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CTV News
14 hours ago
- Politics
- CTV News
Transparency advocates call for independent review of Access to Information Act
A person makes their way past the Peace Tower on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick OTTAWA — Transparency advocates say a coming federal review of the Access to Information Act should be overseen by an independent panel, not the government, to avoid the pitfalls of the last such exercise. In a letter to Prime Minister Mark Carney and Treasury Board President Shafqat Ali, civil society groups, academics and others call for a genuine and timely examination of the access law. The next federal review of the Access to Information regime is set to begin soon. For a $5 fee, people can use the access law to ask for a range of federal documents — from internal emails to policy memos — but it the law has long been criticized as out of date and poorly administered. The law has not been overhauled since its introduction more than 40 years ago and many users complain of lengthy delays and report getting heavily blacked-out documents or full denials in response to their applications. On the federal election trail in April, Carney committed to an 'objective review' of the system, saying it would serve Canadians well. This report by The Canadian Press was first published June 9, 2025. Jim Bronskill, The Canadian Press
Winnipeg Free Press
14 hours ago
- Politics
- Winnipeg Free Press
Transparency advocates call for independent review of Access to Information Act
OTTAWA – Transparency advocates say a coming federal review of the Access to Information Act should be overseen by an independent panel, not the government, to avoid the pitfalls of the last such exercise. In a letter to Prime Minister Mark Carney and Treasury Board President Shafqat Ali, civil society groups, academics and others call for a genuine and timely examination of the access law. The next federal review of the Access to Information regime is set to begin soon. For a $5 fee, people can use the access law to ask for a range of federal documents — from internal emails to policy memos — but it the law has long been criticized as out of date and poorly administered. The law has not been overhauled since its introduction more than 40 years ago and many users complain of lengthy delays and report getting heavily blacked-out documents or full denials in response to their applications. On the federal election trail in April, Carney committed to an 'objective review' of the system, saying it would serve Canadians well. This report by The Canadian Press was first published June 9, 2025.
Canada Standard
28-05-2025
- Business
- Canada Standard
Treasury Board President tables in Parliament the2025-26Main Estimates for the Government of Canada
May 27, 2025 - Ottawa, Ontario - Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat Efficiency and effectiveness must guide everything government does. The Government of Canada is focused on maximizing investments that drive growth and deliver results. To that end, today, the Honourable Shafqat Ali, President of the Treasury Board, tabled in the House of Commons the Government of Canada's Main Estimates for 2025-26. The Main Estimates outline priority investments in housing, the Canadian Armed Forces, Indigenous communities, dental care, border services, and Veterans' benefits. Also included are transfer payments to provinces and territories, such as those for health care, and payments for individuals, including benefits for elderly Canadians and those with disabilities. Data about the government's expenditures and performance targets are also available through GC Infobase, an online tool that presents the numbers in easy-to-understand visual stories.
Cision Canada
27-05-2025
- Business
- Cision Canada
Treasury Board President tables in Parliament the 2025-26 Main Estimates for the Government of Canada
OTTAWA, ON, May 27, 2025 /CNW/ - Efficiency and effectiveness must guide everything government does. The Government of Canada is focused on maximizing investments that drive growth and deliver results. To that end, today, the Honourable Shafqat Ali, President of the Treasury Board, tabled in the House of Commons the Government of Canada's Main Estimates for 2025–26. The Main Estimates outline priority investments in housing, the Canadian Armed Forces, Indigenous communities, dental care, border services, and Veterans' benefits. Also included are transfer payments to provinces and territories, such as those for health care, and payments for individuals, including benefits for elderly Canadians and those with disabilities. Data about the government's expenditures and performance targets are also available through GC Infobase, an online tool that presents the numbers in easy-to-understand visual stories. Quote "Canadians expect their government to invest responsibly and transparently in the areas that matter most to their lives. The Main Estimates clearly outline how our government is addressing Canadians' priorities and meeting the challenges and opportunities ahead." The Honourable Shafqat Ali, President of the Treasury Board Quick Facts The 2025–26 Main Estimates present planned budgetary spending totaling $486.9 billion for 130 organizations. This includes transfer payments to other levels of government, other organizations and individuals totaling $294.8 billion. These Main Estimates also include authorities issued under Governor General Special Warrants to sustain core government functions while Parliament was dissolved. The Estimates family of documents includes Departmental Plans, Departmental Results Reports, Main Estimates, and Supplementary Estimates, which are tabled throughout the fiscal year, as required. Spending amounts in the Estimates represent "up to" amounts by each federal organization requesting authority to spend. Main Estimates Associated Links Governor General special warrants Canada Gazette GC InfoBase Stay connected SOURCE Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat
Yahoo
27-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Treasury Board President tables in Parliament the 2025-26 Main Estimates for the Government of Canada
OTTAWA, ON, May 27, 2025 /CNW/ - Efficiency and effectiveness must guide everything government does. The Government of Canada is focused on maximizing investments that drive growth and deliver results. To that end, today, the Honourable Shafqat Ali, President of the Treasury Board, tabled in the House of Commons the Government of Canada's Main Estimates for 2025–26. The Main Estimates outline priority investments in housing, the Canadian Armed Forces, Indigenous communities, dental care, border services, and Veterans' benefits. Also included are transfer payments to provinces and territories, such as those for health care, and payments for individuals, including benefits for elderly Canadians and those with disabilities. Data about the government's expenditures and performance targets are also available through GC Infobase, an online tool that presents the numbers in easy-to-understand visual stories. Quote "Canadians expect their government to invest responsibly and transparently in the areas that matter most to their lives. The Main Estimates clearly outline how our government is addressing Canadians' priorities and meeting the challenges and opportunities ahead." - The Honourable Shafqat Ali, President of the Treasury Board Quick Facts The 2025–26 Main Estimates present planned budgetary spending totaling $486.9 billion for 130 organizations. This includes transfer payments to other levels of government, other organizations and individuals totaling $294.8 billion. These Main Estimates also include authorities issued under Governor General Special Warrants to sustain core government functions while Parliament was dissolved. The Estimates family of documents includes Departmental Plans, Departmental Results Reports, Main Estimates, and Supplementary Estimates, which are tabled throughout the fiscal year, as required. Spending amounts in the Estimates represent "up to" amounts by each federal organization requesting authority to spend. Related Products Main Estimates Associated Links Governor General special warrants Canada Gazette GC InfoBase Stay connected X: @TBS_CanadaFacebook: SOURCE Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat View original content: Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
