Canada elected to global open government leadership role
(firmenpresse) - OTTAWA, ONTARIO -- (Marketwired) -- 03/17/17 -- Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat
Canada is celebrating the global drive towards open and transparent government today with the announcement that it has been elected to a seat on the Steering Committee of the Open Government Partnership (OGP). Canada will be represented by the Honourable Scott Brison, President of the Treasury Board, when its three-year term begins on October 1, 2017.
Canada was elected to one of four state-level seats, along with Italy, South Africa and South Korea
Minister Brison acknowledged the important work that remains to be done and congratulated the other governments elected to the Steering Committee. He also paid tribute to the invaluable contributions of the departing members of the Steering Committee, all of whom played a critical role in founding the Open Government Partnership in 2011.
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"The Government of Canada welcomes this opportunity to take on a prominent role in sharing our experiences, learning from others, and advancing the principles of openness and transparency around the world. We look forward to supporting a greater focus on open, meaningful dialogue between governments and their citizens. Public engagement and collaboration will be at the heart of our work as a member of the Steering Committee of the Open Government Partnership."
- The Honourable Scott Brison, President of the Treasury Board
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