, such as Budget 2005, in order to
assess the federal government's effort to improve the quality of life for Canadians.
Canada's Performance 2005 also includes a special chapter on Aboriginal Peoples that discloses all federal
spending on Aboriginal programs. In order to improve outcomes for Aboriginal people in Canada, we need to know how
much money is allocated by the federal government and how those funds are spent. By disclosing federal spending, we
can work together with Aboriginal people in Canada to improve programs and their results.
Overall, Canada's performance on key economic, social and international outcomes ranks well compared to other
countries, but that does not mean we should be complacent. We recognize that many players—other levels of
government, the private sector, community groups and individuals—have an important contribution to make. We will
continue to develop these partnerships to enhance the quality of life for Canadians. Together, we can move Canada
forward.
The paper version was signed by
Reg Alcock
President of the Treasury Board and
Minister responsible for the Canadian Wheat Board
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