Prime Minister Justin Trudeau releases guide for Parliamentary Secretaries

Toronto: The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today made public the Guide for Parliamentary Secretaries, which is designed to provide them with key information about their role within Canada’s system of responsible parliamentary government.

The guide outlines the rules and policies that relate to their work as parliamentary secretaries, including their activities pertaining to House of Commons business and their department-related duties as assigned by their minister. The guide builds on the general principles and direction provided in Open and Accountable Government, which sets out expectations for the conduct of ministers and describes their roles and responsibilities within government.

The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau said that “We are focused on modernizing government to make sure that it is open and responsive to the needs of Canadians. Being open with Canadians is one of our top priorities because we believe transparency is a vital element of effective governance.”