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Sunday, April 04, 2004
Money Talks: Canada makes public officials' expenses
Canada has taken its bid to clean up politics to new levels, publishing details of expenses claimed by ministers, ambassadors and other senior officials on government websites.
'Making this kind of information available online demonstrates our commitment to functioning in an ethical and transparent manner,' said Mr Reg Alcock, head of the Treasury Board.
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