Proactive Disclosure
Our Department strives to be transparent and accountable in how we conduct business, this page presents links to information that supports these efforts. Please note that information related to the Service Canada initiative, launched in September 2005, will be disclosed on the Service Canada Proactive Disclosure page.
Disclosure of Contracts
On March 23, 2004, as part of the 2004 Budget, the government committed to "publicly disclose all contracts entered into by the Government of Canada for amounts over $10,000, with only very limited exceptions such as national security. These new requirements will be phased in over time, starting with procurement contracts for goods and services."
Reporting shall be on a quarterly basis, corresponding to the government fiscal year quarters. Contract information must be posted on-line within thirty days of the end of each reporting period.
Disclosure of Position Reclassification
On February 25, 2004, the government announced a new framework, based on accountability, increased transparency and policy adherence, which requires that all departments and agencies post position reclassification information on their website.
The Disclosure of Position Reclassification will be based on classification decisions for occupied positions authorised during the reporting period.
Position reclassification information must be posted on-line by the last business day of the month following the end of the reporting period.
Disclosure of Position Reclassifications
Disclosure of Travel and Hospitality Expenses
On December 12, 2003, the government released the Guide for Ministers and Ministers of State and Guidelines for Ministers' Offices, which stipulate that all travel and hospitality expenses for Ministers, Ministers of State, Parliamentary Secretaries, and their exempt staff will be provided on institutional web sites. In line with this commitment, the requirement also extends to senior level Government of Canada employees.
Reporting shall be on a quarterly basis, corresponding to pre-determined periods. Information must be posted on-line within thirty days of the end of each reporting period.
Disclosure of Grants and Contributions
On October 21, 2005, departments began to proactively disclose the awarding of grants and contributions over $25,000 as part of a government-wide Management Improvement Agenda.
Reporting is done quarterly, corresponding to the government's fiscal year quarters. Grants and contributions information must be posted on-line within 60 days of the end of each quarter.