Conduct a review of government spending to reduce poorly targeted and inefficient programs.

What success looks like

Programs are effective and deliver measurable results for Canadians.

Government's narrative on progress

Launched in Budget 2017, the horizontal review on innovation and clean technology is now complete, with results announced in Budget 2018. Launched in Budget 2017, the horizontal review on fixed assets, which is being conducted in phases, is expected to be completed in 2019-20. Budget 2019 announced the results of the following reviews undertaken during the mandate, specifically the review of Canada Revenue Agency Service Model; Professional Services, Travel and Advertising Reductions; Transport Canada; Fisheries and Oceans Canada; Health Canada; Canada Border Services Agency; Royal Canadian Mounted Police; Regulatory Review, and; Skills Review

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