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News Releases - 2005


Backgrounder - The Estimates Process
[2006-04-25]  The Estimates, along with the Minister of Finance's Budget and Economic and Fiscal Update, reflect the Government's annual budget planning and resource allocation priorities.

Backgrounder - Funding of Essential Activities During an Election
[2005-12-05]  With the dissolution of Parliament on November 29th for the purposes of a general election, the appropriation bill with respect to the Supplementary Estimates (A), tabled in the House of Commons on October 27, 2005 will not be passed.

Canada's Performance 2005: A Significant Step Toward Developing A More Robust Aboriginal Report Card
[2005-11-23]  The Honourable Reg Alcock, President of the Treasury Board and Minister responsible for the Canadian Wheat Board, today tabled Canada's Performance 2005; the Government of Canada's Contribution in Parliament.

President of the Treasury Board Tables 2004-05 Departmental Performance Reports for the Government of Canada
[2005-10-31]  The Honourable Reg Alcock, President of the Treasury Board and Minister responsible for the Canadian Wheat Board, today tabled in the House of Commons the 2004-05 Departmental Performance Reports (DPRs) for 90 Government of Canada departments and agencies.

Government of Canada Reports Progress on Regulatory Renewal
[2005-10-28]  Reg Alcock, President of the Treasury Board, today delivered on the Government of Canada's commitment to report regularly on the progress of Smart Regulation initiatives by releasing the second Smart Regulation Report on Actions and Plans.

Tabling of the 2005-2006 Supplementary Estimates (A)
[2005-10-27]  The Government of Canada today tabled in the House of Commons the 2005-2006 Supplementary Estimates (A) totalling $13.5 billion.

Government of Canada Invests in the Public Service
[2005-10-24]  The Honourable Reg Alcock, President of the Treasury Board, today announced an investment of up to $35 million per year for a new learning and development initiative in the career-long learning of the public service.

Government Reinforces Integrity of Audit and Oversight
[2005-10-21]  The Honourable Reg Alcock, President of the Treasury Board, today introduced a new Policy on Internal Audit.

Government Moves to Strengthen Transparency
[2005-10-21]  The Honourable Reg Alcock, President of the Treasury Board, and the Honourable Scott Brison, Minister of Public Works and Government Services Canada, today announced additional measures to further guarantee a high level of transparency regarding the operations of government in the service of Canadians.

Government to Establish an External Oversight Committee on the Implementation of Public Service Management Reform
[2005-10-21]  The Honourable Reg Alcock, President of the Treasury Board today announced his intent to establish an external Oversight Committee on the Implementation of Public Service Management Reform.

Backgrounder: An Accountable Government that is Responsive and Innovative: Our Track Record
[2005-10-21]  The government has made good management a key priority and is now entering a more active and comprehensive phase in its commitment to modernize public sector management. But much work has already been done to support this increased pace and scope of change over the past almost two years.

The Government of Canada Responds to the Ninth Report of the House of Commons Standing Committee on Public Accounts
[2005-07-20]  The Government of Canada today tabled its response to the Ninth Report of the House of Commons Standing Committee on Public Accounts.

Announcement on Public Sector Pension Plans
[2005-07-07]  Reg Alcock, President of the Treasury Board, announced today that contribution rates under the pension plans for members of the Public Service, the Canadian Forces, and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police will increase starting in January 2006.

Government of Canada Addresses Energy Conservation
[2005-06-29]  The Government of Canada is taking steps to reduce its energy consumption to conserve energy in Ontario during the current heat wave.

Treasury Board President Welcomes Yes Vote from Professional Association of Foreign Service Officers
[2005-04-26]  Reg Alcock, President of the Treasury Board, today released a statement, after the results of the Professional Association of Foreign Service Officers (PAFSO) ratification vote was made public.

Treasury Board President Announces Plan To Renew Federal Regulatory System
[2005-03-24]  Reg Alcock, President of the Treasury Board and Minister responsible for the Canadian Wheat Board, today announced the Government of Canada's plan to implement a regulatory renewal initiative called Smart Regulation.

Tabling of the 2005-2006 Reports on Plans and Priorities
[2005-03-24]  Reg Alcock, President of the Treasury Board, today tabled the federal government’s Reports on Plans and Priorities for 90 departments and agencies.

Tabling of the 2005-2006 Main Estimates and the 2004-2005 Supplementary Estimates (B)
[2005-02-25]  President of the Treasury Board tabled today in the House of Commons the 2005-2006 Main Estimates and the 2004-2005 Supplementary Estimates (B).

President of the Treasury Board Releases Review of Crown Corporation Governance
[2005-02-17]  Reg Alcock, President of the Treasury Board, today tabled in the House of Commons a report entitled Meeting the Expectations of Canadians - Review of the Governance Framework for Canada's Crown Corporations.

Treasury Board President Welcomes Yes Vote from Public Service Alliance of Canada
[2005-01-27]  Reg Alcock, President of the Treasury Board welcomes yes vote from PSAC.

Treasury Board President Leads Accountability for Results Session with National Aboriginal Organizations
[2005-01-26]  More than 100 representatives of Aboriginal organizations and government officials concluded a two-day gathering in Ottawa today.