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2009-10
Report on Plans and Priorities

Western Economic Diversification Canada

Supplementary Information (Tables)

Table 1: Details of Transfer Payment Programs (TPP)

Strategic Outcome: SO 1 -The western Canadian economy is competitive,expanded and diversified.

SO 2 - Communities in Western Canada are economically viable.

SO 3 - Policies and programs that strengthen the western Canadian economy.

Program Activity: SO 1 Business Development and Entrepreneurship and Innovation

SO 2 Community Economic Planning, Development and Adjustment,

SO 3 - Research & Analysis

Name of Transfer Payment Program: Western Diversification Program

Start date: December 3, 1987

End date: Terms and Conditions expire July 14, 2009 (Renewal Underway)

Description: This transfer payment 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.

Expected results: 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.

**Program Activity:** Business Development and Entrepreneurship
**(Thousands)**
	Forecast Spending 2008-09	Planned Spending 2009-10	Planned Spending 2010-11	Planned Spending 2011-12
Total grants	1,645	1,645	1,645	1,645
Total contributions	18,494	20,864	12,681	13,186
Total Transfer payments	20,139	22,509	14,326	14,831

**Program Activity:** Innovation
**(Thousands)**
	Forecast Spending 2008-09	Planned Spending 2009-10	Planned Spending 2010-11	Planned Spending 2011-12
Total grants	1,880	1,880	1,880	1,880
Total contributions	59,421	68,368	46,380	40,429
Total Transfer payments	61,301	70,248	48,260	42,309

**Program Activity:** Community Economic Planning, Development and Adjustment
**(Thousands)**
	Forecast Spending 2008-09	Planned Spending 2009-10	Planned Spending 2010-11	Planned Spending 2011-12
Total grants	1,475	1,475	1,475	1,475
Total contributions	27,476	61,849	19,500	19,065
Total Transfer payments	28,951	63,324	20,975	20,540

**Program Activity:** Research & Analysis
**(Thousands)**
	Forecast Spending 2008-09	Planned Spending 2009-10	Planned Spending 2010-11	Planned Spending 2011-12
Total contributions	1,537	1,035	1,035	1,035
Total Transfer payments	1,537	1,035	1,035	1,035

Planned evaluations: Program evaluation for the Western Diversification Program was completed in fiscal year 2008-2009.

Strategic Outcome: SO 1 - The western Canadian economy is competitive,expanded and diversified.

SO 2 - Communities in Western Canada are economically viable.

Program Activity: SO 1 - Business Development and Entrepreneurship,

SO 2 - Community Economic Planning, Development and Adjustment

Name of Transfer Payment Program: Community Futures Program

Start date: May 18, 1995 (Program started in 1986 and was previously delivered by Human Resources Development Canada)

End date: Ongoing

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, counselling 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.

**Program Activity:** Business Development and Entrepreneurship
**(Thousands)**
	Forecast Spending 2008-09	Planned Spending 2009-10	Planned Spending 2010-11	Planned Spending 2011-12
Total contributions	13,963	14,219	12,803	12,803
Total Transfer payments	13,963	14,219	12,803	12,803

**Program Activity:** Community Economic Planning, Development and Adjustment
**(Thousands)**
	Forecast Spending 2008-09	Planned Spending 2009-10	Planned Spending 2010-11	Planned Spending 2011-12
Total contributions	13,963	14,219	12,804	12,804
Total Transfer payments	13,963	14,219	12,804	12,804

Planned evaluations: Program evaluation for the Community Futures Program was completed in fiscal year 2008-2009.

Details of Transfer Payment Programs (TPP)

Strategic Outcome: Communities in Western Canada are economically viable.

Program Activity: Infrastructure

Name of Transfer Payment Program: Infrastructure Canada Program

Start date: October 10,2000

End date: March 31, 2011

Description: This transfer payment program was designed to improve urban and rural community infrastructure in Canada.

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.

**Program Activity:**
**(Thousands)**
	Forecast Spending 2008-09	Planned Spending 2009-10	Planned Spending 2010-11	Planned Spending 2011-12
Total contributions	16,631	5,901	0	0
Total Transfer payments	16,631	5,901	0	0

Planned evaluations: Planned program evaluation for the Infrastructure Canada Program in fiscal year 2008-2009 to be led by Infrastructure Canada.

Table 2: Up-Front Multi-Year Funding

Strategic outcome: Communities in Western Canada are economically viable.

Program activity: Community Economic Planning,Development & Adjustment

Name of recipient: Primrose Lake Economic Development Corporation

Start date: March 30, 2007

End date: N/A

Description: Create a community-controlled trust fund for economic diversification

**Program Activity:** Community Economic Planning,Development & Adjustment
**(Thousands)**
Total Funding	Prior Years' Funding	Planned Funding 2009-10	Planned Funding 2010-11	Planned Funding 2011-12
15,000	15,000	0	0	0

Summary of annual plans of recipient: The focus of the Primrose Lake Economic Development Corporation (PLEDCO) in its first year of operation has been: (i) to establish its governance structure and (ii) to implement the elders program component of the PLEDCO agreement with the Saskatchewan government.

The performance expectations of the PLEDCO are to establish separate funds for income generated by the trust fund and to either re-invest the funds or disburse the funds towards economic development or economic infrastructure projects. On an annual basis, it is expected that approximately $600,000 - $1,000,000 in income will be generated by the trust fund. During the 2007/08 fiscal year, the Primrose Lake Economic Development Trust earned $157,143. Of this, $150,000 was used to cover operating costs. The remaining funds were allocated to the Canada Economic Development Account and the Canada Economic Infrastructure Account. Additional sources of revenues are being sought for the 2008/09 fiscal year. The Corporation expects to receive its first income disbursement in April 2009. Projects associated with oilsands, oil and gas, or forestry development could be anticipated in 2009-2010 and 2010-2011 although these projects have yet to be identified.

Planned evaluation(s): The performance of the PLEDCO is monitored on a regular basis by WD. An evaluation by the recipient is anticipated in 2011-2012.

Planned audit(s): The audited financial statements were received in 2008, consistent with the agreement between Canada and the PLEDCO. There are no audits planned at this time.

URL of recipient site: None available

Table 3: Green Procurement

How is your department planning to meet the objectives of the Policy on Green Procurement?

General information/awareness in greening for all WD staff through Green Tip and bi-annual staff awareness events.
Information updates to procurement staff on new green procurement initiatives, standing offers, etc. as and when appropriate.
Campus Direct Green Procurement (C215) training for procurement, administrative acquisition card holders, managers, etc.
Track green purchases in the G/X financial system.
Use PWGSC green procurement tools as established.

Has your department established green procurement targets?

Yes

Describe the green procurement targets that have been set by your department and indicate the associated benefits anticipated.

By the end of 2009/2010:

all contracts will include green clauses when appropriate;
10% increase in green office supplies purchases over 2007/2008;
100% green office equipment purchased or leased when appropriate; and
100% of acquisition cardholders, procurement and other identified staff who are on strength on or before September 1, 2009 will complete Campus Direct Green Procurement online training (C215).

BENEFITS:
WD will contribute to the overall Government of Canada commitment to greening government operations through training and awareness, as well as ongoing advice to procurement staff on the latest initiatives and procurement tools for green goods and services. This increased knowledge will lead to improved tracking of green procurement and purchasing.

Table 4: Sustainable Development Strategy

Western Economic Diversification’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:

innovation towards sustainable development – increased R&D, commercialization, adoption and adaptation of new environmental technologies and processes within western Canada.
greening of WD’s Operations – WD’s corporate culture reflects the principles of Sustainable Development.
external greening – greater awareness of Government of Canada SD concepts and opportunities by 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 Goals:** Innovation Towards Sustainable Development
Federal SD goal, including GGO goals	Performance measurement from current SDS	Department's expected results for 2009-10
People use water efficiently. Canada’s clean air solutions support long-term competitiveness. Develop and deploy longer-term solutions to address climate change. Mitigate and reduce emissions that contribute to climate change. Encourage vibrant, competitive local economies.	Number of approved projects Dollars committed to projects Total dollars leveraged	Development, commercialization, adoption and/or adaptation of environmental technologies and processes
No related Federal SD Goal	Number of approved projects Dollars committed to projects Total dollars leveraged	Capacity building, market development and development of management capacity in the environmental sector
Conserve and protect aquatic ecosystems (marine and freshwater) and biodiversity Increase resilience to a changing climate Develop and deploy longer term solutions to address climate change	Number of approved projects Dollars committed to projects	Expanded understanding of the impact of environmental issues on Western Canada through research

**SDS Departmental Goals:** Greening of WD Operations
Federal SD goal, including GGO goals	Performance measurement from current SDS	Department's expected results for 2009-10
Organizational structures and processes support meaningful and significant sustainable development objectives	Executive committee briefed semi-annually about the implementation of SDS IV	Senior management is engaged and supported by corporate SD team
	Number of initiatives that incorporate SD tracking SD is integrated into the DPR, RPP and regional business plans	SD planning, tracking and reporting systems incorporated into new and existing initiatives
	Number of SEAs completed	Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) management system is implemented to ensure early, full and meaningful implementation of the Cabinet Directive
	Maintain intranet website on greening Regular greening tips to staff	Internal communication on SD
	Number of contracts with green clauses	Greening clauses are incorporated in departmental goods and services contracts where appropriate
	Per cent of green office supplies purchased	Purchase green office supplies
	Per cent of green purchases or leases for office equipment	Purchase or lease green office equipment
	Number of staff attending training	SD and green training provided to officers
	Participate in paper, battery, and other recycling programs	Working with facilities management on recycling programs

**SDS Departmental Goals:** External Greening
Federal SD goal, including GGO goals	Performance measurement from current SDS	Department's expected results for 2009-10
No Related Federal SD Goal	Per cent of federal SD-related $s distributed in Western Canada Number of applications from Western Canada for federal SD-related programs	Work with other federal departments and partners to ensure access by western stakeholders to federal SD-related programs
	Number of partners and/or stakeholders recognized	SD excellence in Western Canada recognized
	Number of SD communications Number of WD outreach activities at SD-related events	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 5: Horizontal Initiatives

Name of Horizontal Initiative: Western Economic Partnership Agreements (WEPAs)

Name of lead department(s): Western Economic Diversification

Lead department program activity: Community Economic Development; Business Development and Entrepreneurship; and Innovation

Start date of the Horizontal Initiative: April 17, 2008

End date of the Horizontal Initiative: March 31, 2014

Total federal funding allocation (start to end date): $100 million

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. Approvals may be made up until March 31, 2012, although expenditures on approved WEPA projects may continue until September 2013.

Shared outcome(s): Greater federal-provincial cooperation towards realizing the economic and regional development potential of the West by helping to create innovative, entrepreneurial and sustainable communities.

Governance structure(s): Joint Federal Provincial Management Committees

Federal Partners	Federal Partner Program Activity (PA)	Names of Programs for Federal Partners	Total Allocation (from Start to End Date)	Planned Spending for 2009-10	Expected Results for 2009-10
1. Western Economic Diversification 2. Western Economic Diversification 3. Western Economic Diversification	PA 1 - Community Economic Planning, Development and Adjustment	Western Diversification Program	$10.0M	$5.1M	Leveraging (from all sources) of $1.21 for every $1 spent
	PA 2 - Business Development and Entrepreneurship	Western Diversification Program	$45.0M	$7.8M	Leveraging (from all sources) of $1.21 for every $1 spent
	PA 3 - Innovation	Western Diversification Program	$45.0M	$8.1M	Leveraging (from all sources) of $1.21 for every $1 spent
Total			$100.0M	$21.0M

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

Results to be achieved by non-federal partners (if applicable):

Contact information:

Table 6: Upcoming Internal Audits (Next three fiscal years)

Name of Internal Audit	Internal Audit Type	Status	Expected Completion Date
Community Futures Program	Assurance	Planned	June 2009
Management of Government Information Holdings	Assurance	Planned	March 2010
Integrated Risk Management Framework	Assurance	Planned	March 2010
Information Security	Assurance	Planned	March 2010
Project Management for major IT investment Project Gateway	Assurance	Planned	March 2010
IM/IT Governance	Assurance	Planned	March 2010
Asset Management (non IT assets)	Assurance	Planned	March 2010
Performance Accountability	Assurance	Planned	March 2011
Quality of Central Agency Submissions	Assurance	Planned	March 2011
Communications, Executive and Ministerial Services	Assurance	Planned	March 2011
Grants and Contributions – Financial Controls	Assurance	Planned	March 2011
Canada Business Service Centres	Assurance	Planned	March 2011
Human Resources – Staffing and Classification	Assurance	Planned	March 2011

Electronic Link to Internal Audit and Evaluation Plan: http://www.wd.gc.ca/eng/10533.asp.

Table 7: Upcoming Evaluations (Next three fiscal years)

Name of Evaluation	Program Type	Status	Expected Completion Date
Loan and Investment Program	Summative Evaluation	Ongoing	July 2009
Centenaries: Alberta and Saskatchewan	Summative Evaluation	Planned	March 2010
Urban Development Agreements	Summative Evaluation	Planned	March 2010
Canada Business Service Centres	Summative Evaluation	Planned	March 2011
Mountain Pine Beetle Initiative	Summative evaluation	Planned	March 2011
Western Economic Partnership Agreement	Summative evaluation	Planned	March 2011
Entrepreneurs with Disability Initiative	Summative Evaluation	Planned	March 2012
West Coast Community Adjustment Program	Summative evaluation	Planned	March 2012
Western Diversification Program: Policy, Advocacy and Coordination; and Community Economic Development	Summative evaluation	Planned	March 2012

Electronic link to evaluation plan: http://www.wd.gc.ca/eng/10519.asp

Table 9: Sources of Respendable and Non-Respendable Revenue

Respendable Revenue - Nil

Non-Respendable Revenue
(Thousands)
Non-respendable revenue	Forecast Revenue 2008-09	Planned Revenue 2009-10	Planned Revenue 2010-11	Planned Revenue 2011-12
Repayment of Repayable Contributions	2,025	1,500	1,500	1,500
Adjustments to previous years payables at year-end	1,624	500	500	500
Subtotal	3,649	2,000	2,000	2,000

Total Non-respendable Revenue	3,649	2,000	2,000	2,000
Total Respendable and Non-respendable Revenue	3,649	2,000	2,000	2,000

NOTE: Non-respendable revenue not reported by PAA as amounts are minimal

Table 10: User Fees

**User Fees**
Name of User Fee	Fee Type	Fee-setting Authority	Reason for Planned Introduction of or Amendment to Fee	Effective Date of Planned Change	Consultation and Review Process Planned
Fees charged for the processing of access requests	Other Products and services	Access to Information Act	No changes planned	Not applicable	Not applicable