Invest in stronger accountability to improve trust in government

As governments address unprecedented deficits, only a strong public accountability system can give Canadian taxpayers assurance that government funds are spent efficiently, and that programs and services are running effectively.

Oversight committees, such as the House Public Accounts Committee, pictured in 2018, play a crucial role in the accountability system by overseeing government spending and operations.The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Opinion

BY EVANGELINE COLMAN-SADD AND CAROL BELLRINGER

June 9, 2022

During the COVID-19 pandemic, every government in Canada spent unprecedented amounts of public money to ensure that Canadians and businesses were supported. This record spending, which helped the country's economy remain stable, has led to large deficits that all levels of government are now seeking...

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