United Nations Recognizes Ontario's Public Service
June 23, 2009 11:10 AM
Province Honoured At 2009 United Nations Public Service Awards
Ontario was recognized by
the United Nations today for the province's commitment to providing quality
French-language services.
The province was recognized for the success of the French-language services excellence initiative, which helps ensure Francophones are considered at all levels of government decision-making. The certificate also acknowledges the importance the province attaches to providing quality services to Ontario's Francophone community.
QUICK FACTS
- The United Nations Public Service Awards Programme is the most prestigious international recognition of excellence in public service.
- Ontario's initiative will be part of the 2009 UN Compendium of Best Practices and Innovation in Public Administration.
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"This certificate pays tribute to the Ontario Public Service's efforts to promote a modern and forward-looking province and recognizes the innovative ideas that make Ontario a world leader in public service delivery."
– Dalton McGuinty
Premier of Ontario
"I am particularly pleased that this achievement recognizes the efforts of the Office of Francophone Affairs. Moreover, I know all Ontario Public Service employees, and our entire government for that matter, take great pride in this international recognition."
– Madeleine Meilleur
Minister Responsible for Francophone Affairs
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