Text Description of Western Economic Diversification Canada's Strategic Planning Framework for 2010-2011
Highest level
The Government of Canada's Outcome Areas
Western Economic Diversification Canada (WD) contributes to a stronger Canada directly through the Government of Canada's outcomes of Innovative and Knowledge-Based Economy and Strong Economic Growth. The outcomes include initiatives associated with Canada's Economic Action Plan and an Innovative and Knowledge-Based Economy.
Second level of WD's 2010-11 Strategic Planning Framework
WD Mandate and WD Vision
- WD's mandate is to promote the development and diversification of the western Canadian economy, coordinate federal economic activities in the West and reflect western Canadian interests in national decision-making.
- WD's vision is to be leaders in creating a more diversified western Canadian economy that has strong, competitive and innovative businesses and communities.
Third level of WD's 2010-11 Strategic Planning Framework
For 2010-2011, WD has identified three operational priorities to support the achievement of its strategic outcome. They are:
- Technology Commercialization
- Trade & Investment
- Business Productivity & Competitiveness
Fourth level of WD's 2010-11 Strategic Planning Framework
The three operational priorities listed above will be WD's focus in 2010-11 to achieve the strategic outcome of: The western Canadian economy is developed and diversified.
Fifth level of WD's 2010-11 Strategic Planning Framework
WD's Five Program Activities contribute to the achievement of the department's strategic outcome. These program activities are:
- Business Development: Strong SMEs in western Canada with improved capacity to remain competitive in the global market.
- Innovation: A stronger knowledge-based economy.
- Community Economic Development: Communities have increased economic opportunities and capacity to respond to challenges, as well as the necessary investments in public infrastructure.
- Policy, Advocacy and Coordination: Policies and Programs that strengthen the western Canadian economy.
- Internal Services: Effective and efficient support for the delivery of the organizational strategic outcome.
Final level of WD's 2010-11 Strategic Planning Framework
Our People: Making a difference
A stronger West. A stronger Canada