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Accountability and Transparency
PWGSC continuously strives to be transparent and accountable in how it does business.
Accountability
On April 11, 2006, the government introduced the Federal Accountability Act. This legislation is helping to strengthen accountability, and increase transparency and oversight in government operations. PWGSC is playing a special role in the implementation of the Act in the areas of procurement, advertising and public opinion research.
As well, Public Works and Government Services Canada and the Private Sector: Fostering an Ethical Relationship guidelines provide guidance and ensure a common understanding of PWGSC core values by employees and private-sector organisations with which the Department does business.
Public Consultations
PWGSC conducts consultations with its stakeholders—associations, industry, suppliers and Canadians—to maintain an ongoing dialogue and to improve its programs, services and policies.
Consultation executive summaries/reports:
- Industry Consultation Sessions Report on Task and Solutions Professional Services (TSPS)
- Industry Consultation Summary Report on Government Enterprise Network Services (GENS)
For a list of public consultations conducted by other government departments or agencies, visit Consulting with Canadians.
Management Accountability Framework
The Management Accountability Framework (MAF) is intended to translate the vision of modern public service management into a set of management expectations.
Here is the most recent assessment and response:
Past assessments and where available, the PWGSC response:
- PWGSC Round V (2007-2008) MAF assessment
- PWGSC Round IV MAF Assessment (2006)
- PWGSC MAF Self-Assessment (2005-2006)
Annual Reports
- Report on Plans and Priorities
- Departmental Performance Report
- Public Opinion Research Annual Reports
- Advertising Annual Reports
- Access to Information and Privacy Annual Report
- Compensation Business Line Annual Report
- Sustainable Development Performance Report
Proactive Disclosure
The Government of Canada is working hard to improve the proactive disclosure of information so that Canadians are better able to hold Parliament, the government, and public sector officials accountable.
The following reports are available:
- Disclosure of Contracts
- Disclosure of Travel and Hospitality Expenses
- Disclosure of Position Reclassifications
- Disclosure of Grants and Contributions
- Disclosure of Wrongdoings in the Workplace
Access to Information and Privacy
The Access to Information Act gives Canadian citizens and persons present in Canada the right to access information in federal government records. The Privacy Act provides citizens with the right to access personal information held by the government and the protection of that information against unauthorized use and disclosure.
For more information, contact The Access to Information and Privacy Directorate.
Office of the Procurement Ombudsman
The Office of the Procurement Ombudsman is an independent organization with a government-wide mandate, which is defined in the Federal Accountability Act. Its overall objective is to ensure the fairness, openness and transparency of government procurement.
PWGSC has developed Departmental Action Plans to respond to those recommendations in the Office of the Procurement Ombudsman's 2009-2010 Annual Report that are directed to, or which implicate PWGSC.
Fairness Monitoring Program
The Fairness Monitoring Program provides management, client departments, government suppliers, Parliament and Canadians with independent assurance that PWGSC's activities are conducted in a fair, open and transparent manner.
Conflict Management and Alternative Dispute Resolution Board Services
The Conflict Management and Alternative Dispute Resolution Board (ADR) Services provides unique dispute resolution services.
Internal Audits and Reviews
PWGSC's Office of Audit and Evaluation helps guide, assess and continuously improve the ethical conduct of departmental employees. Here, you can also find our Internal Audit and Evaluation Reports.
Sponsorship
Information on the Sponsorship file, including:
