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SECTION III – SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION 

 

Organizational Information 

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.  

Western Economic Diversification Canada Organization Structure 

 

Western Economic Diversification Canada Organization Structure

 

Accountability 

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.

Departmental links to the Government of Canada Outcomes  


2007-2008 

Program 
Activity 

($ thousands) 

Budgetary

Loans,
Investments and Advances


Total
Main Estimates
Adjustments (planned spending not in Main Estimates) 

Total Planned Spending
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.

Table 1: Departmental Planned Spending Table and Full-time Equivalents 




($ 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 

 

4,157 

2,660 

55,615 

 

1,396 

54,268 

59,884 

 

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 

 

 

 

 

 

Total Planned Spending   360,513  269,082  191,443  187,195 
Less: Non-respendable revenue   6,458  2,200  2,200  2,200 

 

 

 

 

 

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 
   

 

 

 

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 


ADJUSTMENTS (000's)  2006-2007  2007-2008  2008-2009  2009-2010 
Supplementary Estimates A: 

 

 

 

 

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):

 

 

 

 

Operating Budget carry-forward 

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: 

 

 

 

 

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 


 

Table 2: Voted and Statutory Items listed in Main Estimates 


Vote or Statutory Item 



Truncated Vote or Statutory Wording


2007-2008
Main Estimates


2006-2007
Main Estimates

Operating expenditures 

42,527 

47,217 

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.

Table 3: Services Received Without Charge 


($ 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 

Total 2007-2008 services received without charge

4,161 


 

Table 4: Sources of Non-Respendable Revenue 

Non-Respendable Revenue


 

($ thousands) 

Forecast
Revenue
2006-2007

Planned
Revenue
2007-2008 

Planned
Revenue
2008-2009

Planned
Revenue
2009-2010

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* 

 

 

 

 

 

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).

 

Table 5: Resource Requirement by Branch or Sector 




($ 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 


  1. Corporate / Multi-regional Operating resources include Headquarters, the Ottawa Liaison Office, and contribution programs that impact more than one province such as the $3.5 million for the Loan and Investment Program, included under the Business Development and Entrepreneurship activity. 
  2. Community Economic Planning, Development and Adjustment, Regional Programs includes $38.6 million for the Alberta and Saskatchewan Centenaries activities. 
  3. Infrastructure resource requirements are for the Infrastructure Canada Program (ICP). ICP resources are allocated on the basis of population and unemployment over the multi-year life of the program. Total ICP approved budget is $557.2 million. 

Table 6: Details on Transfer Payments Programs 

Over the next three years, Western Economic Diversification Canada will manage the following transfer payment programs in excess of $5 million: 

2007-08 

  1. Western Diversification Program 
  2. Community Futures Program 
  3. Infrastructure Canada Program 

2008-09 

  1. Western Diversification Program 
  2. Community Futures Program 

2009-10 

  1. Western Diversification Program 
  2. Community Futures Program 

For further information on the above-mentioned transfer payment programs see http://www.tbs-sct.gc.ca/est-pre/estime.asp

Table 6: Details on Transfer Payments Programs


1) Name of Transfer Payment Program:
Western Diversification Program

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.

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.  

5) Strategic Outcome(s): Policy, Advocacy & Coordination, Community Economic Development & and Entrepreneurship & Innovation 

6) Expected Results: 

  • A strengthened western innovation system. 
  • An expanded business sector in Western Canada. 
  • Increase investment in strategic federal/regional economic development priorities that improves the viability, prosperity and quality of life in communities across Western Canada. 
  • A better understanding of Western Canada’s needs, opportunities and aspirations inside and outside the region leading to improved programs and services for western Canadians. 

($ millions) 

7) Forecast
Spending
2006–2007

8) Planned
Spending
2007–2008

9) Planned
Spending
2008–2009

10) Planned
Spending
2009–2010

11) Collaboration and Coordination

12) Total Contributions

0.1 

0.1 

0.1 

0.1 

 

13) Total  Collaboration and Coordination

 

0.1 

0.1 

0.1 

0.1 

11) Advocacy

12) Total Contributions

0.1

0.1 

0.1 

 

13) Total Advocacy

 

0.1 

0.1 

0.1 

11) Research and Analysis

12) Total Contributions

0.6 

0.6 

0.6 

0.6 

 

13) Total Research and Analysis 

 

0.6 

0.6 

0.6 

0.6 

11) Community Economic Planning, Development and Adjustment

  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 

11) Business Development and Entrepreneurship

  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 

11) Innovation 

  12) Total Grants

1.9 

1.9 

1.9 

  12)  Total Contributions

42.2 

54.0 

52.4 

52.2 

 

13) Total Innovation

 

42.2 

55.9 

54.3 

54.1 

14) Planned Evaluations 

Planned program evaluation for the Western Diversification Program in fiscal year 2007-2008. 

15) Planned Audits 

Planned program audit for the Western Diversification Program in fiscal year 2007-2008. 



1) Transfer Payment Program:
Community Futures Program

2) Start Date:  May 18, 1995 

3) End Date:  Ongoing 

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.

5) Strategic outcomes: Community Economic Development and Entrepreneurship & Innovation. 

6) Expected Results: 

  • Strategic community planning: Working with communities to assess local problems, establish objectives, plan and implement strategies to develop human, institutional and physical infrastructures, entrepreneurship, employment, and the economy. 

  • Business Services: Delivering a range of business, counseling and information services to small and medium sized enterprises. 

  • Access to capital: Provide capital to assist businesses or to help entrepreneurs to create new businesses.  

($millions) 

7) Forecast
Spending
2006–2007

8) Planned
Spending
2007–2008

9) Planned
Spending
2008–2009

10) Planned
Spending
2009–2010

11) Program Activity: Community Economic Planning, Development and Adjustment

  12) Total Contributions 

13.6 

13.7 

13.9 

14.2 

13) Total Community Economic Planning, Development and Adjustment 

13.6 

13.7 

13.9 

14.2 

11) Program Activity: Business Development and Entrepreneurship 

  12) Total Contributions 

13.6 

13.7 

13.9 

14.2 

13) Total Business Development and Entrepreneurship 

13.6 

13.7 

13.9 

14.2 

14) Planned Evaluations 

Planned program evaluation for the Community Futures Program in fiscal year 2007-2008. 

15) Planned Audits 

Planned program audit for the Community Futures Program in fiscal year 2008-2009. 



1) Transfer Payment Program:
Infrastructure Canada Program 

2) Start Date: October 10, 2000 

3) End Date: March 31, 2008 

4) Description:  

This program was designed to improve urban and rural community infrastructure in Canada. 

5) Strategic outcomes: Community Economic Development 

6) Expected Results: 

  • Improve Canadians’ quality of life through investments that enhance the quality of the environment, support long-term economic growth, and improve community infrastructure. 

  • Build a 21st century infrastructure through the use of technologies, new approaches and best practices.  

($millions) 

7) Forecast
Spending
2006–2007

8) Planned
Spending
2007–2008

9) Planned
Spending
2008–2009

10) Planned
Spending
2009–2010

11) Program Activity: Infrastructure 

  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. 

15) Planned Audits 

Planned program / project audits for the Infrastructure Canada Program in fiscal year 2008-2009. 


Table 7:  Foundations (Conditional Grants)

Over the next three years, Western Economic Diversification Canada will manage the following Conditional Grant in excess of $5 million: 

2007-08 

Grant to the Friends of the Canadian Museum for Human Rights Inc. 

2008-09 

Grant to the Friends of the Canadian Museum for Human Rights Inc. 

2009-10 

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

Table 7: Foundations (Conditional Grants)


1) Name of Recipient: Friends of the Canadian Museum for Human Rights Inc.

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.

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.

7) Summary of Annual Plans of Recipient:  Planning and development of the museum is continuing.

8) Planned Evaluation(s) 

9) Planned Audit(s) 

10) URL to Recipient Site:  www.canadianmuseumforhumanrights.com


Table 8:  Horizontal Initiatives

Over the next year, Western Economic Diversification Canada will be involved in the following horizontal initiatives as either the lead or the partner: 

  1. Western Economic Partnership Agreements (lead) 
  2. Infrastructure Canada Program (partner) 
  3. Canada Strategic Infrastructure Fund (partner) 
  4. Municipal Rural Infrastructure Fund (partner) 

Supplementary information on Horizontal Initiatives can be found at 

http://www.tbs-sct.gc.ca/rma/eppi-ibdrp/hrdb-rhbd/profil-eng.asp.  

Table 8: Horizontal Initiatives  


RPP Horizontal Initiative  

1) Name of Horizontal Initiative: Western Economic Partnership Agreements

2) Name of Lead Department(s): Western Economic Diversification Canada

3) Start Date of the Horizontal Initiative: August 2003 

4) End Date of the Horizontal Initiative: March 2008 

5) Total Federal Funding Allocation (start to end date): $100 million

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.

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.

8) Governance Structure(s): Joint Federal Provincial Management Committees 

9) Federal Partners  

10) Names of Programs for Federal Partners 

11) Total Allocation (from start to end date)

12) Planned Spending for
2007–2008

13) Expected Results for 2007–2008  

1. 

a. 

$100,000,000.00 

$21,000,000.00 

 

 

b. 

 

 

c. 

 

2. 

a. 

 

 

b. 

 

 

c. 

 

3. 

a. 

 

 

b. 

 

 

Total

$100,000,000.00 

$21,000,000.00 

 

14) Results to be Achieved by Non-federal Partners
(if applicable) 

15) Contact Information:
Jim Monzer 
Senior Policy Advisor 
(780) 495-6881 
jim.monzer@wd.gc.ca 


Table 9: Sustainable Development Strategy 

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: 

  1. innovation towards sustainable development - increased R&D, commercialization, adoption and adaptation of new environmental technologies and processes within western Canada; 
  2. greening of WD's operations - WD's corporate culture reflects the principles of Sustainable Development; and
  3. external greening - greater awareness of Government of Canada Sustainable Development (SD) concepts and opportunities on the part of WD's partners and western Canadian business. 

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
 

Federal SD Goal including Greening of Government Operation goals*

Clean water 

 

Clean air 

 

Reduce greenhouse gas emissions 

 

Sustainable Communities 

 

Performance Measure from current SDS

Number of approved projects


Dollars committed to projects


Total dollars leveraged

 

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. 

 


 


SDS Departmental Goal: Greening of WD Operations

 

Federal SD Goal including Greening of Government Operation  goals*

Governance for sustainable development

 

 

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  

 

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 

 


 


SDS Departmental Goal: External Greening

 

Federal SD Goal including Greening of Government Operation goals*

 

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  

 


* Projects supported may contribute to one or more of the federal SD goals listed. 

 

Table 10: Internal Audits and Evaluations 


Name of Internal Audit/Evaluation 

Audit/ Type/Evaluation Type  

Status 

Expected Completion Date 

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