2003 November Report of the Auditor General of Canada

Exhibit 2.1—Auditor General's October 2000 Report recommended priorities for action

clarifying the principle of ministerial responsibility and the responsibilities of officials; and
identifying the responsibilities of senior and line managers for promoting sound values and ethics.

Re-invigorate an extensive dialogue on values and ethics that emphasizes the primacy of the principles of respect for law, the public interest, and public service as a public trust.
Develop a statement of values and ethics for the federal public sector and for each federal entity.
Develop a set of values and ethics to guide the interaction between the public and private sectors.
Establish comprehensive values and ethics initiatives in federal entities and interdepartmental communities.
Provide guidance for ethical decision making and develop recourse mechanisms to allow the voicing of ethical concerns, with appropriate protection for all concerned.
Explain to all members of the federal public sector the general and specific laws and policies relating to improper conduct.
Provide objective assessments and reports to Parliament on values and ethics in federal entities.