Treasury Board
Preliminary report reveals mismanagement of funds at English Montreal School Board
By Anne Leclair Reporter
A preliminary report by Quebec’s Treasury Board reveals the mismanagement of millions of taxpayer dollars at the English Montreal School Board. Quebec’s education is awaiting the full investigation in to Quebec’s largest English School Board before he can consider laying criminal charges. Continue reading
Winnipeg development planning ‘dysfunctional’ according to Manitoba government report
A report by the Manitoba government says development planning at Winnipeg City Hall is dysfunctional and is chasing away investment. Continue reading
Ontario government to centralize procurement, estimated to save $1B a year in 5 years
Treasury Board President Peter Bethlenfalvy says there is currently too much duplication and fragmentation in the way government ministries, as well as schools and hospitals, buy goods and services. Continue reading
Watchdog to examine conflicting Ontario autism budget numbers
The financial accountability office’s probe, requested by a Liberal, will take several months. Continue reading
Scott Brison targeted by suspended Vice-Admiral’s lawyers for his defence
Court filings released Friday have Norman’s lawyer repeatedly citing Treasury Board President Scott Brison’s comments over the years to show their client has just been caught up in high-level political games. Continue reading
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Ontario ‘line-by-line’ spending audit finds operating expenses grew 55 per cent over 15 years
The province also conducted online surveys where people could weigh in on how to make government programs more efficient. Continue reading
No changes planned to push Irving out of National Shipbuilding Strategy: Brison
The federal Treasury Board president says there are no changes planned to the National Shipbuilding Strategy that would compromise the role of Halifax’s Irving Shipbuilding Inc. Continue reading
Government considering ‘tiered’ compensation for Phoenix damages, no price tag yet: source
The government is looking at a “tiered” approach to compensation, where every civil servant receives something and those who have been more grievously affected by the pay debacle receive more, said the source. Continue reading
Ottawa announces $80 million for research on preventing, studying oil spills
These funds are part of the $1.5-billion Oceans Protection Plan, which is aimed at developing a marine safety system. Continue reading
Correctional officers protest over slow contract negotiations
Correctional officers have been without a contract for the past three years. Continue reading