Make government accounting and financial reporting more consistent, transparent and understandable to Canadians.

What success looks like

Government reporting is easier for Canadians to find, understand and use to hold the government accountable.

Government's narrative on progress

Under changes to the Standing Orders of the House of Commons, the estimates are now published later in the year to ensure Canadians have more information about how their tax dollars are spent. The changes make the government more accountable and make financial reporting more relevant, transparent, and easier to understand. This means Canadians learn how the money announced in a budget is actually spent. The government’s spending is reported and updated regularly online.

Note: this is the government's own description, not an independent assessment.