Canada News Centre - Treasury Board of Canada Secretariathttp://news.gc.ca/web/index-eng.doCanada News Centreen-caTue, 18 Jun 2013 05:05:47 GMTTue, 18 Jun 2013 05:05:47 GMTCopyrightTreasury Board of Canada SecretariatGouvernement du Canada / Government of Canadahttp://www.rssboard.org/rss-specification15Canada News Centre - Treasury Board of Canada Secretariathttp://news.gc.ca/web/images/wmms.gifhttp://news.gc.ca/web/index-eng.do8831Minister Clement to make an important announcement on Open Data and Participate in a Google Hangouthttp://news.gc.ca/web/article-eng.do?nid=750719The Honourable Tony Clement, President of the Treasury Board, will make an important announcement on Open Data.Mon, 17 Jun 2013 20:15:00 GMTGovernment and Politicshttp://news.gc.ca/web/article-eng.do?nid=750719Celebrating Excellence in the Public Service of Canadahttp://news.gc.ca/web/article-eng.do?nid=749179Today, the Treasury Board Secretariat announced the names of the 184 recipients of the Public Service Award of Excellence 2013.Tue, 11 Jun 2013 19:18:00 GMTGovernment and Politicshttp://news.gc.ca/web/article-eng.do?nid=749179Statement by the Honourable Tony Clement, President of the Treasury Board – Modernizing Disability Managementhttp://news.gc.ca/web/article-eng.do?nid=748949Modernizing Disability ManagementMon, 10 Jun 2013 20:11:00 GMTGovernment and Politicshttp://news.gc.ca/web/article-eng.do?nid=748949Minister Clement to Modernize Disability Management in the Public Servicehttp://news.gc.ca/web/article-eng.do?nid=748849The Honourable Tony Clement, President of the Treasury Board, today announced plans to tackle high rates of employee absenteeism and to strengthen support for ill and injured public servants with an ambitious new initiative to modernize the Government's outdated disability insurance plans.Mon, 10 Jun 2013 16:50:00 GMTEconomic Action PlanGovernment and Politicshttp://news.gc.ca/web/article-eng.do?nid=748849Striving for Excellence the Goal, Says Minister Clement During National Public Service Weekhttp://news.gc.ca/web/article-eng.do?nid=748419The Honourable Tony Clement, President of the Treasury Board and Minister responsible for FedNor, today underscored the pivotal role the public service plays in delivering timely, effective service to Canadians as part of National Public Service Week, which takes place June 9 to 15, 2013.Sun, 09 Jun 2013 18:50:00 GMTGovernment and Politicshttp://news.gc.ca/web/article-eng.do?nid=748419Government of Canada Introduces Supply Bills for 2013-14 Main Estimates and Supplementary Estimates (A), 2013-14http://news.gc.ca/web/article-eng.do?nid=747519The Honourable Tony Clement, President of the Treasury Board, introduced the Full Supply Bill for the 2013–14 Main Estimates and the Supply Bill for the Supplementary Estimates (A), 2013–14 in the House of Commons yesterday evening.Thu, 06 Jun 2013 12:58:00 GMTGovernment and Politicshttp://news.gc.ca/web/article-eng.do?nid=747519Treasury Board President Announces Major Initiative toward a High-Performing Public Servicehttp://news.gc.ca/web/article-eng.do?nid=745579The Honourable Tony Clement, President of the Treasury Board, today announced a new mandatory system for tracking employee performance aimed at boosting productivity and ensuring Canadians receive modern, effective and efficient public service.Tue, 28 May 2013 16:55:00 GMTEconomic Action PlanGovernment and Politicshttp://news.gc.ca/web/article-eng.do?nid=745579The Government of Canada Tables the Supplementary Estimates (A), 2013–14http://news.gc.ca/web/article-eng.do?nid=740439Today, the Government of Canada tabled the Supplementary Estimates (A), 2013–14 in the House of Commons.Fri, 10 May 2013 16:19:00 GMTGovernment and Politicshttp://news.gc.ca/web/article-eng.do?nid=740439Minister Clement Connects With Ottawa Open Data Expertisehttp://news.gc.ca/web/article-eng.do?nid=739919The Honourable Tony Clement, President of the Treasury Board, today tapped into the expertise of Ottawa high tech innovators and municipal open data leaders during a roundtable consultation on the relaunch of the Government of Canada's Open Data Portal.Thu, 09 May 2013 15:47:00 GMTGovernment and Politicshttp://news.gc.ca/web/article-eng.do?nid=739919Government of Canada Committed to Effective and Efficient Programs and Services for All Canadianshttp://news.gc.ca/web/article-eng.do?nid=736769The Honourable Tony Clement, President of the Treasury Board and Minister responsible for FedNor, today welcomed the release of the Auditor General's 2013 Spring Report.Tue, 30 Apr 2013 14:45:00 GMTGovernment and Politicshttp://news.gc.ca/web/article-eng.do?nid=736769Canadians Expect 21st Century Public Service, says Minister Clementhttp://news.gc.ca/web/article-eng.do?nid=736699The Honourable Tony Clement, President of the Treasury Board, today encouraged young and new public servants to challenge the status quo and innovate, supporting government-wide efforts to increase efficiency and better serve Canadians.Mon, 29 Apr 2013 16:35:00 GMTGovernment and Politicshttp://news.gc.ca/web/article-eng.do?nid=736699Minister Clement Highlights the Government of Canada's Efforts to Reduce Red Tapehttp://news.gc.ca/web/article-eng.do?nid=735219The Honourable Tony Clement, President of the Treasury Board, today highlighted the Government of Canada's efforts to reduce red tape and support jobs and growth in an address to members of the Canadian Consumer Specialty Products Association.Wed, 24 Apr 2013 17:50:00 GMTEconomic Action PlanGovernment and Politicshttp://news.gc.ca/web/article-eng.do?nid=735219Government of Canada Safeguards Personal Informationhttp://news.gc.ca/web/article-eng.do?nid=734879The Honourable Tony Clement, President of the Treasury Board, outlined the steps taken by the Government to protect the privacy of Canadians in response to an Order Paper Question detailing the number of privacy breaches by public servants.Tue, 23 Apr 2013 18:28:00 GMTGovernment and Politicshttp://news.gc.ca/web/article-eng.do?nid=734879Searchable Information on Government Spending is now Just a Click Awayhttp://news.gc.ca/web/article-eng.do?nid=734449The Honourable Tony Clement, President of the Treasury Board, today unveiled a new searchable online database that, for the first time, provides easy access and analysis of all government spending.Mon, 22 Apr 2013 17:10:00 GMTGovernment and Politicshttp://news.gc.ca/web/article-eng.do?nid=734449Access to Information and Privacy Requests Now Easier with New Online Toolhttp://news.gc.ca/web/article-eng.do?nid=730909Tony Clement, President of the Treasury Board, today announced the launch of a new pilot project that enables Canadians to submit access to information and privacy requests online.Tue, 09 Apr 2013 14:28:00 GMTGovernment and Politicshttp://news.gc.ca/web/article-eng.do?nid=730909Minister Clement Outlines Benefits of Economic Action Plan 2013 at Montreal Board of Tradehttp://news.gc.ca/web/article-eng.do?nid=730419The Honourable Tony Clement, President of the Treasury Board, today highlighted the Government of Canada's investments in Canada's aerospace and manufacturing sectors in an address to the Montreal Board of Trade.Fri, 05 Apr 2013 17:35:00 GMTEconomic Action PlanGovernment and Politicshttp://news.gc.ca/web/article-eng.do?nid=730419Minister Clement to Talk Economic Priorities and Red Tape with the Board of Trade of Metropolitan Montrealhttp://news.gc.ca/web/article-eng.do?nid=730259The Honourable Tony Clement, President of the Treasury Board, will be available to members of the media following an address to the Board of Trade of Metropolitan Montreal to highlight the benefits of the Government of Canada's Economic Action Plan 2013 and efforts to cut red tape.Thu, 04 Apr 2013 22:59:00 GMTEconomic Action Planhttp://news.gc.ca/web/article-eng.do?nid=730259Minister Clement Talks Innovation with Startup Edmontonhttp://news.gc.ca/web/article-eng.do?nid=730019The Honourable Tony Clement, President of the Treasury Board, today visited Startup Edmonton's downtown campus to highlight the Government of Canada's support for business innovation and entrepreneurship, and hear from leading-edge start-ups what they need to succeed and thrive.Thu, 04 Apr 2013 16:00:00 GMTEconomic Action PlanGovernment and Politicshttp://news.gc.ca/web/article-eng.do?nid=730019Minister Clement Talks Economic Action Plan 2013 with the Alberta Enterprise Group and South Asian Communityhttp://news.gc.ca/web/article-eng.do?nid=729959The Honourable Tony Clement, President of the Treasury Board, highlighted new investments in skills training and infrastructure as part of Economic Action Plan 2013 in a speech yesterday to the Alberta Enterprise Group.Thu, 04 Apr 2013 11:10:00 GMTEconomic Action Planhttp://news.gc.ca/web/article-eng.do?nid=729959Minister Clement Taps Edmonton Expertise at Open Data Roundtablehttp://news.gc.ca/web/article-eng.do?nid=729819The Honourable Tony Clement, President of the Treasury Board, today hosted a roundtable consultation in Edmonton with high tech innovators, researchers and municipal Open Data leaders on the relaunch of the Government of Canada's Open Data Portal.Wed, 03 Apr 2013 19:30:00 GMTEconomic Action PlanGovernment and Politicshttp://news.gc.ca/web/article-eng.do?nid=729819Minister Clement to Talk Economic Priorities and Red Tape with the Alberta Enterprise Grouphttp://news.gc.ca/web/article-eng.do?nid=729609The Honourable Tony Clement, President of the Treasury Board, will address the annual meeting of the Alberta Enterprise Group to highlight the benefits of the Government of Canada's Economic Action Plan 2013 and efforts to cut red tape.Tue, 02 Apr 2013 15:16:00 GMTEconomic Action Planhttp://news.gc.ca/web/article-eng.do?nid=729609Minister Clement Tables 2013–14 Reports on Plans and Prioritieshttp://news.gc.ca/web/article-eng.do?nid=729059The Honourable Tony Clement, President of the Treasury Board, today tabled the annual Reports on Plans and Priorities in the House of Commons with the addition of an important new feature that provides Parliamentarians and Canadians with more information and analysis of the Government's program spending.Thu, 28 Mar 2013 17:01:00 GMTGovernment and Politicshttp://news.gc.ca/web/article-eng.do?nid=729059Minister Clement Hosts Teleconference with Open Government Advisory Panelhttp://news.gc.ca/web/article-eng.do?nid=727359The Honourable Tony Clement, President of the Treasury Board, today hosted an Advisory Panel meeting to review progress on Canada's Action Plan on Open Government.Mon, 18 Mar 2013 16:56:00 GMTGovernment and Politicshttp://news.gc.ca/web/article-eng.do?nid=727359Minister Clement Concludes Successful Trip to Washingtonhttp://news.gc.ca/web/article-eng.do?nid=726729The Honourable Tony Clement, President of the Treasury Board, wrapped up a series of meetings with high-level officials and business leaders in Washington.Fri, 15 Mar 2013 13:04:00 GMTGovernment and Politicshttp://news.gc.ca/web/article-eng.do?nid=726729Minister Clement Taps Toronto Open Data Crowd for Relaunch of data.gc.cahttp://news.gc.ca/web/article-eng.do?nid=725069The Honourable Tony Clement, President of the Treasury Board, today hosted a round-table consultation in Toronto with high tech innovators and municipal Open Data leaders on the relaunch of the Government of Canada's Open Data Portal.Mon, 11 Mar 2013 14:50:00 GMTGovernment and Politicshttp://news.gc.ca/web/article-eng.do?nid=725069Minister Clement Hosts Canadian Government's First "Google Hangout"http://news.gc.ca/web/article-eng.do?nid=723369The Honourable Tony Clement, President of the Treasury Board, today hosted the Government of Canada's first "Google Hangout," engaging in an hour-long live-stream discussion with high tech innovators and Open Data experts to discuss the Government of Canada's Open Data portal.Fri, 01 Mar 2013 16:10:00 GMTEconomic Action PlanGovernment and Politicshttp://news.gc.ca/web/article-eng.do?nid=723369Minister Clement to host Google Hangout on Open Datahttp://news.gc.ca/web/article-eng.do?nid=723239Join the Honourable Tony Clement, President of the Treasury Board, for the Government of Canada's first Google Hangout. Minister Clement will talk to Open Data gurus and tech innovators about the Government of Canada Open Data portal.Fri, 01 Mar 2013 13:05:00 GMTGovernment and Politicshttp://news.gc.ca/web/article-eng.do?nid=723239Minister Clement Talks Red Tape with Oakville Business Leadershttp://news.gc.ca/web/article-eng.do?nid=723229The Honourable Tony Clement, President of the Treasury Board, today highlighted the Government of Canada's ambitious plans to cut red tape and support jobs and growth in an address to the Oakville Chamber of Commerce.Fri, 01 Mar 2013 12:55:00 GMTEconomics and Industryhttp://news.gc.ca/web/article-eng.do?nid=723229Minister Clement to Talk Red Tape and Economic Priorities with Oakville Chamber of Commercehttp://news.gc.ca/web/article-eng.do?nid=723149The Honourable Tony Clement, President of the Treasury Board, will meet with the Oakville Chamber of Commerce to discuss the Government of Canada's efforts to cut red tape.Thu, 28 Feb 2013 19:06:00 GMTGovernment and Politicshttp://news.gc.ca/web/article-eng.do?nid=723149Minister Clement to host Google Hangout on Open Datahttp://news.gc.ca/web/article-eng.do?nid=722999Join the Honourable Tony Clement, President of the Treasury Board, for the Government of Canada's first Google Hangout. Minister Clement will talk to Open Data gurus and tech innovators about the Government of Canada Open Data portal.Wed, 27 Feb 2013 19:10:00 GMTGovernment and Politicshttp://news.gc.ca/web/article-eng.do?nid=722999Government of Canada to Start Fiscal Year off Right with $4.9-billion Decline in Planned Voted Expenditures - Minister Clement Tables the 2013-14 Main Estimateshttp://news.gc.ca/web/article-eng.do?nid=722679The Honourable Tony Clement, President of the Treasury Board, today tabled Main Estimates for 2013-14 that reflect the Government of Canada's ongoing commitment to finding savings and returning to balanced budgets.Mon, 25 Feb 2013 19:40:00 GMTEconomics and Industryhttp://news.gc.ca/web/article-eng.do?nid=722679Government of Canada Contains Costs with Lowest Budgetary Estimates in Three Yearshttp://news.gc.ca/web/article-eng.do?nid=722689The Honourable Tony Clement, President of the Treasury Board, introduced the lowest budgetary estimates in three years with the tabling today of the Supplementary Estimates (C), 2012-13 in the House of Commons.Mon, 25 Feb 2013 19:40:00 GMTEconomics and Industryhttp://news.gc.ca/web/article-eng.do?nid=722689Minister Clement Speed Dates for International Open Data Dayhttp://news.gc.ca/web/article-eng.do?nid=722519The Honourable Tony Clement, President of the Treasury Board, today celebrated International Open Data Day by participating in a Speed Dating session with Vancouver Open Data developers and city officialsSat, 23 Feb 2013 17:57:00 GMTGovernment and Politicshttp://news.gc.ca/web/article-eng.do?nid=722519Minister Clement Talks Red Tape with Vancouver Business Leaders in the Lead-Up to the Budgethttp://news.gc.ca/web/article-eng.do?nid=722499The Honourable Tony Clement, President of the Treasury Board, today met with members of the Business Council of British Columbia and the North Vancouver Chamber of Commerce to discuss priorities for creating jobs and growthFri, 22 Feb 2013 22:20:00 GMTEconomic Action PlanGovernment and Politicshttp://news.gc.ca/web/article-eng.do?nid=722499Minister Clement Meets with Chinese-Canadian Business Leaders to Discuss Economic Prioritieshttp://news.gc.ca/web/article-eng.do?nid=722309The Honourable Tony Clement, President of the Treasury Board, today held an economic consultation with Chinese-Canadian business leaders to discuss reducing red tape and using low-cost measures to support jobs and growth. Minister Clement was accompanied by the Honourable Alice Wong, Minister of State (Seniors) and Member of Parliament for RichmondThu, 21 Feb 2013 22:10:00 GMTGovernment and Politicshttp://news.gc.ca/web/article-eng.do?nid=722309Minister Clement to Talk Red Tape and Economic Priorities with North Vancouver Chamber of Commercehttp://news.gc.ca/web/article-eng.do?nid=722299The Honourable Tony Clement, President of the Treasury Board, will meet with the North Vancouver Chamber of Commerce to discuss the Government of Canada's efforts to cut red tape and reduce government spending, and to identify members' priorities for creating jobs and growthThu, 21 Feb 2013 22:00:00 GMTGovernment and Politicshttp://news.gc.ca/web/article-eng.do?nid=722299Government of Canada Protecting Regional Share of Federal Jobshttp://news.gc.ca/web/article-eng.do?nid=721549The Government of Canada remains committed to each province and territory retaining its share of federal public service jobs as it continues to balance fiscal discipline with economic growth and Canada's long-term prosperity.Wed, 20 Feb 2013 15:32:00 GMTGovernment and Politicshttp://news.gc.ca/web/article-eng.do?nid=721549Minister Clement Announces New Measures to Improve Canadians' Access to Government Serviceshttp://news.gc.ca/web/article-eng.do?nid=719669Ottawa – The Honourable Tony Clement, President of the Treasury Board, today announced measures that will make it easier for Canadians to access their online service accounts with the Government while improving security, achieving cost savings and protecting the privacy of individuals.Fri, 08 Feb 2013 19:55:00 GMTGovernment and Politicshttp://news.gc.ca/web/article-eng.do?nid=719669Minister Clement Hosts Economic Consultation in Lambton-Kent-Middlesexhttp://news.gc.ca/web/article-eng.do?nid=718489The Honourable Tony Clement, President of the Treasury Board and Minister responsible for FedNor, today met with business representatives in Lambton-Kent-Middlesex to discuss building a stronger economy and helping Canada prosper over the long term. Minister Clement was accompanied by Bev Shipley, Member of Parliament for Lambton-Kent-Middlesex.Fri, 01 Feb 2013 17:39:00 GMTEconomics and Industryhttp://news.gc.ca/web/article-eng.do?nid=718489Minister Clement Will Host Economic Consultations with the Wallaceburg and Strathroy Chambers of Commercehttp://news.gc.ca/web/article-eng.do?nid=718229The Honourable Tony Clement, President of the Treasury Board and Minister responsible for FedNor, will meet with representatives from the Wallaceburg and Strathroy Chambers of Commerce to discuss jobs, growth and Canada's long-term prosperity.Thu, 31 Jan 2013 18:07:00 GMTEconomics and Industryhttp://news.gc.ca/web/article-eng.do?nid=718229Minister Clement Consults with Halton Business Leaders and the Skilled Trades in the Lead up to the Budgethttp://news.gc.ca/web/article-eng.do?nid=717519The Honourable Tony Clement, President of the Treasury Board and Minister responsible for FedNor, today met with representatives from the business community and the skilled trades in Halton to discuss building a stronger economy and helping Canada prosper over the long-term.Fri, 25 Jan 2013 19:20:00 GMTEconomic Action PlanGovernment and Politicshttp://news.gc.ca/web/article-eng.do?nid=717519Minister Clement to Speak About Red Tape Reduction at a Milton Chamber of Commerce Eventhttp://news.gc.ca/web/article-eng.do?nid=717249The Honourable Tony Clement, President of the Treasury Board and Minister responsible for FedNor, will attend an event hosted by the Milton Chamber of Commerce and deliver an address about the Government's efforts to reduce red tape for businesses.Fri, 25 Jan 2013 12:29:00 GMTGovernment and Politicshttp://news.gc.ca/web/article-eng.do?nid=717249Minister Clement Hosts Economic Consultation with the Philippine Business Communityhttp://news.gc.ca/web/article-eng.do?nid=716259The Honourable Tony Clement, President of the Treasury Board and Minister responsible for FedNor, today met with business representatives from the Philippine Chamber of Commerce - Toronto to discuss building a stronger economy and helping our country prosper over the long-term.Mon, 21 Jan 2013 19:47:00 GMTGovernment and Politicshttp://news.gc.ca/web/article-eng.do?nid=716259Minister Clement Hosts Economic Consultation in Ajax-Pickeringhttp://news.gc.ca/web/article-eng.do?nid=716189The Honourable Tony Clement, President of the Treasury Board and Minister responsible for FedNor, today met with business representatives from the Ajax-Pickering Board of Trade in advance of the federal government's upcoming budget.Mon, 21 Jan 2013 18:14:00 GMTGovernment and Politicshttp://news.gc.ca/web/article-eng.do?nid=716189Government of Canada Committed to Cutting Red Tape: Reforms Bring $10 Million in Red Tape Relief to Canadian Businesshttp://news.gc.ca/web/article-eng.do?nid=716019The Honourable Tony Clement, President of the Treasury Board, today announced new red tape relief for Canadian businesses as part of the Government of Canada's commitment to support jobs, growth and long-term prosperity.Mon, 21 Jan 2013 14:35:00 GMTEconomic Action PlanGovernment and Politicshttp://news.gc.ca/web/article-eng.do?nid=716019Minister Clement Will Host an Economic Consultation with the Philippine Chamber of Commerce in Torontohttp://news.gc.ca/web/article-eng.do?nid=716009The Honourable Tony Clement, President of the Treasury Board and Minister responsible for FedNor, will meet with representatives from the Philippine Chamber of Commerce in Toronto to discuss building a stronger economy.Mon, 21 Jan 2013 14:20:00 GMTGovernment and Politicshttp://news.gc.ca/web/article-eng.do?nid=716009Minister Clement in Toronto to Make a Red Tape Reduction Announcementhttp://news.gc.ca/web/article-eng.do?nid=715899The Honourable Tony Clement, President of the Treasury Board and Minister responsible for FedNor, will announce red-tape-cutting initiatives that will generate significant administrative savings for Canadian businesses.Fri, 18 Jan 2013 19:06:00 GMTGovernment and Politicshttp://news.gc.ca/web/article-eng.do?nid=715899Harper Government Marks New Year with Historic Pension Reformshttp://news.gc.ca/web/article-eng.do?nid=713629The Harper Government is ringing in the New Year with historic public sector pension reforms that will save Canadian taxpayers $2.6-billion over the next five years.Tue, 01 Jan 2013 15:23:00 GMTGovernment and Politicshttp://news.gc.ca/web/article-eng.do?nid=713629Government of Canada Providing Canadians with Record Amount of Government Informationhttp://news.gc.ca/web/article-eng.do?nid=712849The Government of Canada is providing Canadians with more access to government information than ever before according to an annual report released today that tracks statistics on the Government's Access to Information and Privacy program.Wed, 19 Dec 2012 15:22:00 GMTGovernment and Politicshttp://news.gc.ca/web/article-eng.do?nid=712849Minister Clement Participates in Tweet Chat on Proposed Open Government Licencehttp://news.gc.ca/web/article-eng.do?nid=712019The Honourable Tony Clement, President of the Treasury Board, today participated in a Tweet Chat with open data innovators, developers and entrepreneurs to solicit feedback and share ideas about the Government's proposed new Open Government Licence aimed at making it easier to download and reuse government data.Tue, 11 Dec 2012 20:56:00 GMTGovernment and Politicshttp://news.gc.ca/web/article-eng.do?nid=712019