April 11, 2006
OTTAWA, - Prime Minister Stephen Harper's government today introduced the proposed Federal Accountability Act to restore Canadians' trust in government.
"With the Federal Accountability Act, we are creating a new culture of accountability that will change forever the way business is done in Ottawa," Prime Minister Harper said.
Treasury Board President John Baird introduced the Act in Parliament. An Action Plan was also released, which includes additional measures the Harper government will undertake in order to deliver on all its campaign commitments to clean up government.
"People who work hard, pay their taxes, and play by the rules want accountability from their government," said Minister Baird. "Today is about putting the legacy of political scandal behind us and restoring Canadians' trust in government."
The Federal Accountability Act and Action Plan would:
"These measures will strengthen and streamline government so it can function more efficiently," Prime Minister Harper said. "We are following through on our commitment to deliver good, clean government to Canadians."
Mr. Baird added that the Government will work with Parliament to move this important legislation forward. The Government will also immediately begin to implement the non-legislative elements of the Action Plan.
The Action Plan, draft legislation, fact sheets, and other materials are available at www.accountability.gc.ca, or through the contact information below:
Email: info@tbs-sct.gc.ca
Telephone: (613) 957-2400
Toll free: 1-877-636-0656
TTY: (613) 957-9090
Facsimile: (613) 998-9071
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For more information, contact:
Mike Van Soelen
Director of Communications
Office of the President of the Treasury Board
(613) 957-2666
Robert Makichuk
Media Relations
Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat
(613) 957-2391
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