Parliament has many accountability tools. The Minister of International Cooperation, who appeared before the committee three weeks ago, discussed with you CIDA’s report on plans and priorities that was tabled in Parliament as well as a detailed report on activities and outcomes. This is only one of many tools available to Parliament to ensure and strengthen the transparency of the aid program.
The minister also announced that she would table in Parliament early in 2007 the first annual report on development outcomes. This was not a legislative action but it was focused on transparency and accountability to Parliament and this committee, according to CIDA’s report on plans and priorities.