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Government Commits to Clean Up Previous Government Problems Identified by the Auditor General's Report
[2006-11-28] The Honourable John Baird, President of the Treasury Board, today thanked the Auditor General for her 2006 Annual Report and said Canada's New Government is taking action to fix the long-standing problems she has identified under the previous government.
Tabling of the 2005-2006 Departmental Performance Reports & Canada's Performance 2006
[2006-11-23] The Honourable John Baird, President of the Treasury Board, today tabled performance reports for 88 federal departments and agencies, underscoring the determination of Canada's New Government to deliver more disciplined, accountable and results-oriented management of tax dollars.
Erratum - News Release of October 30, 2006
[2006-11-01] The news release of October 30, 2006 pertaining to the tabling of the 2006-2007 Supplementary Estimates (A) incorrectly identified Defence spending as $995M. That Defence spending amount should read $955.9M, as was correctly noted in the accompanying background document.
Tabling of the 2006-2007 Supplementary Estimates (A)
[2006-10-30] The Honourable John Baird, President of the Treasury Board today tabled in the House of Commons the 2006-2007 Supplementary Estimates (A) totalling $9.2 billion.
Minister Baird Appoints Two Candidates to the Board of the Toronto Waterfront Revitalization Corporation
[2006-10-12] The Honourable John Baird, President of the Treasury Board of Canada, announced today the appointment of Susan Dabarno and Jack Cockwell to the Board of the Toronto Waterfront Revitalization Corporation for a three-year term.
Tabling of the 2006-2007 Reports on Plans and Priorities
[2006-09-26] The Honourable John Baird, President of the Treasury Board today tabled the 2006-2007 Reports on Plans and Priorities (RPP) in the House of Commons.
Backgrounder - Effective Spending
[2006-09-25] Canadians want to know their hard-earned tax dollars are invested responsibly in effective programs that meet their priorities. Responsible spending is a cornerstone of accountable government.
Canada's New Government Moves to Restore Accountability to Advertising Procurement
[2006-08-11] The Honourable John Baird, President of the Treasury Board of Canada, announced today that the Government of Canada is introducing corrective measures to restore accountability in advertising and public opinion research conducted by the federal government.
Independent Blue Ribbon Panel Launches Consultations on the Federal Grants and Contributions Programs
[2006-08-04] The Honourable John Baird, President of the Treasury Board of Canada, announced today that the independent Blue Ribbon Panel has begun online consultations with Canadians that will continue until September 15, 2006. The Panel was created by Canada's new government in June to identify measures required to enhance the efficiency and accountability of the grants and contributions programs.
Canada's New Government Takes Action to Untangle Web of Rules
[2006-07-20] The Honourable John Baird, President of the Treasury Board, announced that two new reviews are underway to help strengthen and streamline Treasury Board policies in order to increase efficiency and accountability in the Government of Canada.
Treasury Board President Welcomes Ratification of New Collective Agreement with Canada's Correctional Officers
[2006-06-26] The Honourable John Baird, President of the Treasury Board, today released the following statement after the ratification of the new collective agreement by Union of Canadian Correctional Officers - Syndicat des agents correctionnels du Canada (UCCO-SACC-CSN) members was made public.
Independent Blue Ribbon Panel to Advise on Grant and Contribution Programs
[2006-06-06] The Honourable John Baird, President of the Treasury Board of Canada today announced the creation of an independent blue-ribbon panel to recommend measures to make the delivery of grant and contribution programs more efficient while ensuring greater accountability.
Government Reaches Tentative Agreement with Canada's Correctional Officers
[2006-06-01] The Honourable John Baird, President of the Treasury Board, announced today the Government of Canada has broken a four-year stalemate to reach a tentative agreement with the bargaining agent for Canada's Correctional Officers (CX Group) that will pave the way for the signature of a new collective agreement.
Government Reaches Tentative Agreement with Computer Systems Employees
[2006-06-01] The Honourable John Baird, President of the Treasury Board, announced today the Government of Canada has reached a tentative agreement with the Professional Institute of the Public Service of Canada, the bargaining agent for the Computer Systems Administration (CS) Group, towards the renewal of the CS Group's collective agreement.
Government Announces Changes to Early Retirement Provisions for Correctional Service Canada Employees
[2006-05-30] The Honourable Stockwell Day, Minister of Public Safety, and the Honourable John Baird, President of the Treasury Board, announced today the Government's decision to proceed with changes to the early retirement provisions for Correctional Service Canada employees.
Government Announces Changes to Early Retirement Provisions for Correctional Service Canada Employees - FAQs
[2006-05-30] Government Announces Changes to Early Retirement Provisions for Correctional Service Canada Employees - FAQs
Canada's New Government Delivers Long-Term Funding for Toronto's Harbourfront Centre
[2006-05-23] TORONTO - Treasury Board President John Baird, Minister of Finance Jim Flaherty, and Minister of Canadian Heritage Bev Oda today announced $25 million to ensure sustained funding of Harbourfront Centre.
President of the Treasury Board tables 2006-2007 Main Estimates
[2006-04-25] Treasury Board President John Baird today tabled the 2006-2007 Main Estimates in the House of Commons. The Main Estimates support the government's request for parliamentary authority to spend money to ensure the continued operation of government.
Accountability Restored with Landmark Legislation - Federal Accountability Act introduced to rebuild confidence and trust of Canadians
[2006-04-11] OTTAWA, - Prime Minister Stephen Harper's government today introduced the proposed Federal Accountability Act to restore Canadians' trust in government.
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