I spent the first 30 days, virtually the whole of February, studying the substantive issues surrounding the debate on the bill the committee recommended to the minister. I also presented my credentials to the lead ministers.
My priority is to develop, together with Treasury Board, training and performance standards for ATIP coordinators in the various departments. I firmly believe that having recognized professionals in all the departments will allow for a better understanding and application of the act which, in turn, will reduce the number of complaints.
That is why I spoke about the University of Alberta program, which offers an online certificate program in both official languages. It is the one that I will recommend to Treasury Board.
Our priorities are the same as those set out in the act.