Ensure that Agents of Parliament are properly funded and accountable only to Parliament.

What success looks like

Agents of Parliament are independent and properly funded.

Government's narrative on progress

In December 2018, the government passed new legislation to expand the Chief Electoral Officer’s ability to conduct public education campaigns, which did not occur for previous elections. This means Canadians are better educated about the electoral process and are aware of their right to vote. In June 2017, the government introduced legislation to give the Information Commissioner the power to release documents following an investigation of a complaint. This would further enhance transparency for Canadians. In June 2017, the government passed new legislation to make the Parliamentary Budget Officer (PBO) a truly independent agent of Parliament with its own office and budget. Previously, the PBO was not an independent Agent of Parliament.

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