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The department's Head Office is located in Edmonton, Alberta, co-located with the Regional Office for Alberta. Regional offices are located in each of the other western provinces - Winnipeg, Saskatoon and Vancouver - with a liaison office in Ottawa. Regional satellite offices also exist in Calgary and Victoria. The department's Deputy Minister is located in Edmonton, and Assistant Deputy Ministers are located in Vancouver, Edmonton, Saskatoon, Winnipeg and Ottawa.
The Minister of Western Economic Diversification, the Honourable Rona Ambrose, is responsible for WD policies and programs that are designed to promote the development and diversification of the economy of Western Canada and to advance the interests of Western Canada in national economic policy, program and project development and implementation.
WD's strategic direction is set by the Executive Committee, which is composed of the Deputy Minister, five Assistant Deputy Ministers, the Directors General of Corporate Finance and Programs, Corporate Services, and Policy, and the Director of Corporate Communications.
In addition to corporate responsibilities, each of the western Assistant Deputy Ministers is accountable for the delivery of programs and services in their region, which support the department's strategic outcomes. The Ottawa-based Assistant Deputy Minister and the Director General of Policy lead the department's advocacy activities.
2007-2008 | ||||||||
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Program ($ thousands) |
Budgetary | Loans, Investments and Advances |
Total Main Estimates |
Adjustments (planned spending not in Main Estimates) | Total Planned Spending |
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Operating | Grants | Contributions and Other Transfer Payments | Net | |||||
Strategic Outcome: Policies and programs that support the development of Western Canada (Policy, Advocacy and Coordination) | ||||||||
Collaboration and Coordination | 5,770 | – | 115 | 5,885 | – | 5,885 | – | 5,885 |
Advocacy | 2,545 | – | 115 | 2,660 | – | 2,660 | – | 2,660 |
Research and Analysis | 3,579 | – | 578 | 4,157 | – | 4,157 | – | 4,157 |
Strategic Outcome: Economically viable communities in Western Canada with a high quality of life (Community Economic Development) | ||||||||
Community Economic Planning, Development and Adjustment |
12,387 |
1,475 |
87,590 |
101,452 |
– |
101,452 |
2,500 |
103,952 |
Infrastructure |
1,989 |
– |
27,957 |
29,946 |
– |
29,946 |
– |
29,946 |
Strategic Outcome: A competitive and expanded business sector in Western Canada and a strengthened western Canadian innovation system (Entrepreneurship and Innovation) | ||||||||
Business Development and Entrepreneurship |
12,675 |
1,645 |
39,457 |
53,777 |
– |
53,777 |
4,009 |
57,786 |
Innovation |
8,770 |
1,880 |
44,683 |
55,333 |
– |
55,333 |
9,363 |
64,696 |
Total |
47,715 |
5,000 |
200,495 |
253,210 |
– |
253,210 |
15,872 |
269,082 |
Collaboration and Coordination, Advocacy, Research and Analysis, Community Economic Planning, Development and Adjustment, Infrastructure, and Business Development and Entrepreneurship program activities contribute to the achievement of the Government of Canada's “Strong Economic Growth” outcome.
Innovation contributes to the achievement of the Government of Canada's “An Innovative and Knowledge-based economy” outcome.
($ thousands) |
Forecast Spending 2006-2007 |
Planned Spending 2007-2008 |
Planned Spending 2008-2009 |
Planned Spending 2009-2010 |
---|---|---|---|---|
Collaboration and Coordination | 5,349 | 5,885 | 5,885 | 5,885 |
Research and Analysis Advocacy Community Economic Planning, Development and Adjustment Infrastructure Business Development and Entrepreneurship Innovation
|
4,218 2,703 137,483
52,011 59,954 53,813 |
4,157 2,660 101,452
29,946 53,777 55,333
|
4,157 2,660 55,010
2,013 54,193 60,218
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4,157 2,660 55,615
1,396 54,268 59,884
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Total Main Estimates | 315,531 | 253,210 | 184,136 | 183,865 |
Adjustments (following page)* | 58,482 | 15,872 | 7,307 | 3,330 |
Other Forecasted Lapse5 |
(13,500) |
– |
– |
– |
Total Adjustments | 44,982 | 15,872 | 7,307 | 3,330 |
Total Planned Spending | 360,513 | 269,082 | 191,443 | 187,195 |
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Total Planned Spending | 360,513 | 269,082 | 191,443 | 187,195 |
Less: Non-respendable revenue | 6,458 | 2,200 | 2,200 | 2,200 |
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Plus: Cost of services received without charge | 4,279 | 4,161 | 3,166 | 2,820 |
Total Departmental Spending | 358,334 | 271,043 | 192,409 | 187,815 |
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Full-time Equivalents | 402 | 384 | 382 | 376 |
The reduction of resources over the planning horizon reflects the sun setting of time-limited programs such as funding for the Prince Rupert Port Authority, the Alberta and Saskatchewan Centennials, and the Infrastructure Canada Program.
ADJUSTMENTS (000's) | 2006-2007 | 2007-2008 | 2008-2009 | 2009-2010 |
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Supplementary Estimates A: |
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|
|
|
Operating Budget carry-forward |
1,997 |
– |
– |
– |
Canada Strategic Infrastructure Fund – City of Saskatoon – Phase II |
26 |
– |
– |
– |
Infrastructure Canada Program reprofile |
37,899 |
– |
– |
– |
Social Economy – Capacity Building |
(2,490) |
– |
– |
– |
Reduced Ministry Cost |
(450) |
– |
– |
– |
Procurement Savings |
(350) |
– |
– |
– |
Alberta / Saskatchewan Centenaries – Museum of Regiments |
(3,000) |
– |
– |
– |
Alberta / Saskatchewan Centenaries – RCMP Heritage Centre |
2,500 |
– |
– |
– |
Interdepartmental Partnership with Official Languages |
330 |
– |
– |
– |
Pacific Regional Council |
319 |
– |
– |
– |
Supplementary Estimates B: (not yet approved): |
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|
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Operating Budget carry-forward |
1 |
– |
– |
– |
Primrose Lake Economic Development Corporation |
15,000 |
– |
– |
– |
Asia-Pacific Gateway and Corridor Initiative |
2,100 |
– |
– |
– |
Stronger West/Canada Jobs Fund |
2,000 |
– |
– |
– |
Britannia Mines – Mining Industry Interpretive Centre and Sustainability Walk |
2,500 |
2,500 |
– |
– |
Pacific Northwest Economic Region |
100 |
– |
– |
– |
Submissions not yet approved: |
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|
|
|
Intervac/Vaccine and Infectious Disease Organization (VIDO) |
– |
9,330 |
3,330 |
3,330 |
Canada Business Service Centres |
– |
3,977 |
3,977 |
– |
Internal Audit |
– |
65 |
– |
– |
TOTAL ADJUSTMENTS |
58,482 |
15,872 |
7,307 |
3,330 |
Vote or Statutory Item |
|
|
|
1 |
Operating expenditures |
42,527 |
47,217 |
5 |
Grants and contributions |
205,495 |
262,798 |
(S) |
Contributions to employee benefit plans |
5,188 |
5,516 |
|
Total Department |
253,210 |
315,531 |
The decrease in the Main Estimates from 2006-2007 to 2007-2008 reflects the sun setting of time-limited funding for the Prince Rupert Port Authority and a decrease in the Infrastructure Canada Program and Alberta and Saskatchewan Centennials funding.
($ thousands) |
2007-2008 |
Accommodation provided by Public Works and Government Services Canada |
2,191 |
Contributions covering employers' share of employees' insurance premiums and expenditures paid by Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat (excluding revolving funds) |
1,964 |
Salary and associated expenditures of legal services provided by the Department of Justice Canada |
6 |
Total 2007-2008 services received without charge |
4,161 |
Non-Respendable Revenue
($ thousands) |
Forecast |
Planned |
Planned |
Planned |
---|---|---|---|---|
Repayment of Repayable Contributions Adjustment to previous years payable at year-end |
3,750 2,258 |
1,500 500 |
1,500 500 |
1,500 500 |
Other Revenue |
450 |
200 |
200 |
200 |
Fees paid with ATIP requests* |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
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|
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Total Non-Respendable Revenue |
6,458 |
2,200 |
2,200 |
2,200 |
*Note: Western Economic Diversification Canada collects approximately $250 in fees associated with the Access to Information and Privacy Acts (ATIP).
($ thousands) Program Activity |
Regional Programs |
Corporate Multi-Regional Programs (1) |
National Programs |
Total Planned Spending |
---|---|---|---|---|
Collaboration and Coordination |
3,945 |
1,940 |
– |
5,885 |
Advocacy |
1,272 |
1,388 |
– |
2,660 |
Research and Analysis |
3,187 |
970 |
– |
4,157 |
Community Economic Planning, Development and Adjustment (2) |
100,168 |
3,784 |
– |
103,952 |
Infrastructure (3) |
– |
– |
29,946 |
29,946 |
Business Development and Entrepreneurship |
47,609 |
6,200 |
3,977 |
57,786 |
Innovation |
61,825 |
2,871 |
– |
64,696 |
Total |
218,006 |
17,153 |
33,923 |
269,082 |
Over the next three years, Western Economic Diversification Canada will manage the following transfer payment programs in excess of $5 million:
For further information on the above-mentioned transfer payment programs see http://www.tbs-sct.gc.ca/est-pre/estime.asp
1) Name of Transfer Payment Program: |
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2) Start Date 1987-1988 |
3) End Date Terms and conditions expire July 14, 2008. WD will be seeking approval to renew terms and conditions. |
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4) Description: This program was designed to promote economic development and diversification in Western Canada and advance the interests of Western Canada in national policy, program and project development and implementation. |
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5) Strategic Outcome(s): Policy, Advocacy & Coordination, Community Economic Development & and Entrepreneurship & Innovation |
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6) Expected Results:
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($ millions) |
7) Forecast |
8) Planned |
9) Planned |
10) Planned |
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11) Collaboration and Coordination |
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12) Total Contributions |
0.1 |
0.1 |
0.1 |
0.1 |
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13) Total Collaboration and Coordination
|
0.1 |
0.1 |
0.1 |
0.1 |
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11) Advocacy |
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12) Total Contributions |
- |
0.1 |
0.1 |
0.1 |
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13) Total Advocacy
|
- |
0.1 |
0.1 |
0.1 |
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11) Research and Analysis |
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12) Total Contributions |
0.6 |
0.6 |
0.6 |
0.6 |
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13) Total Research and Analysis
|
0.6 |
0.6 |
0.6 |
0.6 |
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11) Community Economic Planning, Development and Adjustment |
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12) Total Grants |
17.0 |
1.5 |
1.5 |
1.5 |
|
12) Total Contributions |
60.6 |
73.9 |
28.0 |
28.4 |
|
13) Total Community Economic Planning, Development and Adjustment
|
77.6 |
75.4 |
29.5 |
29.9 |
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11) Business Development and Entrepreneurship |
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12) Total Grants |
30.0 |
2.6 |
1.6 |
1.6 |
|
12) Total Contributions |
16.8 |
21.3 |
22.6 |
22.5 |
|
13) Total Business Development and Entrepreneurship
|
46.8 |
23.9 |
24.2 |
24.1 |
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11) Innovation |
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12) Total Grants |
- |
1.9 |
1.9 |
1.9 |
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12) Total Contributions |
42.2 |
54.0 |
52.4 |
52.2 |
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13) Total Innovation
|
42.2 |
55.9 |
54.3 |
54.1 |
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14) Planned Evaluations |
Planned program evaluation for the Western Diversification Program in fiscal year 2007-2008. |
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15) Planned Audits |
Planned program audit for the Western Diversification Program in fiscal year 2007-2008. |
1) Transfer Payment Program: |
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2) Start Date: May 18, 1995 |
3) End Date: Ongoing |
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4) Description: This program was designed to provide funding for a network of Community Futures Development Corporations (CFDCs) across Canada with WD as the delivery department for the west. CFDCs are volunteer-led, non-profit organizations that lead strategic economic planning, and provide advice and commercial loans to local entrepreneurs, which foster economic development. |
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5) Strategic outcomes: Community Economic Development and Entrepreneurship & Innovation. |
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6) Expected Results:
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($millions) |
7) Forecast |
8) Planned |
9) Planned |
10) Planned |
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11) Program Activity: Community Economic Planning, Development and Adjustment |
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12) Total Contributions |
13.6 |
13.7 |
13.9 |
14.2 |
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13) Total Community Economic Planning, Development and Adjustment |
13.6 |
13.7 |
13.9 |
14.2 |
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11) Program Activity: Business Development and Entrepreneurship |
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12) Total Contributions |
13.6 |
13.7 |
13.9 |
14.2 |
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13) Total Business Development and Entrepreneurship |
13.6 |
13.7 |
13.9 |
14.2 |
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14) Planned Evaluations |
Planned program evaluation for the Community Futures Program in fiscal year 2007-2008. |
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15) Planned Audits |
Planned program audit for the Community Futures Program in fiscal year 2008-2009. |
1) Transfer Payment Program: |
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2) Start Date: October 10, 2000 |
3) End Date: March 31, 2008 |
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4) Description: This program was designed to improve urban and rural community infrastructure in Canada. |
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5) Strategic outcomes: Community Economic Development |
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6) Expected Results:
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($millions) |
7) Forecast |
8) Planned |
9) Planned |
10) Planned |
11) Program Activity: Infrastructure |
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12) Total Contributions |
87.9 |
28.0 |
- |
- |
13) Total Infrastructure |
87.9 |
28.0 |
- |
- |
14) Planned Evaluations |
Planned program evaluation for the Infrastructure Canada Program in fiscal year 2008-2009. |
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15) Planned Audits |
Planned program / project audits for the Infrastructure Canada Program in fiscal year 2008-2009. |
Over the next three years, Western Economic Diversification Canada will manage the following Conditional Grant in excess of $5 million:
Grant to the Friends of the Canadian Museum for Human Rights Inc.
Grant to the Friends of the Canadian Museum for Human Rights Inc.
Grant to the Friends of the Canadian Museum for Human Rights Inc.
For further information on the above-mentioned transfer payment programs see http://www.tbs-sct.gc.ca/est-pre/estime.asp
1) Name of Recipient: Friends of the Canadian Museum for Human Rights Inc. |
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2) Start Date: February 25, 2004 |
3) End Date: N/A |
4) Total Funding$ $27,000,000 |
5) Description: Establishment of a museum for human rights in Winnipeg. |
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6) Strategic Outcome(s): A museum facility of approximately 18-24,000 square meters containing roughly 5,600 square meters of permanent exhibition space. It will examine the development of human rights in a historical and global context, focusing on the experience of Canadians, and teaching respect for human rights,as well as the consequences of not respecting them. It will place a major emphasis on the history and development of Aboriginal rights in Canada, and will be the first major Canadian Museum to do so. It will also showcase human rights successes and the heroic responses to challenge by leaders such as Mahatma Gandhi and Nelson Mandela. Finally, through interactive displays, multi-media activities, and educational programming, it will work to build commitment to a better future. |
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7) Summary of Annual Plans of Recipient: Planning and development of the museum is continuing. |
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8) Planned Evaluation(s) |
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9) Planned Audit(s) |
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10) URL to Recipient Site: www.canadianmuseumforhumanrights.com |
Over the next year, Western Economic Diversification Canada will be involved in the following horizontal initiatives as either the lead or the partner:
Supplementary information on Horizontal Initiatives can be found at
http://www.tbs-sct.gc.ca/rma/eppi-ibdrp/hrdb-rhbd/profil-eng.asp.
RPP Horizontal Initiative |
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1) Name of Horizontal Initiative: Western Economic Partnership Agreements |
2) Name of Lead Department(s): Western Economic Diversification Canada |
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3) Start Date of the Horizontal Initiative: August 2003 |
4) End Date of the Horizontal Initiative: March 2008 |
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5) Total Federal Funding Allocation (start to end date): $100 million |
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6) Description of the Horizontal Initiative (including funding agreement): WEPAs are four-year, $50 million cost shared agreements between the federal government and each of the four western provinces to promote shared economic development priorities. |
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7) Shared Outcome(s): Greater federal-provincial cooperation in realizing the economic and regional development potential of Canada’s western provinces resulting in: a strengthened innovation system; the advancement of economic priorities; a competitive and expanded private sector; increased private sector investment opportunities; increased economic activity and diversity’ increased international competitiveness; and, more sustainable communities. |
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8) Governance Structure(s): Joint Federal Provincial Management Committees |
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9) Federal Partners |
10) Names of Programs for Federal Partners |
11) Total Allocation (from start to end date) |
12) Planned Spending for |
13) Expected Results for 2007–2008 |
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1. |
a. |
$100,000,000.00 |
$21,000,000.00 |
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b. |
$ |
$ |
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c. |
$ |
$ |
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2. |
a. |
$ |
$ |
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b. |
$ |
$ |
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c. |
$ |
$ |
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3. |
a. |
$ |
$ |
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|
b. |
$ |
$ |
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Total |
$100,000,000.00 |
$21,000,000.00 |
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14) Results to be Achieved by Non-federal Partners |
15) Contact Information: |
Western Economic Diversification Canada's fourth sustainable development strategy (SDS IV) builds on lessons learned from the department's three previous strategies, the recommendations of the Commissioner of the Environment and Sustainable Development (CESD), the findings of a third party assessment of SDS 2004, and input solicited from consultations with staff and partners.
The strategy outlines a streamlined logic model with three strategic outcomes that WD hopes to achieve through the implementation of SDS IV. These are:
SDS IV contributes to elements of each departmental strategic outcome; however, activities in support of the SD strategic outcome “innovation towards sustainable development” are particularly relevant to the department's activities related to Innovation and Entrepreneurship.
SDS Departmental Goal: Innovation Towards Sustainable Development |
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Federal SD Goal including Greening of Government Operation goals* Clean water
Clean air
Reduce greenhouse gas emissions
Sustainable Communities
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Performance Measure from current SDS Number of approved projects
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Department's Expected Results for 2007-08 Development, commercialization, adoption and/or adaptation of environmental technologies and processes Capacity building, market development and development of management capacity in the environmental sector Expanded understanding of the impact of environmental issues on Western Canada through research.
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SDS Departmental Goal: Greening of WD Operations
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Federal SD Goal including Greening of Government Operation goals* Governance for sustainable development
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Performance Measure from current SDS Executive committee briefed semi-annually about the implementation of SDS IV Number of initiatives that incorporate SD tracking SD is integrated into the DPR, RPP and regional business plans Numbers of SEAs completed Maintain intranet website on greening Regular greening tips to staff Number of contracts with green clauses Per cent of green office supplies purchased Per cent of green purchases or leases for office equipment Number of staff attending training Participate in paper, battery, and other recycling programs
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Department's Expected Results for 2007-08 Senior management is engaged and supported by corporate SD team SD planning, tracking and reporting systems incorporated into new and existing initiatives Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) management systems are implemented to ensure early, full and meaningful implementation of the Cabinet Directive Internal communication on SD Greening clauses are incorporated in departmental goods and services contracts where appropriate Purchase green office supplies Purchase or lease green office equipment SD and green training provided to officers Working with facilities management on recycling programs
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SDS Departmental Goal: External Greening
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Federal SD Goal including Greening of Government Operation goals*
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Performance Measure from current SDS Per cent of federal SD-related $s distributed in Western Canada Number of applications from Western Canada for federal SD-related programs Number of partners and/or stakeholders recognized Number of SD communications Number of WD outreach activities at SD-related events |
Department's Expected Results for 2007-08 Work with other federal departments and partners to ensure access by western stakeholders to federal SD-related programs SD excellence in Western Canada recognized Partners provided with information on SD concepts and best practices
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* Projects supported may contribute to one or more of the federal SD goals listed.
Name of Internal Audit/Evaluation |
Audit/ Type/Evaluation Type |
Status |
Expected Completion Date |
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Western Diversification Program |
Program Audit |
Planned |
2007-08 |
Community Futures Program |
Program Audit |
Planned |
2008-09 |
Loan and Investment Program |
Program Audit |
Planned |
2007-08 |
Women's Enterprise Initiative |
Program Audit |
Planned |
2007-08 |
Infrastructure Canada Program |
Program/Project Audits |
Planned |
2008-09 |
Municipal Rural Infrastructure Fund |
Program/Project Audits |
Planned |
2007-08 |
Canada Strategic Infrastructure Program |
Program/Project Audits |
Planned |
2008-09 |
Audit of key internal controls |
Management Audit |
Planned |
2007-08 |
Audit of key internal controls |
Management Audit |
Planned |
2008-09 |
Audit of risk management and governance processes |
Management Audit |
Planned |
2007-08 |
Audit of risk management and governance processes |
Management Audit |
Planned |
2008-09 |
Government wide horizontal audits |
Management Audit |
TBS to determine |
2007-08 |
Government wide horizontal audits |
Management Audit |
TBS to determine |
2008-09 |
Western Diversification Program |
Program Evaluation |
Planned |
2007-08 |
Community Futures Program |
Program Evaluation |
Planned |
2007-08 |
Loan and Investment Program |
Program Evaluation |
Planned |
2008-09 |
Women's Enterprise Initiative |
Program Evaluation |
Planned |
2008-09 |
Infrastructure Canada Program |
Program Evaluation |
Planned |
2008-09 |
Canada Strategic Infrastructure Program |
Program Evaluation |
Planned |
2008-09 |
Electronic link to Internal Audit and Evaluation Plan: http://www.wd.gc.ca/rpts/plans/default-eng.asp