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Government Initiatives
This section provides information on new and ongoing Government initiatives, programs and services.
Initiatives from previous months may be found within the Government Initiatives Archives.
The Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative
The Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI) is a U.S. initiative that will require all travellers, including Canadians, to carry a valid passport or other appropriate secure document when travelling to the United States from within the western hemisphere.
The Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI) is a U.S. initiative that will require all travellers, including Canadians, to carry a valid passport or other appropriate secure document when travelling to the United States from within the western hemisphere.
Canada's Performance 2006
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.
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.
Canada Day Poster Challenge 2007
Every year, thousands of young Canadians from across the country take part in the Canada Day Poster Challenge. The theme of this year's Poster Challenge is A Portrait of Canada: Celebrating 140 years. For details on the contest, please visit the Poster Challenge Web site.
Every year, thousands of young Canadians from across the country take part in the Canada Day Poster Challenge. The theme of this year's Poster Challenge is A Portrait of Canada: Celebrating 140 years. For details on the contest, please visit the Poster Challenge Web site.
Be Aware and Declare!
This interdepartmental campaign is aimed at increasing the awareness of travellers for the need to "Be Aware and Declare" food, animals, plants, and related products when entering Canada. This campaign will help to ensure the protection of Canadians and the environment against foreign pests, viruses, and animal diseases (e.g. avian influenza), which travellers may unintentionally bring into the country.
This interdepartmental campaign is aimed at increasing the awareness of travellers for the need to "Be Aware and Declare" food, animals, plants, and related products when entering Canada. This campaign will help to ensure the protection of Canadians and the environment against foreign pests, viruses, and animal diseases (e.g. avian influenza), which travellers may unintentionally bring into the country.
Canada Savings Bonds - Creating Opportunity for 60 Years
This fall marks the 60th anniversary of Canada Savings Bonds and the Payroll Savings Program. The proud history of Canada Savings Bonds can be explored in the new on-line virtual exhibit: "Explore 60 Years of Creating Opportunities."
This fall marks the 60th anniversary of Canada Savings Bonds and the Payroll Savings Program. The proud history of Canada Savings Bonds can be explored in the new on-line virtual exhibit: "Explore 60 Years of Creating Opportunities."
Canada Year Book 2006
Are your kids ready for school? When you add Canada Year Book 2006 to their list of must-have school supplies, you're giving your kids the ultimate reference tool for finding information about Canada... all from a source you can trust - Statistics Canada!
Are your kids ready for school? When you add Canada Year Book 2006 to their list of must-have school supplies, you're giving your kids the ultimate reference tool for finding information about Canada... all from a source you can trust - Statistics Canada!
Census 2006 - It's not too late...
The census provides vital information that supports services in your community such as fire protection, public transportation, day care centres and seniors' housing. Your household received a census questionnaire in early May 2006. You can also complete the census questionnaire on-line.
The census provides vital information that supports services in your community such as fire protection, public transportation, day care centres and seniors' housing. Your household received a census questionnaire in early May 2006. You can also complete the census questionnaire on-line.
Government On-Line 2006
This report documents the achievements of the Government On-Line initiative over six years, from 1999 to 2006. It tells of its challenges, its groundbreaking journey, and its legacy for future initiatives. Thanks to the efforts of 34 federal Departments and Agencies, you may now obtain on-line the 130 most commonly used services of the Government of Canada.
This report documents the achievements of the Government On-Line initiative over six years, from 1999 to 2006. It tells of its challenges, its groundbreaking journey, and its legacy for future initiatives. Thanks to the efforts of 34 federal Departments and Agencies, you may now obtain on-line the 130 most commonly used services of the Government of Canada.
Introducing Service Canada
The goal of Service Canada is to provide better, one-stop service to more Canadians in more communities, delivered with the right service attitude. Over time, it will bring federal services and benefits together, making it easier for Canadians to get more of the help they need in one place, whether by phone, Internet or in person.
The goal of Service Canada is to provide better, one-stop service to more Canadians in more communities, delivered with the right service attitude. Over time, it will bring federal services and benefits together, making it easier for Canadians to get more of the help they need in one place, whether by phone, Internet or in person.
Budget 2006
Minister of Finance Jim Flaherty has tabled the Harper government's first budget, delivering real results for Canadians. The budget builds on the plan set out in the Speech from the Throne, enabling the Government to make further progress on delivering on its five key priorities.
Minister of Finance Jim Flaherty has tabled the Harper government's first budget, delivering real results for Canadians. The budget builds on the plan set out in the Speech from the Throne, enabling the Government to make further progress on delivering on its five key priorities.
Speech from the Throne - April 4, 2006
The Speech from the Throne to open the first session of the thirty-ninth Parliament of Canada.
The Speech from the Throne to open the first session of the thirty-ninth Parliament of Canada.
Federal Accountability Act
Through the Federal Accountability Act and Action Plan, the Government of Canada is bringing forward specific measures to help strengthen accountability and increase transparency and oversight in government operations. The comprehensive Action Plan includes a proposed Federal Accountability Act, supporting policy and other non-legislative measures, and a draft bill to amend the Access to Information Act.
Through the Federal Accountability Act and Action Plan, the Government of Canada is bringing forward specific measures to help strengthen accountability and increase transparency and oversight in government operations. The comprehensive Action Plan includes a proposed Federal Accountability Act, supporting policy and other non-legislative measures, and a draft bill to amend the Access to Information Act.
Advantage Canada
Our economic plan is about giving Canada and Canadians the key advantages needed to compete today and to succeed for years to come.
Our economic plan is about giving Canada and Canadians the key advantages needed to compete today and to succeed for years to come.
Emergency Preparedness
Is your family prepared for a major emergency like a blackout or severe storm? Find out what should go into an emergency kit. Be prepare for the first 72 hours while emergency workers help those in urgent need. We all have a role to play in preparing for emergencies.
Is your family prepared for a major emergency like a blackout or severe storm? Find out what should go into an emergency kit. Be prepare for the first 72 hours while emergency workers help those in urgent need. We all have a role to play in preparing for emergencies.
Canada's Universal Child Care Plan
Each family is different, and parents must be able to choose the child care that is best for them. The Government of Canada plan contains the Universal Child Care Benefit that will provide direct financial assistance to parents, and the Child Care Space Initiative that will create up to 125,000 new child care spaces.
Each family is different, and parents must be able to choose the child care that is best for them. The Government of Canada plan contains the Universal Child Care Benefit that will provide direct financial assistance to parents, and the Child Care Space Initiative that will create up to 125,000 new child care spaces.
Their Future is Now
There's no denying the value of education. In fact, those with post-secondary education or training earn more over their lifetime. Start planning and saving now for your children's post-secondary education.
There's no denying the value of education. In fact, those with post-secondary education or training earn more over their lifetime. Start planning and saving now for your children's post-secondary education.
