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About Canada's Performance 2008–09

This is the ninth Canada's Performance report tabled in Parliament by the President of the Treasury Board. Canada's Performance 2008–09 tracks the federal government's contribution to Canada's performance as a nation in four spending areas—Economic Affairs, Social Affairs, International Affairs, and Government Affairs. The report provides a whole-of-government perspective from which to view the results and resources of individual federal departments and agencies as presented in their fall performance reports.

How to get more information

The electronic version of this report includes many links to additional information discussed in this report and to information on the plans and performance of federal departments and agencies. 

If you would like further information or would like to make comments or suggestions regarding Canada's Performance 2008–09, please contact:

Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat
Results-Based Management Directorate
222 Nepean Street, 4th Floor
Ottawa ON  K1A 0R5

Telephone: 613-957-7183
Fax: 613-946-6262
Email: prad-drrp@tbs-sct.gc.ca

President's Message

Vic Toews - President of the Treasury Board

I am pleased to present Canada's Performance 2008–09. As a companion document to the 92 departmental performance reports for 2008–09, this report provides an overview of the Government of Canada's contribution to Canada's growth and performance in key areas.

This past year was marked by the global economic recession. In response, the Government introduced Budget 2009: Canada's Economic Action Plan and took new measures to stimulate the economy and to protect the jobs, savings and economic security of Canadians. Our Government continues to build on initiatives that will secure Canada's long-term growth and prosperity. Many of the measures taken to implement the Economic Action Plan are reflected in Canada's Performance 2008–09.

As part of the Government's strong commitment to accountability, Canada's Performance 2008–09 details results achieved through federal government programs and initiatives.

We continue to strive for excellence in our departments and agencies. I encourage all Canadians to read this report to learn more about the Government's progress toward building a stronger and better Canada.

The paper version was signed by

Vic Toews
The Honourable Vic Toews, P.C., Q.C., MP.
President of the Treasury Board