News Releases - 2013

The Government of Canada Tables the Supplementary Estimates (A), 2013–14
2013-05-10 Today, the Government of Canada tabled the Supplementary Estimates (A), 2013–14 in the House of Commons.

Minister Clement Connects With Ottawa Open Data Expertise
2013-05-09 The 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.

Government of Canada Committed to Effective and Efficient Programs and Services for All Canadians
2013-04-30 The 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.

Canadians Expect 21^st Century Public Service, says Minister Clement
2013-04-29 The 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.

Minister Clement Highlights the Government of Canada's Efforts to Reduce Red Tape
2013-04-24 The 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.

Government of Canada Safeguards Personal Information
2013-04-23 The 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

Searchable Information on Government Spending is now Just a Click Away
2013-04-22 The 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

Access to Information and Privacy Requests Now Easier with New Online Tool
2013-04-09 Tony 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. The pilot provides better service for Canadians by making the process of requesting government records simpler and more convenient.

Minister Clement Outlines Benefits of Economic Action Plan 2013 at Montreal Board of Trade
2013-04-05 The 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.

Minister Clement Talks Economic Action Plan 2013 with the Alberta Enterprise Group and South Asian Community
2013-04-04 The 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.

Minister Clement Talks Innovation with Startup Edmonton
2013-04-04 The 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.

Minister Clement Taps Edmonton Expertise at Open Data Roundtable
2013-04-03 The 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.

Minister Clement Tables 2013–14 Reports on Plans and Priorities
2013-03-28 The 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.

Government of Canada Continues Sound Management of Public Finances with Supply Bills for Supplementary Estimates (C), 2012–13 and 2013–14 Main Estimates
2013-03-20 The Honourable Tony Clement, President of the Treasury Board, today introduced the Supply Bill for the Supplementary Estimates (C), 2012–13 and the Interim Supply Bill for the 2013–14 Main Estimates.

Minister Clement Hosts Teleconference with Open Government Advisory Panel
2013-03-18 The 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.

Minister Clement Concludes Successful Trip to Washington
2013-03-15 The Honourable Tony Clement, President of the Treasury Board, today wrapped up a series of meetings with high-level officials and business leaders in Washington.

Minister Clement Taps Toronto Open Data Crowd for Relaunch of data.gc.ca
2013-03-11 The 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.

Minister Clement Hosts Canadian Government's First "Google Hangout"
2013-03-01 The 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.

Minister Clement Talks Red Tape with Oakville Business Leaders
2013-03-01 The 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.

Government of Canada to Start Fiscal Year off Right with $4.9-billion Decline in Planned Voted Expenditures - Minister Clement Tables the 2013-14 Main Estimates
2013-02-25 The 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.

Government of Canada Contains Costs with Lowest Budgetary Estimates in Three Years
2013-02-25 The 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.

Minister Clement Speed Dates for International Open Data Day
2013-02-23 The 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 officials

Minister Clement Talks Red Tape with Vancouver Business Leaders in the Lead-Up to the Budget
2013-02-22 The 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 growth

Minister Clement Meets with Chinese-Canadian Business Leaders to Discuss Economic Priorities
2013-02-21 The 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 Richmond

Government of Canada Protecting Regional Share of Federal Jobs
2013-02-20 The 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

Minister Clement Announces New Measures to Improve Canadians' Access to Government Services
2013-02-08 The 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.

Minister Clement Hosts Economic Consultation in Lambton-Kent-Middlesex
2013-02-01 The 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.

Minister Clement Consults with Halton Business Leaders and the Skilled Trades in the Lead up to the Budget
2013-01-25 The 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.

Minister Clement to Speak About Red Tape Reduction at a Milton Chamber of Commerce Event
2013-01-25 The 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.

Minister Clement Hosts Economic Consultation in Ajax-Pickering
2013-01-21 The 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.

Minister Clement Hosts Economic Consultation with the Philippine Business Community
2013-01-21 The 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.

Government of Canada Committed to Cutting Red Tape: Reforms Bring $10 Million in Red Tape Relief to Canadian Business
2013-01-21 Minister Clement, on behalf of the Honourable Leona Aglukkaq, Minister of Health, unveiled proposed changes to the Food and Drug Regulations that will reduce red tape for Canadian pharmacies, saving pharmacies an estimated $8.7 million per year in administrative costs.

Harper Government Marks New Year with Historic Pension Reforms
2013-01-01 The 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.