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.
The Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade is playing a role in the implementation of this act in the areas listed below.
Areas of accountability:
- Access to Information and Privacy (ATIP)
- Acts and Regulations
- Administrative Review into the Security Incident (2008–07–16)
- Avian Flu Preparedness Plans
- Financial Statements
- Important Notices
- Info Source
- Inspection and Evaluation
- Internal Audit
- Public Opinion Research
- Planning and Performance
- Proactive Disclosure
- Management Accountability Framework (MAF)
- Three Year Plan for Transfer Payment Programs
- Strategic Environmental Assessment
