Western Economic Diversification Canada
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Departmental Plans and Reports
Western Economic Diversification Canada's (WD) annual reports to Parliament respond to the Government of Canada's commitments and reflect the goals set by Parliament to improve accountability for results.
WD Reports on Plans and Priorities
WD's Report on Plans and Priorities (RPP) describes departmental priorities and strategic outcomes, expected results and the associated resource requirements covering a three-year period. The RPP also provides details on human resource requirements, grants and contributions, and net program costs.
The following reports are available from the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat (TBS) website. For older reports, visit the TBS Publications Archive page.
2010-2011 (HTML | PDF)
2009-2010 (HTML | PDF)
Transfer Payment Programs (HTML)
2008-2009 (HTML | PDF)
2007-2008 (HTML | PDF)
2006-2007 (HTML | PDF)
WD Performance Report
WD's Departmental Performance Report (DPR) outlines WD's achievements against the performance expectations and commitments as set out in WD's Report on Plans and Priorities. The DPR plays a key role in the cycle of planning, monitoring, evaluating and reporting of results through ministers to Parliament and Canadians.
The following reports are available from the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat (TBS) website. For older reports, visit the TBS Publications Archive page
Corporate Business Plan
WD's Corporate Business Plan provides an integrated overview of the department's strategic outcomes, priorities and expected performance objectives for 2009-2010, as set out in our annual Report on Plans and Priorities. As well, it articulates the strategic direction and planning framework needed to ensure those outcomes are achieved.
Access to Information Act - WD Annual Report to Parliament
The Access to Information Act gives Canadian citizens, permanent residents and any person and corporation present in Canada a right of access to information contained in government records, subject to certain specific and limited exceptions.
Western Economic Diversification Canada's (WD) Annual Report to Parliament describes how WD administered its responsibilities under these Acts during each financial year.
Privacy Act - WD Annual Report to Parliament
The Privacy Act extends to individuals the right of access to information about themselves held by the government, subject to specific and limited exceptions. This Act also protects individuals' privacy by preventing others from having access to their personal information and gives individuals substantial control over its collection, use and disclosure.
Western Economic Diversification Canada's (WD) Annual Report to Parliament describes how WD administered its responsibilities under these Acts during each financial year.
Audit and Evaluation Plans
WD's multi-year Risk Based Audit and Five-Year Evaluation Plans are prepared in accordance with Treasury Board policies and are approved by WD’s Deputy Minister.
Five-year Evaluation Plan
WD's five-year evaluation plan for 2010-2015 will achieve 100% of evaluation coverage of all WD direct program spending during this period, as specified in the 2009 Treasury Board evaluation policy. The plan is linked to the departmental Program Activity Architecture. The evaluation projects will provide a neutral assessment of the relevance and performance of WD's program spending.
WD Risk Based Audit Plan
WD's three-year Risk Based Audit Plan describes the audits planned for 2010-2013. The process for selecting and prioritizing audits was based on risk exposure, risk significance, and the quality of internal controls to mitigate risks. The audits will independently assess the department’s governance, risk management and control practices, and provide assurances there on. Where applicable, the audits will also provide recommendations to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of those practices.
