The Chief Minister says how productivity is measured is up to individual departments.
During the court's sitting this week, Douglas North MHK David Ashford asked how productivity is measured and analysed across the government.
Mr Cannan said it's not easy to measure.
He explained performance measurements are calculated by each individual department:
Mountain Road to close for TT work
Part of the Mountain Road shuts today as work gets underway to prepare for the TT.
Police investigate after youngster attacked in Peel
Police are investigating after youngster was jumped by a gang of four people at the weekend.
Onchan Park reopening this weekend
Onchan Pleasure Park is reopening for Easter this weekend!
Wetherspoons opening date confirmed
The Island's new Wetherspoons will be open before TT, according to bosses.
Busy Douglas road to shut again after October work
Roadworks in Douglas will mean traffic restrictions on Victoria Road for the second time in six months.
Castletown Golf Links Hotel sold
A well-known hotel on the Langness peninsula has been sold.
Manx Care hit with data enforcement notice by commissioner
Manx Care's been rapped for dragging its heels under data protection laws.
Castletown restaurant under new management
The team behind the Sound Cafe, Bradda Glen and the Aqua Café at the NSC will be taking over a restaurant in Castletown.
